NUFC Footex Newcastle Central to Wembley Central (1Z47) With Class 47s Nos. 47812 & 47832 - 16.3.25
The train was in 'top n tail' formation with two class 47s from the WCR fleet in the form of 47812 (leading) and 47832. The train travelled via the Durham Coast Line due to engineering work on the East Coast Main Line before joining the ECML at Northallerton.
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A football special train operated by West Coast Railways carried Newcastle United supporters from Newcastle Central to Wembley Stadium for the 2025 League Cup Final against Liverpool. The journey used a 'top and tail' formation with two Class 47 diesel locomotives, 47812 and 47832. Due to engineering work on the East Coast Main Line, the train took an alternative route via the Durham Coast Line before joining the ECML at Northallerton. The service was identified by headcode 1Z47.
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