221128 braves sea spray along the sea wall between Teignmouth and Parsons Tunnel. This design of unit fell from grace in October 2002, when high tides caused numerous short circuits and left a number of units disabled without power. The cause was found to be salt water interfering with roof mounted electrical systems in connection with the rhesostatic braking system.

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