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Rails in Wales 1997. 2 x TPO, HST, heavy freight at sunny Cardiff Central.

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Taken on VHS in August 1997 we're on the bridge at Canton to record the influx of class 60s in various liveries. Next to Central for HSTs and busy time for freight.. Note various locos with power still running, not allowed in 2026. Liveries include Load Haul, Transrail, Mainline and Railfreight.
Tape 260 VHS collection. Locos include 43163, 47746, 47775, 47258, 56053, 37412 & 37718
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It features various locomotives, including Class 37, 43, 47, 50, 56, and 60 units, some operating under liveries such as Load Haul, Transrail, Mainline, and Railfreight. The footage includes heavy freight movements and High Speed Train operations at the station. Specific locomotives identified include 37412, 37718, 43163, 47746, and 56053. The recording highlights the presence of multiple operators and the diversity of rolling stock during this period.

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  • Platform ID 2Ptxcg51uws
  • Views 641
  • Date published 15 Jan 2026 09:32
  • Date added 16 Jun 2026 13:48
  • Recorded 23 Oct 2008
  • Locomotives 9
  • Headcodes 0
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