Rare Traction Down The North Wales Coast. 37901 ‘Mirrlees Pioneer’ + 68002 & 68016. 1st Sept 2022

This video features rare traction on the North Wales coast, including locomotive 37901 ‘Mirrlees Pioneer’ operating as light engine with headcode 0B23 between Holyhead and Crewe South Yard. Also shown are 68002 ‘Intrepid’ and 68016 ‘Fearless’, working together under headcode 6K41 transporting nuclear flasks from Valley Nuclear Electric to Crewe Coal Yard. Footage was captured at Beeches Farm (Saltney Ferry) and Shotton Station. The operators involved include Direct Rail Services (DRS), Europhoenix, and Rail Operations Group.

Fishplate has identified 4 locomotives in this video. We’ve also matched 2 headcodes and 3 operators . Create a free account to see where they appear, unlock timestamps and locations, and view the full breakdown.