Trains at Stafford Station (1987 & Early 90s) | British Rail Class 87, 47, 37, HST

This video captures a fascinating look at British Rail operations at Stafford Station across two different periods, showcasing both the late 1980s and the changes that followed with the introduction of sectorisation.

The first section, filmed in 1987, features a wide variety of classic traction during the final years of traditional British Rail:

Class 87 electric locomotive on an express passenger service
Class 304 (AM4) EMU on a local working
Mk1 DMU
InterCity 125 (HST) arriving at the station
Class 20 locomotives hauling freight

The second section, filmed a few years later with improved camera technology, highlights not only better image quality but also the evolving railway scene at Stafford. Evidence of sectorisation can be seen, along with changing liveries and operations:

A pair of Class 47s arriving with a postal train
A coal sector Class 37 departing towards Holyhead, appearing to struggle under light load

This footage provides a nostalgic glimpse into a transitional period of British Rail, where traditional operations met the early stages of modernisation and branding changes.

📍 Location: Stafford Station, West Coast Main Line
📅 Filmed: 1987 and early 1990s

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