43277 & 43257 Races Through Wigan - 10th February 2026
The very distinctive Colas Rail liveried locomotives were working the usual Network Rail tests train circuit from Derby to Carlisle which runs via the Cumbrian Coast Line. Putting the power down with a clear line ahead after the Blackpool express cleared.
My first visit onto the station in many months as with ticket barriers now in operation it's more of a faf to get onto the platforms.
I was actually on my way to Bryn to film a class 93 on a freight train test that video can be found here.
https://youtu.be/1aajEQgmp8I
The official working today 43257
43277
1Q18 1054 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Carlisle
Passed 1416
Running 3 early
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Filmed at Wigan North Western
Filmed Tuesday 10th February 2026
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Two Colas Rail Freight Class 43 locomotives, numbered 43257 and 43277, are captured in motion as they travel north along the West Coast Main Line through Wigan North Western. The footage shows the locomotives operating as part of a Network Rail test train service running between Derby and Carlisle. Additional locations mentioned include Bryn, Carlisle, and Derby. A headcode of 1Q18 is noted in relation to the service.
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