37706 & 37685 Haul Black Five 44871 Through Springs Branch | 16th July 2026
The class 37s were taking Stanier Class Black Five steam engine 44871 from Crewe to the Tom Na Faire Depot in northern Scotland. Seen running 8 early here having been allowed to run ahead of a Liverpool to Blackpool train surprisingly. Booked to run at a slower speed too.
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37706 + POB 35486 + 44871 + 37685
5Z37 1452 Crewe Heritage Centre to Tom Na Faire Depot
Passed 1702
Running 8 early
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Thursday 16th July 2026
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A West Coast Railways Class 37 locomotive, 37706, is seen leading another Class 37, 37685, as they slowly travel north along the West Coast Main Line and through Springs Branch near Wigan. The pair are hauling Stanier Class Black Five steam engine 44871 from Crewe to Tom Na Faire Depot in northern Scotland. The movement is noted as running early and at a reduced speed.
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