GBRT 6: Trains at Paddock Wood 1988
This is part 5 of my Grandads old rail tapes, this one being in Paddock Wood
Trains included (by order of inclusion)
Class 411 (4CEP)
Class 47/2
Class 207 (Thumper)
Class 47/5
What is trainspotting?
Trainspotting is a hobby founded across the world by spotting trains along railways being identified by their look, class and number. There are several other forms of trainspotting in the community such as bashing which is riding behind heritage diesel or electric traction with old coaches or you could be a veg which is where a person particularly specializes in photographing a certain train or just photographing trains in general.
Who am I?
My names Brian, a 17 year old transport enthusiast who wishes to work in the railway industry. Have loved trains ever since birth, but only started taking photos of them since 2021
Why do I like trains?
I mainly like trains because of the way they sound, but it’s also for family reasons. My late grandad, my Dad and Uncle were all and still is in a way is interested in the railway
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He founded my love for the railway
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This video features trains at Paddock Wood and Chichester, captured in the 1980s. It includes footage of various train classes such as Class 411, Class 47/2, Class 207, and Class 47/5. The content is part of a series based on old rail tapes from the presenter's grandfather. The video provides an overview of trainspotting, a hobby involving identifying trains by their appearance, class, and number. The creator, Brian, shares his passion for trains, particularly drawn to their sounds and family connections to the railway world.
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