STEAM TRAIN, Takes Over York! 45407 Whitby Flyer Arrival, Departure & ECML Action

Mainline steam returns to the East Coast Main Line as 45407 Lancashire Fusilier takes over the Whitby Flyer railtour at York railway station. Filmed between 08:30 and 15:00 on 18th March 2026, this session captures the full sequence — from positioning moves to arrival and a stunning departure under York’s iconic canopy — alongside a constant flow of high-speed passenger and freight traffic.

Filmed at York Station on 18th March 2026 between 08:30 and 15:00, this video captures a full day of action on one of the UK’s busiest rail hubs.

✨ Star of the show – 45407 Lancashire Fusilier

The highlight of the session was the Railway Touring Company Whitby Flyer railtour, hauled from London King’s Cross by Class 86 86259 “Les Ross”.

At York, the train was taken over by LMS Black Five 45407 Lancashire Fusilier, working 1Z50 for the scenic run to Whitby.

This video includes:

Positioning movements
Arrival into York
A superb steam departure under the station canopy
57314 on the rear providing support

A fantastic showcase of steam on the modern railway.

🚆 Other movements captured throughout the day

Passenger services:

801223 – 1E03
801211 – 1N02
801221 – 1Y09
801225 – 1S08
802201 – 9E08
803001 – 1E82
801214 – 1S09
802216 – 9M11
800107 – 1S11
802215 – 9E10
180106 – 1N92
801228 – 1S14
802218 – 9M13
800108 – 1S15
802205 – 9E12
801219 – 1S16
802212 – 9M14
801208 – 1E16
801206 – 1S18

Regional & local:

170478 – 2C12
150270 – 2C28
195014 – 2T19

TransPennine workings:

185133 & 185114 – 1P68
185134 – 5T75
185129 & 185130 – 1P73

Freight & other:

66311 – 6H12
66116 – 6M16 (still in EWS livery)
66519 – 4D87
69001 – 6N71 (definitely in need of a wash!)

Additional:

220017 – 1V58
801104 – 5G04

This session perfectly shows the contrast between heritage steam traction and modern high-speed railway operations, all within the unique setting of York.

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