Fiftyeight - The Full Programme - The Class 58 Story
From coal-haulier to international traveller, their entire remarkable story is here... and there are plenty of rare and unusual workings to enjoy alongside the more run-of-the-mill.
Highlights include:
Engine prototype 47901
58001 and 58004 on test
58008 and 58013 double-heading the Fletton Flyash
Railfreight-liveried examples on East Midlands MGRs at Trent and Retford
58013 on a Freightliner
58015 and 58022 top and tailing to Asfordby Mine
58034 undergoing maintenance at Doncaster Works
58019 at Brocklesby
58024 on sand at Sileby
58041 at Byfleet on Yeoman stone
58050 on Camas stone
58034 at March on sand
58015 on a Nuneaton drag
58016 on a Regional Rail service at Ely
58s on railtours
A triple-headed MGR at Didcot
58043 on LPG tanks
58030 and 58047 deputising for a Class 59 at Brookwood on a stone working
58030 on the last EWS Binliner
The last 58 to Machen Quarry
58031's last run
Workings out of Eastleigh
The last 58 to work in Britain
Plus a selection of 58s at work in Spain, France and the Netherlands
All this and plenty more!
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This video explores the history of the Class 58 diesel locomotives, originally built in Doncaster. It covers their service with Railfreight, Trainload Coal, Mainline Freight, and EWS, as well as their international excursions. The footage includes various operations such as double-heading, maintenance at Doncaster Works, and appearances on freight services and railtours. Locomotives featured include 58001, 58004, 58008, 58013, and others, operating across locations like East Midlands, Sileby, Retford, and Brookwood. The video highlights both common and unusual workings of these locomotives throughout their service history.
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