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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. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Will depend what is like for the whole route though won't it. Not sure of the rain levels in the Midlands compard to your area.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Sep 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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    Whole route is still red fire risk so diesel required by Network Rail.
     
    2857Harry, Sep 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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    Exactly, although I noticed on the video linked above that they really opened the Scot up as she got onto the mainline, perhaps a footplate crew grasping a rare opportunity to open her up on the mainline...
     
    GWR4707, Sep 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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    71000 Duke of Gloucester at Norton Fitzwarren en route to Bishops Lydeard 15.9.2026 71000-Duke-of-Gloucester-at-Norton-Fitzwarren-en-route-to-Bishops-Lydeard-15.9.2026.jpg 71000-Duke-of-Gloucester-at-Norton-Fitzwarren-heading-to-Bishops-Lydeard-15.9.2026.jpg
     
    meiga, Sep 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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    Yeah I noticed that 71000 went solo from Southall to the WSR a day or two ago.
     
    andyjhatton, Sep 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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