Stoke On Trent with WCML Diverts

So apparently the last train down the wcml was at 1730, Guess I finally have an excuse to go the long way to Carlisle...

AVANTI's NEW TOY!!

here's a shot of Avanti West Coast Class 805010 having arrived into Crewe from Euston I believe and she looks stunning on April 12th 2024. #Avanti #avantiwestcoast #Class805 #iep #Crewe #WCML

Repping the East Coast on the WCML

Had a great day today! It was brill to finally ride Rita and Smiler again and of course the beast. A brief bit of WCML bashing to end the day and I’m now home again. Thank you William Tedstone for a lovely time 🥰

This morning's Caledonian Sleeper ECS captured at #Camden , where we have recently adding an additional camera🎥

We now have fixed views on the WCML and Primrose Hill/Freight Line, plus an additional PTZ cameras switching between the view below, the North London Line & London Skyline.

Night shift engineering work at Beattock.
Renewing 361 crossover during planned closure from Saturday night to 0440 Monday morning between the border and Carstairs section of the WCML. Acting as points operator moving the points to facilitate on track machine movements.

A DUFF IN THE DEPOT BAY!!!

Here's a shot of D1935 (47805) and sitting pretty in Crewe Depot Sidings with Coaches Visible inside the Depot on April 12th 2023. #Class47 #Class90 #Crewe #wcml

411 awaits its turn on the WCML #TMRGUK

Another clean train at Birmingham International. Will these be able to do 125mph on the WCML without tilt?

WHAT A ICONIC LINEUP!!!

Here's a shot of Locomotive Services Group Class 90002,87002,86101 and 43059 all Lined up whist A West Midlands Railway Class 730 is in the far Background at Crewe on April 12th 2024. #Class90 #Class86 #Class87 #Class43 #Class730 #Crewe #WCML

NEW AREA UNLOCKED!!!

here's a shot of Locomotive Services Group Class 90002,87002,08483 I think and Injured 90001 sitting pretty in Crewe Depot Sidings on April 12th 2023. #Class90 #Class87 #Class08 #Crewe #WCML #Lsl

250,000 seats a day on the WCML? dlvr.it/T6C0cw

221111 & 221117 speed through Milton Keynes Central working 1D91 1702 London Euston to Holyhead
12/04/2024
#class221 #supervoyager #avantiwestcoast #miltonkeynescentral #WCML

✅ The lids are on the catch pits.

💦 The brand new drainage chambers will reduce flooding in #Crewe .

📱 Check National Rail this bank holiday as we carry out #MayRailWorks

⚠️ Trains between Nuneaton & Birmingham are extremely busy today due to engineering work & on the West Coast main line near Coventry

⏱️ Please allow extra time for your journey

📲 Check before you travel at National Rail

CrossCountry Trains Avanti West Coast London Northwestern Railway

1851: Preston. A major hub on the WCML and in Lancashire. The station at its peak had 15 platforms. Preston is served by intercity services between Glasgow, Edinburgh and London, as well as regional trains to destinations in Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Hello everyone, MT here!! A brand new film of mine, trainspotting at Nuneaton, WCML is now online to watch and enjoy!! Including BRAND NEW 805's on test!
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#trains #TRAIN #Trainspotting #transportation #Nuneaton #railwaystation #brand #England

Always nice to get WCML diversions, 4Z27 with “Electra” and “Defiant” getting going from Branston Jn after cooling their heels on the down goods for a turbo to trundle past… #branstoncam #thundercat #class68 Railcam UK

Seeing as the WCML is broken. It's taxi time for this Northern 🚆 #guardoftwitter in what seems to be the taxi drivers car of choice. A Toyota Prius