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Railfreight in 1994/98. Busier times with 59/0 59/1 59/2.

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Some of my old VHS clips of 59s from their introduction, to me at least, at the National Railway Museum in York back in March 1994. The further clips at Crewe in '95, Acton in '96, Cardiff with 3 at Cardiff Central in '97. And finally with the 1st 66001 at Merehead in '98
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This video features historical footage of British Railways and EWS rail freight services from the 1990s, capturing various locomotives including classes 59 and 66 at locations such as York, Crewe, Cardiff Central, and Knottingley. The clips include scenes from the National Railway Museum in York (1994), Crewe (1995), Acton (1996), and Merehead (1998). Specific locomotives shown are 59003, 59101, 59201, 59202, and 66001. The content provides a visual record of rail operations during this period.

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  • Platform ID niyrPyDa5K8
  • Views 371
  • Date published 21 Nov 2023 18:48
  • Date added 16 Jun 2026 14:32
  • Locomotives 5
  • Headcodes 0
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