57009 & 47815 at Wigan North Western - 25th January 2024
The locomotives were hauling a rake of MK2 coaches with what I believe is DB999506 - Inspection Saloon, built 1962 by BR, Swindon at the rear. The train was heading from Carnforth to Southall running nice and early here. She would cross onto the slows just south of the station.
The official working today 5V42 1123 Carnforth Steamtown to Southall Wcr
passed 1359 43 early
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Filmed at Wigan North Western
Filmed Thursday 25th January 2024
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A British Rail Green locomotive combination of Class 57009 and Class 47815 is seen heading south along the West Coast Main Line through Wigan North Western. The train, operated by West Coast Railways, was hauling a set of MK2 coaches with an Inspection Saloon at the rear. The journey was part of service 5V42 from Carnforth to Southall. The footage captures the locomotives and train passing through the area on a cold afternoon.
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