LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024

With 2 days to go starting this thread

 

Why? Theres nothing to write about!

 

Nothing wrong with remembering the 6P’s…Positive Planning Prevents Pi$$ Poor Performance

 

According to Railway Herald D1015 is on a mainline test run tomorrow, 10.01.24, on the 09.15 Avonmouth - Penyffordd cement as far as Gloucester.

 

I noticed that but I can’t find any timings for it on RTT.

 

Try these links -
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R00913/2024-01-10/detailed

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:H33679/2024-01-10/detailed
6M42 Avonmouth to Penyffordd is shown as "Q", so won't show up as operating until the schedule is manually called.

Cheers, Neil

 

Thanks for that.

 

If true, I'm surprised how little mention this has had; has anyone seen or heard anything else, anywhere else relating to this?

 

Information, including timings, forwarded by the WLA (Western Locomotion Association).

If it is necessary to cancel the test run, an alternate date has been set. <BJ>

 

With GBRf's involvement I suspect a low profile is being made until a successful test run is confirmed.

 

D1015 piloting 66714 on 6M42 Avonmouth Hanson Siding- Penyffordd Cement as far as Gloucester Yard.
(Not my photos):

 

Video on YouTube of it arriving back at SVR OK, so hopefully a successful test.

 

This is the Vid and fingers crossed all seems to have gone well.
(Edit) just had a message from my mate who’s a little bit more connected with those on the mainline.
He hasn’t had anyone message him with anything negative. It’s all looking good.

 

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/se...24-01-10/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt

31128 taking 47701 back to Burton this evening

 

BR ScotRail liveried 37.409 is hauling 20.096 + 20.107 on 0Z97 Eastleigh to Crewe via Oxford and Coventry.
Realtime Trains | 0Z97 1027 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Crewe H.S. | 12/01/2024 <BJ>

 

My footage of Western Champion passing Standish Junction on its loaded test run. Enjoy

 

70000 Britannia Crewe to NYMR 6th February 2024

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U91918/2024-02-06/detailed

 

70000+POB NYMR to Crewe 20th February 2024.
POB is left in Eaglescliffe Down loop while loco goes to turn.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/se...0/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=LS

 

Thanks, although I won't be in the area.

Cheers, Neil

 

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:C11388/2024-01-22/detailed

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:C11389/2024-01-22/detailed


Ho-hum, should have been 70000 on test but apparently will now be the Bubble Car as the Brit isn't ready.

Also D9000 had a trip out to Chester last Tuesday.