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LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by henrywinskill, Dec 31, 2025.

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  1. Alex Productions

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    Don't know about when it's happening but I think it's possible it'll be under it's own power, I assume it'll be a DB job and they usually prefer to not use a Diesel unless it's in the middle of a fire risk period. Can't see Vintage Trains doing the move personally, they only did the last one as it was to get the loco to them, can't see why they'd be taking on the job to take it away to somewhere else that isn't York. May be wrong.
     
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    45407 "The Lancashire Fusilier" passing Brock working 5Z07 0600 Castleton to Carnforth Steamtown 28/02/26.

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    NathanP, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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    green five, Mar 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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    Alex Productions, Mar 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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    I think it’s largely due to the trespass risk is a lot lower when it’s got a diesel on the front. Which is understandable
     
    2857Harry, Mar 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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    True yeah I agree it does make it less prone to trespass. Sad that because of those who think railways are playgrounds the sight of Flying Scotsman on the Mainline will be few and far between.
     
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    SLC Rail are the operator to Alton but the return light engine to Kings Norton on Sunday is shown as Rail Adventure Train Service Code. ( More details on 60103 thread.)
    All a bit odd..... as is showing performance time <2> in the schedule instead of pathing time (2).

    No, I'm not going to photograph either move, visiting friends on Saturday and leek and mushroom savoury crumble for lunch on Sunday!

    Cheers, Neil
     
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