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The Old Approach to Reading in the '80s
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In this short clip is a glimpse at the old layout from the western approaches to Reading station. Much has changed around this area but this clip shows the old Reading depot and well before electrification was completed. The arrival is from the Berks & Hants line and seen heading north, is 50035 on a Oxford bound service.
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This video shows a historical view of the western approaches to Reading station, capturing the old layout and depot before electrification was completed. The footage features a train arriving from the Berks & Hants line, heading north towards Oxford. The locomotive involved is identified as 50035, operating on an Oxford-bound service. The scene provides a glimpse into the past of this area, highlighting changes that have occurred over time.
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