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BR Blues at Birmingham - Part 2

Channel: John K Wells
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Part 2 of 2. 1988 and the familar corporate blue livery which had been around since the 1960s was in decline as sectorization was about to take hold. This video however, concentrates on those remaining locos and stock that could still be seen at this busy mainline station wearing the familiar 'BR Blue'.
This is edited content from an extract from the excellent Roy Bowden collection highlighting the vast variety of locomotives to be found at Birmingham in 1988.
Created under the Creative Commons License.
The full video can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0gVoOlPwZk&t=1595s
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This video highlights the presence of British Railways' classic "BR Blue" livery at Birmingham in 1988, focusing on the remaining locomotives and stock still wearing this familiar paint scheme as sectorization began to take hold. It is an edited extract from Roy Bowden's collection, showcasing a variety of locomotives seen at the station during that time. One identified piece of rolling stock is 50038, classified as type 50. The video provides a nostalgic look at this era of British Railways before the transition to new sectorized operations.

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  • Platform ID pN9S4OaxOss
  • Views 2,947
  • Date published 29 Mar 2025 06:00
  • Date added 14 Jun 2026 03:17
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 0
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