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1980s Diesels in the West Midlands

Channel: John K Wells
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More shots taken in and around the Coventry area in the late 1980s, mainly Class 50s but with the surprise element appearing on the West Coast route in the form of a Class 45.
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This video features footage from the late 1980s capturing diesel locomotives in the Coventry area, primarily Class 50s. Two specific locomotives identified are 50007 and 50040. The footage includes a surprise appearance of a Class 45 on the West Coast route. The content is attributed to British Railways and highlights railway activity during that period in the West Midlands region.

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  • Platform ID ZKZYUyUj0mc
  • Views 2,810
  • Date published 5 Feb 2025 05:00
  • Date added 12 Jun 2026 04:05
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 0
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