47s FAIL - 47805 + 47810 - The Welsh Marches ECS Fails @ Bartletts Bridge , Bristol ... 29-05-25

A video captures a failure involving two Class 47 locomotives, 47805 and 47810, operating on the Welsh Marches Electric Circuit. The incident occurs near Bartletts Bridge in Bristol, with smoke observed coming from the front bogie of the leading locomotive. The train was working between Paignton and Crewe. No operator details are provided for the locomotives, though British Railways is noted as an associated operator. The video does not include headcode information.

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