British Rail 1988-Ashburys, Manchester With Classes 08, 37, 47, 108, 142, 303 & 304

This video captures railway scenes from early May 1988 near Manchester, featuring a variety of classic British Rail traction units. It includes freight and passenger services, with notable locomotives such as Class 37s, Class 08, Class 47, Class 108, Class 142, Class 303, and EMUs operating on local routes. The footage shows activity around Ashburys, Manchester Piccadilly, Guide Bridge, Marple, and Hadfield. While specific headcodes are not provided, the video highlights the diversity of operations during this period.

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