"The Many Reverses at Rawtenstall" - East Lancashire Railway Diesel Gala, June 1993
Featured locomotives are [in order of appearance]:
D7569, a Class 25/3 in BR two-tone green with small yellow ends
47402, a Class 47/4 in BR blue with full yellow ends
50015, a Class 50 in BR CCE Yellow/Grey - not an authentic service livery for this particular loco
D5054, a Class 24 in BR green with light grey roof and highlighted ventilator panels
D335, a Class 40 in BR green with light grey roof and small yellow ends
D832, a Class 42 in BR black with small yellow ends - not an authentic livery for any Class 42/43
D9531, a Class 14 in BR two-tone green with "wasp" warning panels
D1041, a Class 52 in BR maroon with small yellow ends
7828, a GWR design, BR built "Manor" 4-6-0 steam locomotive in BR green
Locations include:
Rawtenstall station [numerous times]
Ramsbottom station [several times]
Bury Bolton Street station [two or three times]
Summerseat station [once or twice]
Stubbins [site of former station north of Ramsbottom]
Irwell Vale station [almost]
[Hi8 source]
This video captures reversing operations at Rawtenstall station during the East Lancashire Railway Diesel Gala in June 1993. It features a variety of locomotives, including Class 25/3, Class 47/4, Class 50, Class 24, Class 40, Class 42, Class 14, Class 52, and a GWR-built steam locomotive. The footage includes scenes from Rawtenstall station, Ramsbottom station, and other locations along the East Lancashire Railway line.
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