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Steam at Birmingham New Street in the 1960s

Channel: John K Wells
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A nostalgic look back at Birmingham New Street in the early to mid 1960s when steam still dominated the scene and the station was about to undergo major changes and a complete rebuild to what it became along with electrification in 1967.
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This video offers a nostalgic look at Birmingham New Street during the early to mid-1960s, a time when steam locomotives were still prominent. It highlights the station before it underwent significant changes and a complete rebuild, which included electrification in 1967. The footage captures the atmosphere of a bygone era, providing insight into the railway scene prior to modernisation. While specific operational details are not provided, the video serves as a historical record of one of Britain’s key railway hubs during a transformative period.

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  • Platform ID OvwEMA07GEA
  • Views 4,290
  • Date published 2 Dec 2024 06:00
  • Date added 14 Jun 2026 05:32
  • Locomotives 0
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