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Rails in Wales 20 years ago, over 20 movements, inc.37,47,50.60,66 and HSTs

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Starting at the duel tunnels to the west of Newport station top and tail class 47s on Virgin stock are the first of our memories of busier times with loco hauled trains. Out in the countryside at Pontsarn crossing and St Georges curve near St Fagans. Final clips from the road bridge overlooking Bridgend station and the arrival of more 50s on rugby specials to Cardiff
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This video features railway scenes from Wales, capturing loco-hauled trains and historic stock. It includes footage of Class 47s on Virgin Trains stock near Newport station, as well as Class 50 locomotives at Bridgend and Rugby. The content shows various locations across the Welsh rail network, including Pontsarn crossing and St Fagans. The video provides a nostalgic look at past operations with a focus on older rolling stock and scenic railway areas.

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  • Platform ID VBseb7qOirM
  • Views 425
  • Date published 8 Mar 2026 17:11
  • Date added 15 Jun 2026 17:02
  • Recorded 18 Mar 2006
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 0
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