Class 37s visit Blackpool on Network Rail Monitoring Train

37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine' in Regional Railways livery on the rear of the train at Poulton-le-Fylde

A Network Rail PLPR (Plain Line Pattern Recognition) track inspection train visited Blackpool South and North railway stations on 12th June. The train was parked up from the early hours at Blackpool North station, departing at 1509 for Derby RTC (Railway Technical Centre). Colas liveried 37421 is seen hauling the train though Poulton-le-Fylde on the way to Derby, with 37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine' in Regional Railway colours bringing up the rear.

Colas Rail Freight 37421 with the PLPR train passing through Poulton-le-Fylde station

37421 on the front of the track inspection train at Poulton