LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026

Hastings Units approch Galgate

 

Two paths appears between Crewe and Chester for today.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:G10616/2026-05-26/detailed

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:G10618/2026-05-26/detailed

Maybe a loaded test run for the King?

 

Also in RTT tomorrow (27/5)

 

"Operated with King Edward I to Chester". [BJ]

 

And this morning both runs marked CANCEL.

 

44871 moving back from Leicester to Carnforth tomorrow lunch time. WCR diesel going down to collect it first thing.

 

Towed in light steam by 57010. What is wrong with it?

https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Northwesttrains/North-west-trains-2026/i-RCRP2zr

Andrew N

 

Reported to have run a tender hot box after the Buxton tour.

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5Z10 0308 Carnforth Steamtown - Fort William Tom Na Faire in the system for Saturday.


60mph steam path. 0459 off Carnforth loops. 1310 off Craigendoran.


Times on Railcam but not RTT yet.

 

Latest Beano 'Down Main' states the timetabled Jacobite paths have to be used at least once in some form every 90 day period.
Possibly related move or preparatory in anticipation of the 2026 season commencing?

 

Now on RTT too.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U86041/2026-05-30/detailed

 

Add in the mix the current red fire risk.

 

Class 37, 47, Black 5, 2 POB's, 9 coaches, Black 5 (Supposedly)

 

A total consist of 15 vehicles?

 

Forgive my confusion. So both Black Fives are going up to Scotland this Saturday? I'm a bit confused seeing as bookings for the Jacobite still aren't open so I doubt the CDL issue is fixed. Seems a bit odd to have the Black Fives potentially without work when there's multiple RTC railtours upcoming that won't have an available loco to pull them if they are in Scotland.

 

Maybe for reasons of instruction/training/refresher ahead of passenger operation?

 

Well that puts a new bit of light on my orginal comment I posted yesterday. In that case very pleased the Jacobite is back in operation.

 

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:C16612/2026-05-29/detailed

Does anyone know what this is planned to be?

Finding myself passing Carnforth later on a rare visit up north, tempted to go out to see it.

 

Standard test path. Usually a Class 0 would suggest diesels, as steam is normally Class 5 with POB, but you never know

 

57 601 & 47 851.