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Grand Central Test Runs 04/03/2020

Channel: Jack Jolley
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In today's video, we have a first look at the former LNER Mark 4 coaches combined with 2 DB 90s and an LNER class 82 on test for Grand Central trains who are set to run London Euston to Blackpool North services between 8 and 10 a day 7 days a week from May 2020. These soon will get painted into Grand Central's distinctive black livery. We have the first shot from a spotter full Wigan station then down to Bamfurlong another favorite haunt for the 2nd shot.

Todays Official Workings
338S 1151 Blackpool North to Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site)
344S 1421 Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Blackpool North

Filmed at Wigan North Western and Bamfurlong
Filmed Date Wednesday 4th Match 2020
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A test run featuring former LNER Mark 4 coaches combined with DB 90s and an LNER Class 82 is shown in this footage, filmed at Wigan North Western and Bamfurlong. The video provides a glimpse of the rolling stock ahead of Grand Central's planned services between London Euston and Blackpool North from May 2020. The trains were captured during unofficial testing prior to their repaint into Grand Central’s black livery. Mentioned workings include services between Blackpool North and Crewe, though no headcodes are provided in the metadata.

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  • Platform ID loo_hROwaKQ
  • Views 214
  • Date published 5 Mar 2020 14:50
  • Date added 11 Aug 2026 09:19
  • Recorded 4 Mar 2020
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 0
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