BR : Around the Regions - Birmingham New Street in May 1988
Original sound lets you hear as well as view the trains!
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This video captures train activity at Birmingham New Street station in May 1988, featuring passenger services operated by British Railways and Intercity. Trains include Class 50 locomotives numbered 50040 and D447, as well as a Class 87 unit marked 87034. The footage includes original sound for an immersive experience. Additional locations referenced in the metadata are Ely and Reading, though these may not be directly shown in the video. Some details such as specific headcodes are not included in the record.
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