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Rails in Wales to Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen with 56096/47741

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Back in July 1997 we follow the "Garw Guru" on its final run from Paddington up to G-C-G with 56096/47741 a haulage. The branch has been closed for many years, so just another memory to savour
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This video captures a historical rail journey from Paddington to Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen in July 1997, featuring locomotives 56096 and 47741. The route was part of a branch line that had long been closed, making this footage a nostalgic record of the final run. The journey includes locations such as Paddington, Briton Ferry, Pantyffynnon, and Tondu. Stock identified in the video includes Class 153 units, while operators associated with the recording include EWS, Rail Express Systems, and West Midlands Trains.

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  • Platform ID tUZloEEQNy8
  • Views 1,396
  • Date published 27 May 2024 09:35
  • Date added 17 Jun 2026 05:46
  • Recorded 5 Apr 1997
  • Locomotives 3
  • Headcodes 0
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