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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. Groks212

    Groks212 Well-Known Member

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    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.

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    Groks212, Aug 18, 2026
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    Sources suggest test loco is 6024
     
    Fred Kerr, Aug 18, 2026
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    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.
     
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    charterboy, Sep 2, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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    charterboy, Sep 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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    RalphW, Sep 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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    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 at 11:21 AM
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    Let's hope that the tender axle boxes manage the journey without any of them running hot again.
     
    Big Al, Sep 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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    Is 45212 due for a new coat of wallpaper?
     
    Ploughman, Sep 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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    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 at 6:19 PM
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    Why should they ?
     
    osprey, Sep 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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    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 at 7:36 PM
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