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GBRF 73964 & 73963 power past Derby Road working 2Q08

Channel: BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
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In this video I went to Derby road station to see two GBRF class 73s on a test train. This is a very unusual consist for the Felixstowe branch line. The two 73s were called in to replace the 950 unit as it failed. I choose Derby Road station to view the test train because it was empty of passengers, and I could Maintain social distancing measures while filming the two locos.
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A video captures two GBRF Class 73 diesel locomotives, numbered 73963 and 73964, operating on a test train along the Felixstowe branch line. The footage was recorded at Derby Road station, with additional locations including Derby and Felixstowe mentioned. The train was operated under headcode 2Q08 and involved a temporary replacement of the usual rolling stock due to a failure in the standard unit. The recording was made from a vantage point that allowed for social distancing while filming.

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  • Platform ID m4iGdx4xgjk
  • Views 65
  • Date published 13 Jun 2020 11:00
  • Date added 15 Apr 2026 01:02
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 1
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