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Rails in Wales 1999. Busy with high speed freight through Newport

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Memories of steel, oil, iron ore and coal on another busy day at Newport. Double headed 56s, even a 58 and new class 66s. No catenary and even before the new large footbridge was in place, Newport was an ideal place for photographers and video enthusiasts too.
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This video captures rail activity in Newport, Wales, during the late 1990s, featuring freight traffic involving multiple locomotive classes. The footage includes double-headed Class 56s, a Class 58, and newer Class 66 units, alongside Class 37 diesel-electric locomotives. The absence of overhead lines and pre-construction of the large footbridge are noted, highlighting Newport's appeal to photographers and rail enthusiasts at the time. Operators involved include EWS, Freightliner, Rail Express Systems, and South West Trains. Locations mentioned include Newport, Gartcosh, and Ore.

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  • Platform ID nK_fGikmfbY
  • Views 1,219
  • Date published 25 Aug 2023 10:51
  • Date added 17 Jun 2026 01:31
  • Locomotives 7
  • Headcodes 0
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