LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025

It was at Newark today with 57009 when I passed this morning

 

4930 Hagley Hall, 13268, 50007, 40106, 108 DMU from Kidderminster to Derby Litchurch Lane for the Greatest Gathering

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U59286/2025-07-25/detailed

 

Doesn't look like 45212 has used the projected path from Weymouth to Bristol. Let's hope it ultimately makes tomorrow's Royal Duchy. A lot of effort has gone in with that goal.

 

On its way now, 57 late.

 

Brillant news. Well done Riley's crew.

 

And not to be overlooked among the movements to Derby.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U60006/2025-07-28/detailed --- Bristol to Carnforth.

 

45212 reported to have a hot box at Yeovil Penn Mill. Support crew hoping to sort it. [BJ]

 

45212 passing Upwey nearly 1 hour late.
The delay meant the rain had passed and the sun had come out about 5 minutes before, so I was on the wrong side by then. The delay also managed to screw 2V72 the GWR Weymouth Gloucester service which is currently 45 late at Bruton. The Black 5 still showing at Pen Mill presumably awaiting the southbound 2080 to arrive such is the length of the single line sections.
Edit
Or maybe more issues based on @free2grice post

 

Seen at Maiden Newton where a certain amount of attention was given to a tender axlebox. I assumed they were just being careful and ensuring it was well lubricated.

Cheers, Neil

 

45212 now arrived at St Philips Marsh, Bristol