Quadruple Headed Flask Train - 21st December 2024
The quad set of 68s hauling 4 FNA-D nuclear flask carriers from Sellafield to Crewe via Barrow. Running almost an hour early here to get held to time unfortunately. Would of been perfect on the fasts.
Not often you see more than 2 locos on this job running under a different headcode and timing to compared to most Saturdays. This is probably my favourite working to film through Wigan that's freight anyway.
Some phenomenal power available but not used for this job.
Maximum speed100 mph (160 km/h)
Power output 3,800 hp (2,800 kW) at 1,740 rpm
Tractive effort317 kN (71,000 lbf)
Locos order were 68009 leading 68008, 68024 and 68004 here. Names of locos below.
The official working today
68009 "Titan"
68008 "Avenger"
68024 "Centaur"
68004 "Rapid
6K75 1127 Sellafield B.N.F. to Crewe Coal Sidings (Drs)
Passed 1356
Running 59 early
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Filmed at Bamfurlong
Filmed Saturday 21st December 2024
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A video shows four Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotives operating together on the West Coast Main Line near Bamfurlong, south of Wigan. The train consists of four FNA-D nuclear flask carriers being transported from Sellafield to Crewe. The locomotives involved are numbered 68009, 68008, 68024, and 68004. The footage captures the train moving through rain showers on a Saturday afternoon. The headcode used for this working was 6K75.
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