Prototype Legend vs Modern Power | Class 89 vs Class 93 Passing Springs Branch | 14th July 2026
Representing the past and British Rail we have special prototype electric locomotive class 89 89001 named "Avocat" but fondly nicknamed "Badger working what was her first class 1 headcoded special for around 26 years reportedly seen having a run of "The Chairman's Train" which ran from Carlisle to London Euston. A pair of class 37s hauled the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle too
Representing the future and the almost brand new Class 93 locomotive tri-mode locomotive built by Stadler Rail for Rail Operations Group (ROG). Capable of running on 25 kV AC overhead electric lines, a 900 kW diesel engine, or lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries, it offers versatile, zero-emission last-mile capabilities and reaches a top speed of 110 mph. We see this example working tests for Direct Rail Services on container train from Coatbridge to Daventry.
With the class 88s lease due up soon and having had failures it's a big moment to see what is next to change rail freight haulage.
The official working today 89001
1Z34 0715 Kilmarnock to London Euston
Passed 1120
Running 2 late
A special moment for 89001 today as she heads south on the Chairman's Train from Carlisle to London Euston.
The iconic electric locomotive is working her first Class 1 passenger service in 26 years, marking another significant milestone in her remarkable story.
93009
4Q27 0518 Coatbridge (Drs) to Daventry Int Rft Recep Fl
Passed 0957
Running 3 early
Direct Rail Services running tests for the feasibly of ordering some Class 93s to haul container trains. The 88s have not enough power for bosses likes apparently. Have suffered a few failures atShap and Beattock summits..
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Tuesday 14th July 2026
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A video captures a comparison between historic and modern rail technology, featuring British Rail's Class 89 electric locomotive 89001 and the new Class 93 tri-mode locomotive 93009. The footage shows these trains operating along the West Coast Main Line and through the Springs Branch near Wigan. The Class 89 is noted for its historical significance, while the Class 93 highlights advanced capabilities with electric, diesel, and battery power options. The video includes references to services between Carlisle, Kilmarnock, and London Euston, as well as headcodes 1Z34 and 4Q27.
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