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Rare Freightliner coal train diverted via New Street July 2008

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On 09/07/2008, 66525 is seen taking a very unusual diversion through Birmingham New Street. Later the same day, we visit Tamworth and catch 66065.
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A rare freight train operated by Freightliner is seen taking an unusual diversion through Birmingham New Street in July 2008. The footage captures locomotive 66525 on this route, with later scenes showing another locomotive, 66065, at Tamworth. The video provides a glimpse of historical rail operations in these locations during that time.

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  • Platform ID gOJRa35cJsI
  • Views 79
  • Date published 17 Jul 2026 21:50
  • Date added 19 Jul 2026 11:16
  • Recorded 9 Jul 2008
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 0
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