50008 (and another thing) passing Colchester Station, 6th March 2026
The first was Network Rail Inspection Unit 153311 with 2Q60, 11:43 Manningtree Down Siding to Junction Road Junction - yes, that is a location!
The second was an Empty Coaching Stock positioning movement prior to a UK Railtours train to The East Lancashire Railway on 7th March 2026, hauled by 50008 'Thunderer' as 5M49 09:30 Yarmouth C.H.S. to Wembley Receptions 1-7. The coaches were Eastern Rail Services Mk.3s, based at Great Yarmouth.
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A video captures two unusual train movements passing Colchester on 6 March 2026. The first is Network Rail Inspection Unit 153311 with headcode 2Q60, running from Manningtree Down Siding to Junction Road Junction. The second shows empty coaching stock being positioned at Colchester, later used for a UK Railtours service to the East Lancashire Railway, hauled by 50008 'Thunderer' with headcode 5M49. The coaches are Eastern Rail Services Mk.3s based at Great Yarmouth.
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