If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026

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

Page 19 of 22
  1. Groks212

    Groks212 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2009
    Messages:
    1,242
    Likes Received:
    1,186
    Location:
    Nottingham
    Back in March 1999 80098 ran an evening railtour named The Night Owl, which was a circular trip from Nottingham to Sheffield, (out via Barrow Hiil and return via Dronfield). It was originally supposed to be an ECS run to test out a new spark arrestor, but was opened up to the public. I remember it being a very enjoyable evening out.

    Dave B
     
    Groks212, Aug 18, 2026
    #361
    green five, 26D_M and silversteellady like this.
  2. Fred Kerr

    Fred Kerr Resident of Nat Pres Friend

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2006
    Messages:
    8,817
    Likes Received:
    5,769
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Freelance photo - journalist
    Location:
    Southport
    Sources suggest test loco is 6024
     
    Fred Kerr, Aug 18, 2026
    #362
  3. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    24,285
    Likes Received:
    25,193
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I think that spark arresting has always been a key element of a FTR exam. I wouldn't be surprised if Network Rail is building up a list of main line locos and their individual success in containing what they produce. 6024 would be quite a test, I think.
     
    Big Al, Aug 18, 2026
    #363
    3ABescot likes this.
  4. charterboy

    charterboy Member

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2007
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    217
    charterboy, Sep 2, 2026
    #364
    sunstream likes this.
  5. charterboy

    charterboy Member

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2007
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    217
    charterboy, Sep 2, 2026
    #365
    YorkyLad and 46223 like this.
  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2005
    Messages:
    37,526
    Likes Received:
    10,667
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Location:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    RalphW, Sep 3, 2026
    #366
  7. 45698Mars

    45698Mars Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2024
    Messages:
    257
    Likes Received:
    583
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Hellifield
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I doubt it. Almost certainly dragged with rods off. It's out of ticket and has serious firebox problems. Very sad.
     
    45698Mars, Sep 3, 2026
    #367
    silversteellady likes this.
  8. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    24,285
    Likes Received:
    25,193
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Let's hope that the tender axle boxes manage the journey without any of them running hot again.
     
    Big Al, Sep 3, 2026
    #368
    silversteellady and 26D_M like this.
  9. Ploughman

    Ploughman Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2008
    Messages:
    6,181
    Likes Received:
    2,941
    Occupation:
    Ex a lot of things.
    Location:
    Near where the 3 Ridings meet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Is 45212 due for a new coat of wallpaper?
     
    Ploughman, Sep 3, 2026
    #369
    silversteellady, Bluenosejohn and Romsey like this.
  10. dmr

    dmr Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    18
    Who says it has serious firebox problems worth valley haven't commented on it's condition as far as I'm aware?
     
    dmr, Sep 3, 2026
    #370
    Andy2857 likes this.
  11. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2007
    Messages:
    11,921
    Likes Received:
    3,382
    Occupation:
    semi-retired, currently doing R&D for my patents
    Location:
    Halifax
    Why should they ?
     
    osprey, Sep 3, 2026
    #371
  12. dmr

    dmr Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    18
    Didn't say they should, but it's their loco, yet other people are telling you what condition it's in.
     
    dmr, Sep 3, 2026
    #372
  13. charterboy

    charterboy Member

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2007
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    217
    charterboy, Sep 3, 2026
    #373
  14. Rander

    Rander Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2007
    Messages:
    421
    Likes Received:
    189
    47812 and 57314 doing the honours.
     
    Rander, Sep 4, 2026
    #374
  15. wcmlbls1846

    wcmlbls1846 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2009
    Messages:
    1,077
    Likes Received:
    619
    wcmlbls1846, Sep 5, 2026
    #375
    Rander, Oswald T Wistle, silversteellady and 1 other person like this.
  16. charterboy

    charterboy Member

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2007
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    217
    charterboy, Sep 10, 2026
    #376
    Haighie, sunstream and 45698Mars like this.
  17. charterboy

    charterboy Member

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2007
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    217
    charterboy, Sep 10, 2026
    #377
    sunstream likes this.
  18. acorb

    acorb Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2007
    Messages:
    3,810
    Likes Received:
    6,768
    Location:
    Powys
    acorb, Sep 10, 2026
    #378
    Haighie and sunstream like this.
  19. Barrie Childs

    Barrie Childs New Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2023
    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    92
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Somerset
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Barrie Childs, Sep 13, 2026
    #379
    free2grice likes this.
  20. 45698Mars

    45698Mars Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2024
    Messages:
    257
    Likes Received:
    583
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Hellifield
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    60007 on its way to the NYMR gala. 37 667 leading, left Crewe half an hour early.
     
    45698Mars, Sep 15, 2026
    #380
Page 19 of 22

Share This Page