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Woking in the 1980s : Locomotive Power - Part 2

Channel: John K Wells
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This rare vintage railway footage captures an exceptionally busy day of locomotive activity at Woking station, filmed from an overbridge in 1988. Featuring a high number of loco movements and passing trains, this video is a must-watch for fans of British Rail in the 1980s.
Part 2 of 2
Seen in this video are multiple classic British locomotives, including:

Class 73 electro-diesel locomotives
Class 33 “Crompton” diesel locomotives
Class 50 express locomotives


This 1980s railway footage showcases a mix of freight trains, light engine movements, and shunting activity on the South Western Main Line—something rarely associated with modern-day Woking. The variety of traction and constant movement makes this a unique and historic look at UK rail operations during the late British Rail era.


Woking 1988, British Rail 1980s, UK trains 1980s, loco hauled trains UK, Class 33, Class 50, Class 73, diesel locomotives UK, railway shunting, vintage train footage, South Western Main Line, rail enthusiasts UK, old train videos, BR blue era, railway archive footage

📍 Location: Woking, Surrey, England
đź“… Filmed: 1988

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This video captures locomotive activity at Woking station in 1988, showcasing a variety of classic British Rail locomotives including Class 73 electro-diesel, Class 33 diesel, and Class 50 express types. The footage features numerous loco movements, freight trains, light engine operations, and shunting on the South Western Main Line. While specific headcodes are not identified in the record, the content provides a rare glimpse into rail operations during the late British Rail era.

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  • Platform ID -BccyPmENwE
  • Views 1,300
  • Date published 24 Apr 2026 06:00
  • Date added 22 Jun 2026 16:03
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 0
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