68017 With 68033 & 88010 at Bamfurlong - 16th March 2024
A pair of class 68 locomotives 68017 leads 68033 with biomode locomotive class 88010 at the rear make a cool and colourful sight with FNA wagons hauling 2 flasks on this occasion. Running 4 late, having waited for a late Avanti which caused the Liverpool express to be held.
Names and liveries
68017 "Hornet"
68033
88010 "Aurora" in cool CO2 livery
The official working today 6K73 0830 Sellafield B.N.F. to Crewe Coal Sidings (Drs)
1201 4 late
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Filmed at Bamfurlong
Filmed Saturday 16th March 2024
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A triple-headed freight train operated by Direct Rail Services is seen heading south along the West Coast Main Line near Bamfurlong, south of Wigan. The train consists of two Class 68 locomotives, 68017 "Hornet" and 68033, with Class 88 locomotive 88010 "Aurora" in CO2 livery at the rear. The train is hauling nuclear flasks on FNA wagons and was running late due to a delay involving Avanti West Coast services.
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