Class 56, Test Train and Diverts on the MML
First on Saturday, we see Network Rail's DR98008.
This interesting unit is an inspection train, focusing on switches and crossings.
Here we see it being moved back to its base at Derby.
Next, on Sunday, Colas Rail 56302 thrashes its way back to Toton, after a night of engineering works in the Brent Cross/ Cricklewood area.
Finally, diverted Hull Trains 802301 speeds south towards St Pancras.
King's Cross was shut to allow ETCS testing on the ECML.
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14-15/6/25
Elstree and Borehamwood (ELS) - MML
Filmed 10:48 Saturday, and 11:10 - 11:45 Sunday
It shows Network Rail’s DR98008 being moved back to Derby after inspecting switches and crossings. Colas Rail’s Class 56 locomotive 56302 returns to Toton following engineering works in the Brent Cross and Cricklewood area. Additionally, a Hull Trains service with headcode 1A91 is diverted south towards St Pancras due to ETCS testing at King's Cross.
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