Date: 12/10/2021

Cutting emissions through the mass electrification of rail networks continues apace, with Scotland's Railway “ a partnership between Network Rail Scotland and ScotRail “ keen to promote the sector as a zero carbon solution to haulage pollution.

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Two elderly Class 86 electrics, still in front line Freightliner service, head south at Barton and Broughton with Coatbridge to Crewe containers on 30th July 2014. 86609 was the second of the class and emerged from Doncaster in 1965 as E3102, while trailing loco 86604 followed as E3103.
Location: Barton and Broughton
Company: Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
30/07/2014 Mark Bartlett

0715hrs, 9th June 2020, and the Story contractor's staff haven't yet arrived at the works site at Forton cutting. Freightliner 90041 and 90045 power north with a Crewe to Coatbridge intermodal service. Contrary to appearances this was actually lightly loaded as the rear half of the train comprised empty wagons. Some new faces should appear on these workings soon, with the transfer of the former Greater Anglia Class 90s to Freightliner, although this will probably spell the end of the Class 86 fleet.
Location: Bay Horse
Company: Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
09/06/2020 Mark Bartlett

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