It is with great pleasure that Locomotive Services Group, in association with the AC Locomotive Group, announce the first public mainline operation of Class 89 89001 ‘Avocet’ for over 25 years for a memorable journey from Crewe to Glasgow Central and return. Today’s train will not only be memorable for 89001’s first public operation for over 25 years but it will also be the very first time the locomotive has been north of Carlisle on the WCML.
In partnership with Network Rail and to meet modern day requirements, several test runs on the mainline were successfully completed. These reached the point where on Tuesday 14th July 89001 hauled ‘The Chairman’s Train’ from Carlisle to London Euston. It is following this operation that the decision to operate todays’ train was made.
The journey will take us from Crewe to Glasgow Central (13.30/15.00) via the West Coast Main Line.
Seating at a private window table for two is available at a supplement of £20 per person.
Reserved seating is arranged at tables of 4 and 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and alcoholic drinks.
The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Crewe | 09.30 | 19.00 |
| Preston | 10.30 | 18.00 |
| Carlisle | 12.00 | 16.30 |
The following destination stations are available on this journey
| STATION | ARRIVES | DEPARTS |
| Glasgow Central | 13.30 | 15.00 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
