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86401 prepared for movement

9th September 2009

Following some attention at Long Marston, 86401 is now being prepared for movement from the site. The loco is likely to move to another location in the next few weeks for energisation and a return to working order.

The loco is not currently fitted with OTMR, so a return to the mainline is not on the cards at present.

The loco has been stored at Long Marston for two years, following departure from LNWR Crewe, and although it was intended to return the loco to the mainline after 86101, with most of the work being completed, a component problem prevented this, and 87002 took its place in the queue.

Another charter success

26th July 2009

Flamboyant Trains's 'AC/DC' charter from Doncaster to Brighton had haulage from 87002 on the AC sections of the tour yesterday. handing over to a pair of GBRf 73s at Willesden. Once again, the loco performed very well throughout.

Electric Scot Success

11th July 2009

87002 successfully hauled the Spitfire 'Electric Scot' railtour from Birmingham to Glasgow and Ayr yesterday. After the cancellation of the 'Farewell' run, and 87002's failure on last year's tour, it was third time lucky for the run.

The loco had no problems, and put in a good performance, despite the limitations of a dead 47 on the rear. Westie logos were applied under the nameplates for the run to Ayr and back!

87002 on DBS trainer

28th May 2009

DB Schenker borrowed 87002 today for a crew-familiarisation run from Crewe to Carlisle and back. The loco ran light engine, making good time in both directions. This is part of the process to accept 87002 and 86101 for operation on DBS's safety case.

Ayr Brush tour postponed

25th May 2009

We have been advised that the Northern Charters "Ayr Brush" tour due to run on 6th June to Glasgow and Ayr, and feature 86101 and 87002, has been postponed. For further details please contact Northern Charters directly.

Brighton Rocks tour

11th May 2009

Flamboyant Trains are running a tour from Doncaster to Brighton on 25th July, using one of the ACLG main line locos as far as Mitre Bridge Junction and a pair of 73s on the 3rd Rail. At present we envisage 87002 to be available to haul this tour. See the Main Line page for contact details.

Electric Scot Railtour

11th May 2009

Another run with 87002 to Glasgow, and on to Ayr, will take place on 11th July, as Spitfire Railtours run "The Electric Scot" frpm Birmingham. See the Main Line page for contact details.

ACLG welcomes new Chairman

23rd February 2009

The Group's delayed AGM was held on the last day of January at Barrow Hill. Rob English, who has been in the Chairman's seat for a decade stepped down from the role, with Martin Reynolds taking up the enviable position for the next 12 months.

Our thanks to Rob for all his hard work over the years, and a welcome and good luck to Martin for the trials ahead.

Also joining the Committee is Lee Parker, with Richard Bradford returning after a few years absense. Rob remains as Treasurer.

As a consequence of the changeover at the top, the Group now has a new postal address - please see the Contacts page for details.

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