LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2020

Has 60103 left the ELR in "stealth mode" yet? Still can't find any moves on RTT yet.........

 

2J27 d Clitheroe 14.25 to Rochdale shown as cancelled on RTT, could 5M50 run early?

 

It has before so possibly.

 

RTT showing it approaching Mill Hill. Now approaching Bamber Bridge on OTT Map.

 

No 9 seen at Docker Park

 

The heavy showers of earlier in the day had abated, the wind was dying down, so having spotted the possibility of early running I set off for Wilpshire. This could be my last chance to see No9 on Wilpshire bank. I was held at some temporary lights, then stuck behind a Learner at 20 mph in a 40 zone with no chance to overtake. I arrived at Wilpshire but parking was difficult and left me with a 2 or 3 minute walk to the line; it was going to be touch and go. When I got about 30 yds from the bridge there was a whoosh and plenty of smoke . . . B*GGER!

 

45231 and 7 Mk1s again today. I think it's safe to conclude there is no crock of gold at the end of this rainbow !

Chirk Bank and Oakengates station.

 

No.9 heading away from Hellifield with 5M50, a few minutes early, just in time to avoid the reappearance of the sun!

 

60009 Union of South Africa on the test circuit near Arkholme

David Price - Cop Lane on Flickr

 

Backlit by the afternoon sun at Brock 170 early.

 

Back at Carnforth 233 minutes early.

 

Hopefully on the fast through Lancaster, chime blazing !

 

Chime in full cry .

 

Approaching Clapham with 5M50, No. 60009 going well during its loaded test run with Peter Walker driving, John Rogers firing to Hellifield and Fraser Birrell
on the shovel to Carnforth, Roly Parker guard

 

Running well ahead of booked time (I too missed it at Wilpshire!), 60009 picks up speed at Barton after its stop in Preston station.............

 

I'll see your A4 and raise you a Black Five on a set of Blood & Custards !

 

I will post my video, including Wilpshire, for you very soon.
The cancelled service train fro Clitheroe gave no.9 a good run through. 30 mins early at Wilpshire

 

No 9 test run leaving Carnforth on timeish...

 

Today's footage of 60009's loaded test run

 

A4 any day