Green Machines
Freightliner Class 86/6s - 86 639 and 86 637 await departure from Carlisle station with the GBRf18 "Out of the Ordinary" charity railtour. Having taken over the duties from 47 749, they were entrusted with the second part of 1Z42 Glasgow Central to Crewe leg on Day 4.
Having two freight-only 86/6s (restricted to 75 mph and no ETS) was definitely "Out of the Ordinary" and 86639 and 86637 put in an effortlessly smooth performance up the WCML to Crewe.
Green Machines
Freightliner Class 86/6s - 86 639 and 86 637 await departure from Carlisle station with the GBRf18 "Out of the Ordinary" charity railtour. Having taken over the duties from 47 749, they were entrusted with the second part of 1Z42 Glasgow Central to Crewe leg on Day 4.
Having two freight-only 86/6s (restricted to 75 mph and no ETS) was definitely "Out of the Ordinary" and 86639 and 86637 put in an effortlessly smooth performance up the WCML to Crewe.