50008 “Thunderer” Overtaken by Class 810 Aurora at Wellingborough Neilson’s Sidings 3rd March 2026
1F32 11:32 St Pancras International to Sheffield
with Class 810 Aurora No. 810006.
Passing on time at 12:14.
My favourite shot of the day. I knew from the timings
it was going to be close, but not this close.
1C41 11:00 Sheffield to St Pancras International
with Class 810 No. 810010.
0C50 08:54 Knottingley T.M.D. to Bedford North Sidings
with Class 50 No. 50008 "Thunderer".
Both passing on time at 12:30.
A video captures a Class 50 locomotive, numbered 50008 "Thunderer," overtaken by a Class 810 Aurora unit at Wellingborough Neilson’s Sidings. Other trains featured include Class 810 units 810006 and 810010 operating on services between St Pancras International and Sheffield, as well as Knottingley T.M.D. to Bedford North Sidings. The footage includes passing times and highlights a close encounter between the locomotives. Additional locations mentioned include Bedford, Knottingley, March, Neilson’s Sidings, Newmarket, Sheffield, and Swansea.
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