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Railways in Wales. Inside Canton Depot 1996

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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Back in February 1996 Nick and I had a guided tour of a very buy Canton Depot. Most of the locos were in the grey Transrail livery, and noticeable at the time were the number of engines running!
Other memories brought back; the footbridge which had limited access from the nearby road, the number of locos on site and the busy mainline
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This video captures a guided tour of Canton Depot in February 1996, offering a glimpse into the operations of the time. The footage highlights the presence of multiple locomotives, many painted in grey Transrail livery, with specific models including classes 37 and 56 identified. The narrator recalls the depot's busy atmosphere, the limited access to a footbridge from nearby roads, and the high number of engines on site. While no specific locations or headcodes are mentioned, the video provides an insight into railway operations in Wales during this period.

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  • Platform ID NQGVPhjwo5k
  • Views 978
  • Date published 9 Aug 2026 11:36
  • Date added 11 Aug 2026 00:32
  • Recorded 19 Feb 1996
  • Locomotives 9
  • Headcodes 0
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