Nuclear Flask Train at Springs Branch - 28th August 2024
Direct Rail Services Class 88 locomotive 88008 leading I think with sister locomotive 68003 hauling 4 FNA-D nuclear flask wagons running ontime along the slows to be held at Golborne for around 30 minutes.
Link to an article about the wagons here
https://www.hattons.co.uk/directory/vehicledetails/1549964/fna_nuclear_flask_wagon
The official working today 88008 named Aridane
68003 named Astute
I think
6K73 1702 Sellafield B.N.F. to Crewe Coal Sidings (Drs)
Passed 1958
Running Ontime
Wouid be held at Golborne as booked for 30 minutes
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Wednesday 28th August 2024
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A nuclear flask train operated by Direct Rail Services is shown traveling south along the West Coast Main Line and through Springs Branch. The train consists of a Class 88 locomotive, 88008, leading a Class 68 locomotive, 68003, which hauls four FNA-D nuclear flask wagons. The journey was on time and included a scheduled stop at Golborne for approximately 30 minutes. The train is part of the regular service from Sellafield to Crewe.
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