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Rails in Wales 1995. 1st Newport Railfair plus 47/56 Railtour to Ebbw Vale

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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First "Railfair" at Newport in September 1995, most loco numbers clear on screen. Also running for the Railfair, was a top and tail class 47488/56115 from Newport up to Ebbw Vale steel works yard and clips along the line including Park Junction and the road viaduct at Aberbeeg, which in 2026 almost obliterated by trees and bushes.
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This video captures footage from the first Newport Railfair in September 1995, featuring various locomotives including Class 31, 33, 47, 56, and 60 models. It also includes clips of a railtour operating between Newport and Ebbw Vale, passing locations such as Park Junction and the road viaduct at Aberbeeg. The footage shows the locomotives in service and highlights the route’s features, with some areas noted to have undergone significant changes since the recording.

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  • Platform ID oOVKyx_OIFA
  • Views 372
  • Date published 25 May 2026 20:16
  • Date added 16 Jun 2026 12:32
  • Locomotives 6
  • Headcodes 0
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