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Rails in Wales 20 years ago. 6201, 40145, Ebbw Vale and HSTs

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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"Nostalgia is a wonderful thing as far as Railways is concerned" Looking back during February 2006 there were not as many fellow enthusiasts about to capture 6201 "Princess Elizabeth" at Severn Tunnel Junction, nor class 40145 on "The Welsh Whistler" Railtour into Cardiff. Even double headed 37s
on freight on Stormy Bank was worth a run out to capture it, along with the "Gingsters" unit. Also of note is the start of building the car park at STJ, without, at the time, access to the station footbridge.
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It highlights the Severn Tunnel Junction area, including the early stages of constructing a new car park. The footage also includes mentions of the "Gingsters" unit and double-headed 37s operating on Stormy Bank. The video provides a nostalgic look at railway operations in Wales during this period.

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  • Platform ID wL_QFPWuw3g
  • Views 438
  • Date published 11 Feb 2026 12:33
  • Date added 15 Jun 2026 22:49
  • Recorded 25 Feb 2006
  • Locomotives 4
  • Headcodes 0
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