68004 at Springs Branch - 31st August 2024
"Rapid" makes an passing south along the west coast main line and through Springs Branch on the morning of Saturday 31st August 2024.
The class 68 making an ironic very rapid sight on the usual morning Coatbridge to Daventry Tesco container train running 10 late but very much trying to make up tome lost.
The class 68 Caterpillar C175-16 engine is a masterpiece and always sounds wonderful to a big diesal fan ears in the glorious morning sunshine.
The official working today 68004
4M27 0538 Coatbridge (Drs) to Daventry Int Rft Recep Fl
Passed 1007
Running 10 late
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Saturday 31st August 2024
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A Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotive, numbered 68004, is seen passing through Springs Branch on the West Coast Main Line. The footage captures the train as it runs late on a scheduled freight service from Coatbridge to Daventry with headcode 4M27. The video highlights the locomotive's performance and sound, noted by a diesel enthusiast. While specific locations beyond Springs Branch are not detailed in the metadata, the recording provides insight into the operation of this class of locomotive on a regular freight route.
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