Third Time Lucky. 507001 Escapes The Scrapyard as it Heads For PRESERVATION! 23/01/25

A video captures the movement of 507001, which successfully escaped from a scrapyard after two previous attempts were hindered by adverse weather. The unit is being transported to Derby under the ownership of the 507 Preservation Society and will participate in the Rail200 event at Derby Litchurch Lane later this year. It is also set for preservation at the Tanat Valley Railway in Shropshire. The movement involved 507029 heading towards Newport UniMetals, while 507001 trails the consist en route to its new home.

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