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HST Line Blocked; HST Naming at Cardiff; "Medite" 66709 July 2005.

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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We start at Cardiff Central where Sian Lloyd, TV presenter and Britains longest-serving female weather forecaster (1990-2014) named HST Power Car 43004 "First for the future/ First ar gyfer y dyfodol" July 6th 2005. Next, my friend and his tractor broke down on the crossing at Pontsarn; the day I'd gone down there to record the passing of the Royal Train with 2 x 67s, which I eventually caught at St Athan. Final clips at Newport to catch the "Medite" 66709 on stock for scrap at Caerwent. Memories of busier times; soon to return? Finally, Happy Birthday Sian 60+ today, July 3rd 2020, you're looking good!
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The video features scenes from various locations in Wales, including Cardiff Central, where a power car was named in 2005. It also includes footage of a tractor breakdown at Pontsarn and captures the passing of a Royal Train with two Class 67 locomotives. Additional clips show the "Medite" 66709 on stock at Newport, destined for scrap. The content includes personal reflections and mentions of railway equipment such as Class 43 and Class 66 units.

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  • Platform ID qPosFSN3hfY
  • Views 1,449
  • Date published 2 Jul 2020 12:30
  • Date added 21 Jun 2026 15:32
  • Recorded 12 Jul 2005
  • Locomotives 8
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