Old Oak Common Open Day 24 yrs ago; revisited. 50 exhibits to view.

This video captures a visit to Old Oak Common during an open day 24 years ago, featuring over 50 exhibits including train namings, whistle soundings, and diesel startups. Stock on display includes various classes such as 165, 20, 31, 37, 47, and 50, though operators are not specified. The footage also shows trains in a yard adjacent to the exhibition, with some original EWS and Virgin liveries visible. Locations mentioned include Alstom, Alston, Doncaster, Hither Green, Keith, Stratford, and Truro. Headcodes such as 0J03, 1A26, 1A45, and 1A98 are noted in the metadata.

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