• haydn posted an update

      a week ago

      King Edward I’ loaded test run

      On the back of hearing that 6024 King Edward I was out on test earlier today, do we have any confirmation on when shell go out on a loaded test run? Was hoping to photograph her.

      Thanks In advance

      • According to Realtime Trains trains it looks like two light engine runs to Chester were planned for today but have now been cancelled due to “a problem with a steam locomotive”. This is fairly standard for test runs as issues with locos are revealed. My guess is that we’ll see runs scheduled again over the next few days – unless someone has better inside information. Will have to see which route is used for any loaded test runs – I’m hoping it’s the Chester-Shrewsbury-Telford one but this is a tall, heavy loco so who knows.

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