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Paddington to the West in the 1960s and 70s

Channel: John K Wells
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Long before the idea of electrification at Paddington had been considered, diesel locomotives dominated the scene at this London terminus. Following steam days, diesel-hydraulics ruled the roost here for a decade and a half before their replacements in the form of Class 50s and later HSTs. The pullman sets had made an appearance in the early 70s which worked services to and from Birmingham in addition to Bristol. Captured here are several scenes depicting this and the changes that took place over the two decades. Also featured is the rare appearance of a Deltic working a railtour westward from the capital. Please note that this film has been transferred from silent 8mm stock and thus has no sound.
Special thanks to Roger G Howard for use of some of this material.
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This video captures scenes from Paddington Station during the 1960s and 70s, showcasing the transition from diesel-hydraulic locomotives to later models such as Class 50s and HSTs. It includes footage of Blue Pullman services operating between London and Birmingham and Bristol in the early 1970s, along with a rare appearance of a Deltic on a railtour westward from Paddington. The content is sourced from silent 8mm film stock and does not include sound. Operators featured include British Railways and Intercity, with headcodes 1A44 and 1C83 noted.

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  • Platform ID NmqKplfASWg
  • Views 3,098
  • Date published 29 Aug 2024 06:00
  • Date added 12 Jun 2026 13:47
  • Locomotives 0
  • Headcodes 2
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