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Old 5th March 2010, 12:01
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Well I saw what I belive to be a WCR Class 37 pass through Warrington BAnk Quay last week and it was doing I would say in excess of 75mph.

If it was light engine then it is a max of 75mph IF the line speed is 90mph or above, anything else is 60 or below.

At Warrington, the driver can be doing 75mph if heading south, or should be starting tp brake down to 60mph. It is very hard to judge speed from off a platform as most speeds seem fast as the train goes past.
It was hauling a Set of Cariages Empty I assume..
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