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66744 & 66748 Belmond Britannic Explorer | 1Z20 London Victoria to Keighley at Oakham

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spectacular sight at Oakham on June 12, 2026! Watch as GB Railfreight's Class 66 duo, 66744 "Heart of Wales" and 66748 "St Michael's Mount" (sporting its stunning Belmond Britannic Explorer livery), power through the station.

The pair were working the prestigious 1Z20 charter from London Victoria to Keighley, bringing Britain's ultimate luxury train up north for a special visit to the iconic Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR).


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🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Distant Roar & Approaching Oakham
0:07 - 66744 & 66748 Powering Through the Station
0:13 - The Luxury Pullman Carriages
0:22 - Tail Shot Heading Toward Keighley
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A Class 66 diesel locomotive pair, numbered 66744 and 66748, are seen operating at Oakham station. The locomotives are part of a charter service, identified by headcode 1Z20, running from London Victoria to Keighley. The train includes luxury Pullman carriages and is associated with the Belmond Britannic Explorer, which was visiting the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The footage captures the locomotives powering through the station and heading towards Keighley.

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  • Platform ID q3waDzWgDJ4
  • Views 15
  • Date published 14 Jun 2026 07:00
  • Date added 15 Jun 2026 22:58
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 1
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