‘ROLL BACK’ British Rail 1980s Traction Llangollen Railway Inc Drone Footage & Doubleheader Gronks
Trip up to the Llangollen Railway to capture the 1980s Diesel Gala.
Mainly all the hone fleet in action today, beautiful weather with top traction on display during the event, video does include drone footage during the day.
Home fleet
31271
26010
47449
08195
Hired in
08202
The Llangollen heritage diesel fleet evokes the confident utility of British Rail in its heyday. The lines are clean, the engines robust, and the appeal immediate to those who appreciate purposeful design and the deep mechanical thrum of English Electric, Sulzer and Brush.
Diesel collection includes:
Class 03 and Class 08 shunters, compact yet endlessly capable
Mainline favourites such as Class 26, Class 31 and Class 47, each with its own storied past and distinctive sound
These locomotives are used in regular service, special running days and galas, and bring a different, quieter rhythm to the railway. They are paired with Mark I coaches or authentic parcels stock, depending on the duty assigned.
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⏱️TIMESTAMP⏱️
00:00 - Introduction
00:09 - 26010
00:39 - 31271
01:26 - 47449
02:51 - 26010
04:27 - 47449
05:56 - 31271
08:21 - DMU
09:21 - 31271
12:06 - 08195 & 08202
17:21 - 31271
18:35 - 31271 & 26010
18:55 - 31271
19:24 - 26010
19:47 - Thanks for Watching the Arthur Growler YouTube Channel 👀👍
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This video captures footage from the Llangollen Railway during a 1980s Diesel Gala, showcasing several heritage diesel locomotives in action. The footage includes drone shots and features locomotives such as Class 31 (31271), Class 43 (43182), and Class 47 (47449). The event highlights the railway's historic fleet, including shunters and mainline favourites, operating in regular service or on special running days. The video provides a glimpse into the nostalgic appeal of British Rail’s diesel traction, set against the scenic backdrop of the Llangollen Railway and surrounding locations.
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