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BR in the 1980s - Southampton

Channel: John K Wells
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Whilst Class 33s were commonly seen working passenger trains, Class 73 locomotives had largely been assigned to parcels and freight services prior to their use on Gatwick Express services. However In 1987 these locomotives were working push/pull operations on the London Waterloo to Bournemouth services prior to the introduction of 442s Wessex EMUs. Featured here at Southampton, several are seen along with a Class 33 working trains along the Wessex main line.
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This video features railway operations from the 1980s, highlighting Class 73 locomotives working push/pull services on routes between London Waterloo and Bournemouth. These locomotives were primarily used for freight and parcels before being deployed on Gatwick Express services. The footage includes scenes from Southampton, with additional mentions of Winchester as a location. British Railways and Gatwick Express are noted as operators in the context of these operations. Some details about specific stock or headcodes are not included in the record.

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  • Platform ID NE3JEYjqxPs
  • Views 2,183
  • Date published 28 Nov 2023 19:36
  • Date added 14 Jun 2026 00:16
  • Locomotives 0
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