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GM FREE - Classic Diesels Still Earning revenue - Full Programme

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Released in 2011, GM-Free goes on the hunt for locomotives of 1950s & ā€˜60s vintage that can still be found operating on the main lines of Britain . . . and the variety is stunning!

Real Freight (approx 14 mins) - including 37s on flasks, 47s on Colas steel trains, 20s on Tallington sleeper train, a 47 on logs, Class 86s.

Moving Stock (approx 12 mins) - 20s on London Underground stock, an 08 with a Class 172, DVT and HST power car being towed, 47 and 37s with Cargo-Vans, track plant being moved and a 73 at Peterborough.

Paying Punters (approx 17 mins) - 20 and 47s on East Anglia passenger trains, DRS 47s on the ā€˜boat train’ and Northern Belle, including a reliveried 47790, 47580 on charter, 55022 on its recent trip to Kyle, 37/6s storming through Scout Green, a West Coast 37 top & tailing with a Pannier tank (yes, really) and DRS 37/4s on saloon trips.

Networking (approx 8 mins) - Yellow 31s, 37s and Network Rail’s Class 73 in action.
Loco Moves (approx 8 mins) - A superb variety of locos towing locos, including a green 31 towing a green 40, 37s & 20s moving from Eastleigh, 20s with 47s at Barrow Hill and a 31 taking 56s to Loughborough.

ECS (approx 6 mins) - A selection of ECS moves hauled by a 37 with a ā€˜Hall’, a 33 with a 37, DRS 37s & West Coast 47 combo on the Lickey.

The Alcan (approx 14 mins) - The programme closes with an in-depth feature on the most astonishing workings of the 21st Century - Deltic 55022 on the North Blyth to Lynemouth trains and the Fort William to Mossend.

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This video showcases a variety of vintage British locomotives still in service on mainline routes, including classes 31, 47, 55, 86, and 97. It features footage of these engines operating on freight and passenger services, with appearances by operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS), Colas, London Underground, and Network Rail. Locations include Peterborough, Tallington, and others. The content highlights the continued use of older locomotives in various roles, from hauling freight to participating in special events and charter services.

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  • Platform ID yyEHiQXK3YY
  • Views 2,140
  • Date published 10 Jul 2026 19:00
  • Date added 12 Jul 2026 17:20
  • Locomotives 9
  • Headcodes 1
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