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Rails in Wales 2001. Load Haul 56027, Barry Docks-Machen Quarry.

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Starting at the viaduct in Newport, first we see a 58 depart l/e followed by an 09 with a long train for Llanwern. Next we go down to Barry Docks to catch the daily departure, this time with 56027, up to the mainline at Cadoxton and Cogan. Later in the week 56027 is up at Machen Quarry, along with D2199, being loaded with stone. The final clip is down at Ebbw Junction to join the mainline. Finally off tom Swansea for the start of the steam railtour to Paddington; busy time in 2001.
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This video captures railway activity in Wales during 2001, featuring locomotives and trains at various locations. It shows a 58 departing from Newport, followed by an 09 with a long train heading to Llanwern. The footage also includes the daily departure from Barry Docks with locomotive 56027, traveling to Cadoxton and Cogan. Later scenes depict 56027 at Machen Quarry alongside D2199 being loaded with stone, as well as activity at Ebbw Junction and a railtour departing Swansea towards Paddington.

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  • Platform ID h9ydrdHDzN4
  • Views 576
  • Date published 11 Jul 2025 09:04
  • Date added 17 Jun 2026 04:02
  • Recorded 30 Oct 2001
  • Locomotives 3
  • Headcodes 0
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