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Late 1980s Midlands Freight Action | Coalville, Kingsbury, Moira | Peaks, 47s, 31s & 37s

Channel: John K Wells
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A look back at late 1980s BR freight operations in the Midlands, filmed at Coalville, Kingsbury, Swadlincote, Greaves Sidings and Moira. Featuring Class 45 Peaks, Class 47s, Class 31s and Class 37s hauling a varied selection of freight trains during the closing years of the traditional diesel era.
Expect classic traction, industrial backdrops, wagonload traffic and everyday freight workings from a very different railway scene.

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This video provides a nostalgic look at late 1980s British Rail freight operations in the Midlands. Filmed at locations including Kingsbury and Moira, it captures a variety of diesel locomotives and freight trains during the closing years of traditional diesel traction. The footage features classic railway scenes with industrial backdrops and everyday freight workings, offering insight into a bygone era of rail transport.

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  • Platform ID IE5Q-HWnRlM
  • Views 3,300
  • Date published 17 May 2026 18:30
  • Date added 12 Jun 2026 10:33
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