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Twilight Grid Railtour. March 31st 2004

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Starting at Llanwern I recorded, what was at the time, the last 56 to leave the plant on the 30th March 2004, all 56s were being withdrawn ! Later we see her switched off at Newport with Load Haul 60008. 5.00am the day after Nick and I caught the last 56 railtour from Temple Meads to York. 56115/078 were to be the stars of the day. Part 1 takes us up to York where both locos were shunted around ready for the return trip to Bristol. Do you recognize yourself on this " final tour " ?.part 2 soon
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This video captures a railtour featuring several historic locomotives, including 43148, 56078, 56115, and 60008. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Newport and York, with mentions of operations involving Load Haul 60008 and the final runs of the 56 class locomotives. The audio transcription references a journey from Temple Meads to York and highlights the significance of these machines during their final operational days. Some operator and location details are noted, though headcode information is not available in the record.

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  • Platform ID nejlcPM_19w
  • Views 350
  • Date published 19 Oct 2014 18:37
  • Date added 21 Jun 2026 20:31
  • Recorded 30 Mar 2004
  • Locomotives 4
  • Headcodes 0
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