The North West Freighter

This tour boards at Watford Junction, Milton Keynes Central, Northampton, and Rugby on its way to Preston.

Tour Promoter – UK Railtours

Operator – GB Railfreight

Locomotive –

• Class 57/3

  • Watford Junction – Crewe

• Class 60

  • Crewe – Preston

• Class 60

  • Preston – Chester

• Class 57/3

  • Chester – Watford Junction

Route and Times –

Click the links below for timings (if available)
Added 12th July 2024

• 1Z60 0756 Watford Junction to Runcorn Folly Lane (Flhh)
• 1Z61 1240 Runcorn Folly Lane (Flhh) to Preston Docks Petrofina
• 1Z62 1539 Preston Docks Petrofina to Watford Junction

Fares – From £129, visit the tour operator’s website for more information.

Other Information

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