68006 Passes Springs Branch - 22nd May 2025
The stunning class 68 was powering the Coatbridge to Daventry Tesco container train running 52 late here but trying to make up some time. Always great to catch this very illusive livery.
More on 68006 livery.
Nuclear Transport Solutions has launched a new 52 design of livery for their Class 68 at the Low Carbon Logistics event in Mossend, Scotland.Part of COP26, the Low Carbon Logistics event was developed to showcase innovation in the rail freight sector. The new green design for Direct Rail Services Class 68 No. 68006 showcases the environmental benefits of rail freight and how a diesel locomotive can reduce emissions by using HVO fuel.
A full linked article found here
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.railadvent.co.uk/2021/11/nts-unveil-new-class-68-locomotive-livery-in-scotland.html/amp
The official working today 68006
4M27 0533 Coatbridge (Drs) to Daventry Int Rft Recep Fl
Passed 1054
Running 52 late
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Thursday 22nd May 2025
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A Class 68 locomotive, numbered 68006, is seen heading south along the West Coast Main Line and through Springs Branch near Wigan. The locomotive is part of the Nuclear Transport Solutions fleet and was operating a container train service between Coatbridge and Daventry with headcode 4M27. The video captures the locomotive in its distinctive livery, which was introduced as part of an environmental initiative to highlight rail freight's role in reducing emissions through the use of HVO fuel.
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