50049 on the Derby Express

A video captures the movement of locomotive 50049 "Defiance" on March 8th, 2026, as it departs Watford Junction. The footage shows the train operating on the West Coast Main Line, with associated services including the 08:12 Wembley TC to Watford Junction (3Z50) and the 08:42 Watford Junction to Derby (1Z50). Multiple coach numbers are listed in the description, though no specific operator is identified in the metadata. The recording takes place during a brief time window between 08:52 and 08:55.

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