Rare 1991 Leicester Line Drags | AC Electrics Hauled via Hinckley & Wigston South Curve
While locomotive drags between Nuneaton and Rugby were more common during West Coast Main Line engineering work, workings over the Nuneaton to Leicester route were far less frequently seen, making this film a real historical treat for railway enthusiasts.
Featured locations include:
• Hinckley Station
• Stoney Stanton
• Wigston Junction South Curve (rarely used)
During engineering works on the West Coast Main Line, services to St Pancras were diverted in October 1991. These trains used the little-used Wigston South Curve south of Leicester, creating a rare opportunity to capture Class 47 diesel locomotives hauling AC electrics in tow.
Expect classic early 1990s British Rail atmosphere, rare traction combinations, and lineside scenes from a bygone era.
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The scenes include locations such as Hinckley Station, Stoney Stanton, and the rarely used Wigston Junction South Curve. During West Coast Main Line engineering works, services were diverted via this route, offering a unique glimpse into historical rail operations. The footage features classic British Rail atmosphere and unusual traction combinations from the early 1990s.
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