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Class 69 Hauls Class 701s to Long Marston! | Freight Action & Tamper Crew Change at Cheltenham Spa

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In this video, we catch an action-packed day on the rails featuring a rare move as Class 69 No. 69009 hauls a pair of SWR Class 701s en route to Long Marston for storage or further commissioning. This unique working is a real treat for loco enthusiasts!

Also featured are regular freight flows passing through the area, along with a tamper crew change at Cheltenham Spa, giving us a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes workings of railway maintenance operations.

From modern units to freight and engineering trains, this video captures a great variety of today’s UK rail operations — not one to miss!

#Class69 #69009 #Class701 #LongMarston #CheltenhamSpa #Railfreight #UKRail #Trainspotting #TamperTrain #CrewChange #SWR #RailwayAction #DieselDrag #modernrailways

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This video showcases a variety of UK rail operations, including a rare instance of Class 69 No. 69009 hauling SWR Class 701 units towards Long Marston. It also features freight movements and a tamper crew change at Cheltenham Spa, offering insight into railway maintenance activities. Several locomotive and rolling stock numbers are identified, along with associated operators such as South Western Railway and others. The footage highlights both modern and traditional rail operations across different locations.

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  • Platform ID 2GqCep6vS2E
  • Views 552
  • Date published 8 Aug 2025 13:58
  • Date added 2 Mar 2026 15:24
  • Locomotives 13
  • Headcodes 4
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