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BR : Early Diesels & Electrics - volume 2

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In our second video of this series we spend another 20 minutes looking at a variety of black & white and colour images of the early diesel and electric fleets that graced the British Railways network as the solution for replacing the steam locomotive was sought.

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This video explores early diesel and electric locomotives that operated on the British Railways network during the transition from steam power. It features a collection of black and white and colour images showcasing various models, including classes 43 and 40, as well as some DMUs. The footage is associated with multiple locations across Britain, such as Bethnal Green, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Victoria, among others. Headcodes and operators are also noted within the content.

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  • Platform ID hAa_MP0m0fs
  • Views 844
  • Date published 29 Jul 2026 11:00
  • Date added 31 Jul 2026 00:17
  • Recorded 15 Oct 1967
  • Locomotives 16
  • Headcodes 9
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