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44871 is currently been dragged back north today with 37706 & 37685 top n tailed. I saw/filmed it passing Wigan NW.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U89656/2026-07-16/detailed
Lineside fire (Internally) reported around the Acton Bridge area taking and melting signalling cables, could of been from the passing Kettle 44871 which was diesel assisted with a 57.
A lot of heavy work within this heat must of been tough! Fantastic work to all involved with the clear up.
Two engineering trains are heading towards the area at present
66301 & 66797 6G36 Toton North Yard to Bedford South Jn -...
I have a couple of questions if anyone actually knows as my own notes are bit sketchy during the latter part of 2013 and most of 2014. When did the last Class 57 + 390 Pendolino Drag take place leaving Preston to Longsight or Edge Hill Depot? The final time the Thunderbird [Class 57] ran Light...
Having some oddities this afternoon with RTT+. I'm writing a timetable for SimSig way back in December 2011, but I've noticed the site is going slow. Some pages load others show 502 Bad Gateway - The server returned an invalid or incomplete response.
This has been slightly delayed until May 2027 timetable change according information going around. LNWR focus is to get the Crewe-Stafford as current back to Birmingham which they have done for December 2026 then Manchester Airport from May 2027. All the ECS Training paths are present in the new...
Northern haven been awaiting updates for the new turnback sidings at Salford Central. Due to infrastructure delays in Salford the planned EMUs via Hindley for the December 2026 timetable has been shifted to May 2027.
Salford Crescent Platform 3 will be ready for December 2026 TT but to due to...
Has the GBRf 4E04 Mossend Pd Sirling to Doncaster Iport Vv as 4S04 intermodal come to a end? Last info I know it ran last in Feb on the 14th then nothing since.
Does anyone know if the GBRf Drax Aes to Tyne Coal Terminal Vv services have ended or on a break? I've noticed non have seem to ran lately normally used to get a handful of services a day. Any info would be greatful.
Hello Folks, Could I request info on what will be working the following, I have placed this in here as it seems to start at NYMR Grosmont. Many thanks.
Tue 16th:
0Z37: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R49375/2026-06-16/detailed
0Z38...
Could anyone provide me the consist for 4Q42 Garston FLT to Crewe South Yard, 93008 in diesel mode leading with long rake of FFA-Gs? and 93004 on the rear, passing me near Acton Bridge 1355.
We have an additional peak service
Morning Peak:
5J71 0725 Wigan Wallgate Up C.S. to Wigan Wallgate
2J71 0732 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton
5J71 0824 Manchester Victoria to Newton Heath T.M.D.
Evening Peak:
5L61 1710 Newton Heath T.M.D. to Manchester Victoria
2R61 1720...
Seems like Freightliner are having a test run with 93008 & 93004 today from Garston FLT, unknown yet how many wagons are on the draw.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R44713/2026-05-23/detailed
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