Video YouTube
1,303 views Published 23 Mar 2023 Open on YouTube 👍 Log in to like

BR Class 50s in the Midlands

Channel: John K Wells
Player
Description
From the middle to the end of their careers, the Class 50 locomotives became a staple item on Paddington to Birmingham New Street services and were seen regularly on the route particularly since the HSTs were introduced on West of England services during the 1970s. They sparked great interest amongst the railway fraternity and in particular, 'haulage' enthusiasts. Here a few examples are shown at work in the Coventry area and a little further south at Fenny Compton.

Image: By Tutenkhamun Sleeping - https://www.flickr.com/photos/54543575@N08/5367026822/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106557597
If you enjoy this type of material then please subscribe to the channel as I upload on a regular basis.
Thanks for watching!
AI summary Generated from Fishplate metadata

This video features BR Class 50 locomotives operating in the Midlands during the latter part of their service life. These locomotives were commonly used on services between Paddington and Birmingham New Street, particularly after the introduction of HSTs on West of England routes in the 1970s. The footage shows examples of these locomotives working in the Coventry area and nearby at Fenny Compton. The video highlights their significance to railway enthusiasts, especially those interested in haulage operations.

This summary is generated from structured Fishplate data and may need human review.
Unlock the full video breakdown

Fishplate has identified 3 locomotives in this video. We’ve also matched 1 operator . Create a free account to see where they appear, unlock timestamps and locations, and view the full breakdown.

History
Details
  • Platform ID L82xbCxXoro
  • Views 1,303
  • Date published 23 Mar 2023 06:51
  • Date added 12 Jun 2026 04:03
  • Locomotives 3
  • Headcodes 0
Quick links
Log in to open the linked headcodes, operators, and vehicles detected for this video.
Location
Log in to view filming locations, route context, and the map for this video.
Recording date
Log in to view and help verify the recording date for this upload.
Thumbnails YouTube
Tip: right-click the player for stats, or open on YouTube for comments.