The LAST Run Through Newbury For 950001? - Morning freight and specials around Newbury
You see, Network Rail said that the equipment on 950001 is becoming ‘obsolete’ and therefore will be replaced by the same generation Class 153s which are actually better for the job.
This is a sad time for rail enthusiasts and will be missed.
We also see A DB Class 66!, Colas Rail Class 70 & A Colas Rail Tamper
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(Filmed on 22/07/2026)
The video features a Track Recording Train, 950001, which has been in service for nearly four decades and is now being phased out due to its outdated equipment. Alongside this train, footage includes a DB Class 66, Colas Rail Class 70, and a Colas Rail Tamper operating near Newbury and other locations such as Derby, Hope, Reading, Westbury, and Wootton. The video highlights the end of an era for rail enthusiasts as Network Rail plans to replace 950001 with more modern rolling stock.
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