Snow Globe Azuma Train Virgin and LNER Trains

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Snow Globe Azuma Train Virgin and LNER Trains. Free Shipping. Snow globe with a photograph of a Virgin Trains Azuma Train unit, on one side of the bauble, photographed at Newcastle Central Station. On the opposite side is a photograph of an LNER Azuma train, also photographed at Newcastle Central Station.

This photograph was taken in January 2018 when Virgin Trains were operating test units of their prototype Azuma trains on the East Coast Main Line. The photograph of the LNER Azuma Train unit, was again photographed at Newcastle Central Station. This photograph was taken in March 2019, after LNER had taken over operating the East Coast Main Line from Virgin Trains.

Virgin Trains no longer operate the East Coast Main Line route from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh, they were replaced by LNER, who brought the Azuma train unto full service. These trains have replaced both the 125 HST units and class 91 electric trains.

The Azuma train is designed and built by Hitatchi. With the components manufactured in Japan and assembled here in the UK. The trains ability to switch from electric to diesel power, allows it to operate on a much wider part of the rail network than the locomotives that it has replaced.

This photograph of the Azuma train in Virgin Trains livery is now something that we will not see again.

Snow Globe Azuma Train Virgin and LNER Trains, comes in a white gift box with a gift tag included. The snowglobe is plastic with a silver base and has lots of snow inside.

They are posted in a strong cardboard mailing box for protection. They make a stunning all year round gift but are most popular for Christmas presents.

These photographs are also available to purchase as Greeting Cards here