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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. Alex Productions

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    Found on Real Times trains a bizarre movement that seems to show a LSL loco entering Carnforth Steamtown next week. Seems to only be there briefly but still is very unusual.

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/se...7/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=LS
     
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    There's a 5Z41 Crewe LSL - Carnforth loops and 5Z44 return that day, both pathed for 60mph. Steam loco going in for turning/watering?
     
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    That's what it looks like. Test run for 70000 perhaps, although why not use the regular Chester paths? Maybe it indicates a thaw in relations between LSL and WCR. If so, that's a welcome development, but I wouldn't count on it. We shall have to wait and see.
     
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    Indeed....
     
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    Indeed, time will tell but for now it looks promising.
     
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    Will LSL have 2 steam locos out on test on the same day?
    6024 KE1 out in the morning to Preston and back, as well as this one?
     
    neildimmer, Jun 14, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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    I don't think the Preston trip is steam. 0Z31 and 0Z32, to and from Preston are pathed as "light locomotive" and "electric locomotive 75 mph max". I don't think it will be the King. I'd heard that it was in the paint shop.
     
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    5M50 Carnforth to Hellifield GL has just been activated as has 5D41 Crewe to Chester (70000 light test run).
     
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    Kt1995, Jun 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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    She passed for 60 ?
     
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    I'm pretty sure only 50.
     
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    46223, Jun 16, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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    The interesting thing is what work the 8f will be put to once recertified. Ideal for the S&C Dalesmans, if there is compatible stock available of course.
     
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    Also the perfect loco to work to/from Sellafield on The Cumbrian Coast Express on 27th June.
     
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    Coincidentally facebook reminded me with a photo I took 12 years ago yesterday of the 8f in Carlisle with Gordon Hodgson on the footplate
    Screenshot_20260615_144814_Facebook.jpg
     
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    Indeed, again if there is compatible stock available.
    Also for working a private birthday train ......
     
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    wcmlbls1846, Jun 16, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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    48151 LE 1 NP.jpg

    Under threating skies its a big welcome back to the mainline for LMS 8F class No. 48151 as it works 5M5o passed Starricks Farm to Hellifield and back

    48151 LE 2 NP.jpg

    A closer look after major overhaul at Carnforth
     
    Shep Woolley, Jun 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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    Very exciting to see 48151 back on the mainline. There's something about seeing a 8F on the mainline that feels so special.
     
    Alex Productions, Jun 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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