Balfour Beatty Class 20s (20901 & 20905) Drainage Train | Passes Bamfurlong | 31st March 2026
The class 20 locomotives were working the impressive drainage train from Penrith to Crewe having ran the previous day from Slateford Depot in Edinburgh to Penrith in the lake district.
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The train was powering along but shut off just as she approaches with a bin train not far Infront can't rush. 1 late here.
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The official working today 20901 & 20905
6J09 0930 Penrith North Lakes to Gresty Lane Down Sidings
Passed 1156
Running 1 late
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Filmed at Bamfurlong
Filmed Tuesday 31st March 2026
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A Class 20 diesel locomotive, numbered 20901, is seen operating a drainage train along the West Coast Main Line near Bamfurlong, south of Wigan. The train was en route from Penrith to Crewe and had previously operated from Slateford Depot in Edinburgh. A second Class 20 locomotive, 20905, was also involved in the service. The footage captures the train passing through the area at around midday on 31 March 2026. No operator details are provided in the metadata.
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