On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:43:34 -0700 (PDT)
Paul Corfield wrote:
There is a post on "District Dave's" board that suggests the
widespread loss of service was the result of the initial power
isolations. Once breakers were used service was restored west of
Willesden Junction. It seems a Class 66 was used to tow out stranded
378s on the section that had no power.

Perhaps they should have left the 3rd rail down so they could switch to
that in this sort of situation... no , too sensible.

B2003