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Rail in Wales August 2005. 35 clips in busier times, mostly loco hauled.

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Starting up in the yard at Rhymney with 37408 and 37475, the former loco having suffered some damage earlier in the week. I believe caused by someone gaining access to the cab and controls ( unless you know otherwise). Up to Caerphilly and 47s on loco hauled services. The Rugby League Cup Final at Cardiff brought a variety of loco hauled specials with Virgin stock for the Hull and Leeds supporters. Traction was supplied by, amongst others, 47839, 847, 841, 843, 67030, 67014 and 67015, the last 3 in original EWS livery, Finally back to Cardiff D6990/37411
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This video captures rail activity in Wales during August 2005, featuring a variety of locomotive-hauled services. It begins at Rhymney with locomotives 37408 and 37475, the latter having sustained damage earlier in the week. The footage includes scenes from Caerphilly and highlights special services related to the Rugby League Cup Final at Cardiff, which featured Virgin stock for Hull and Leeds supporters. Locomotives such as 47839, 847, 841, 843, 67030, 67014, and 67015 are noted, with the latter three in original EWS livery. The video concludes with a return to Cardiff.

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  • Platform ID 3zd-kJ9SLh8
  • Views 1,100
  • Date published 14 Aug 2025 21:16
  • Date added 20 Jun 2026 21:46
  • Recorded 2 Aug 2005
  • Locomotives 15
  • Headcodes 0
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