Fantastic Freight in Scotland: Carlisle, Whifflet and Motherwell 03 March 2026
Intermodals and the Alcan train passed by together with Scoterail passenger services.
Later down to Motherwell to see Avanti, TransPennine Express and Scotrail passenger trains plusCement tanks heading, via Carlisle, to Clitheroe Castle Cement.
Finally a few trains on my return to Carlisle
Thanks to Paul at West Coast Mainline trains / Planes.
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This video captures railway activity across several locations in Scotland and northern England, including Carlisle, Motherwell, and Glasgow. It features freight trains such as intermodal services and cement tankers, alongside passenger operations by Avanti West Coast, Scot Rail, Transpennine Express, and others. The footage includes various train types and headcodes, highlighting movement along key routes in the region.
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