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Rails in Wales. Voyager diverts at Severn Tunnel 2003

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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I spent a day at Severn Tunnel Junction in December 2003, recording diversions of Virgin class 220, Voyagers. Back in the days when I could sit in the car on the road bridge ( no double yellow lines) and the view of the track was not restricted by trees. I'd had a tip off that 3 and 4 car units were running through the tunnel as well as on the line towards Gloucester and quite a mixture of freight would be passing too. 2 class 31 was a surprise and the layout of the track from the tunnel has been improved since 2003
Finally class 180 were in service, so for me that was a bonus. Mini DV 68/400
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This video captures rail activity at Severn Tunnel Junction in December 2003, featuring Virgin Trains' Class 220 Voyager units and a variety of freight services. The footage includes several locomotives such as Classes 60, 66, and 67, with mentions of EWS and Rail Express Systems as operators. The location highlights the Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, showcasing the railway layout and operations from that time.

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  • Platform ID qfebf59d6kk
  • Views 536
  • Date published 4 Nov 2025 10:08
  • Date added 18 Jun 2026 19:47
  • Recorded 11 Dec 2003
  • Locomotives 8
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