TRACTORS early morning wake-up call: The Chester Christmas Explorer @ Swindon | 22.11.25

This video features two British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotives, numbered 37669 and 37706, operating on a service associated with West Coast Railways. The footage appears to capture early morning activity at Swindon, with the train heading towards Blackburn. The headcode 1Z42 is identified, suggesting this was part of a scheduled service. Additional locations mentioned include Chester, though it is unclear if this refers to the route or a specific event. The video includes details about Pathfinders Tours, indicating it may be related to a special or heritage rail experience.

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