43251 & 43303 at Bamfurlong - 06th November 2024
The class 43s were working the Network Rail test train from Slateford depot near Edinburgh down to Crewe before heading onwards to Derby.
43251 still wears the ex LNER red colours but with some Colas Rail branding. 43303 wears the Cross Country livery. Which makes for quite a colourful set up.
The official working today The train formation today was
43251 leading 977984, 975814, 977993, 975984, 977995 and 43303
1Q26 0639 Slateford Depot to Crewe Up & Dn Pottery L
Passed 1040
Running 15 early
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Filmed at Bamfurlong
Filmed Wednesday 6th November 2024
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British Rail Class 43 HST locomotives 43251 and 43303 are shown operating on the West Coast Main Line near Bamfurlong, south of Wigan. The pair were part of a Network Rail test train service from Slateford Depot near Edinburgh to Crewe, with plans to continue to Derby. Locomotive 43251 retains ex-LNER red livery with Colas Rail branding, while 43303 is in Cross Country colours. The formation included multiple carriages and was part of a scheduled test run.
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