The Rise of the Class 66: Modern Diesel Locomotives Transforming Britain’s Railways

This video explores the introduction of the Class 66 diesel locomotives in 1998, which were developed to replace older models and influenced by the earlier Class 59s. The footage highlights the popularity of these locomotives among rail enthusiasts, especially with the rise of consumer video cameras capturing early railfanning moments. The video features two Class 66 units, 66103 and 66115, and mentions their association with EWS. Locations shown include Fleet and Sheffield. Some details such as headcodes are not included in the record.

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