Strange LNER moves

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After some help with some 'strange' LNER moves, operated by RAIL ADVENTURE.

Today an Azuma worked from Lincoln to Newcastle, and I also saw a picture of a set working Heaton to Craigentinny on Facebook (now can't find picture).

I've included link below to RTT for the Lincoln to Newcastle move.

Does anyone know what these moves are for? And why Rail adventure are operating them?

All the moves operate using a 5Q head or which usually means testing etc

Realtime Trains | 5Q24 1505 Lincoln Central to Newcastle | 24/02/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Q24 1505 departure from Lincoln Central to Newcastle on 24/02/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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After some help with some 'strange' LNER moves, operated by RAIL ADVENTURE.

Today an Azuma worked from Lincoln to Newcastle, and I also saw a picture of a set working Heaton to Craigentinny on Facebook (now can't find picture).

I've included link below to RTT for the Lincoln to Newcastle move.

Does anyone know what these moves are for? And why Rail adventure are operating them?

All the moves operate using a 5Q head or which usually means testing etc

As far as I've seen on facebook this is for ETCS testing

 

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Yes, ETCS testing

 

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Yes, ETCS testing

Including the Heaton to Craigentinny? How does that work testing?

 

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All I can really say on here is they're all related to that - either directly or as moves to get between the locations required.