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Duke of Gloucester at speed on "The Southern Irishman"

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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May 3rd 2008, starting with a high view above the M4 at Port Talbot. Then down the line towards Pembrey and Burry Port before we see the Duke take on water in the station yard. Next, the class 66166 arrives to tow the train to Fishguard Harbour before we view the final clips as she returns at speed past Margam Yard
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A train is seen moving along a route in Wales, passing locations including Pembrey and Burry Port, Fishguard Harbour, and Margam Yard. The footage includes scenes of the Duke of Gloucester at speed, as well as the arrival of class 66 locomotive 66166 to tow the train. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, EWS, and Southern. The locations covered suggest a journey through southern Wales, though specific route details are not provided in the metadata.

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  • Platform ID eABlbf3829Y
  • Views 825
  • Date published 14 Sep 2018 17:03
  • Date added 21 Jun 2026 22:02
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 0
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