4498 Sir Nigel Gresley, class 769s, and MORE at Watford
First up, is LNER class A4 4498 "Sir Nigel Gresley" passing with support coach 35465.
This was the 10:21 Alton - Crewe HS, under 3Z07, passing at 13:56, over an hour late.
Next up is a pair of class 769 units, on test to London.
769535 + 769549 formed the 10:46 Nuneaton - Euston (5Q00), and the 12:20 Euston - Stafford (5Q03)
They passed at 11:43 southbound, and 12:32 northbound.
Making a surprise appearance next, is Freightliner 90009 + 90046, on a northbound intermodal service.
This was the 09:12 Felixtowe North FLT - Garston FLT, under 4M63, passing at 13:06.
Next up, are two class 66-hauled freight trains.
GBRf 66775 leads the Ford train on the 09:30 Dagenham Dock - Garston Car Terminal (6X43), passing at 11:39.
DRS 66434 lead the Tesco Express on the 10:02 Tilbury Int'l - Daventry Int'l (4M07), passing at 12:36.
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Recorded October 16th 2025, 11:43 - 13:56.
Watford Junction (WFJ) - WCML.
This video captures various railway operations at Watford Junction and surrounding areas. It includes LNER class A4 4498 "Sir Nigel Gresley" passing with support coach 35465, two class 769 units on test runs to London, Freightliner intermodal services, and freight trains hauled by class 66 locomotives. The footage covers multiple services between locations such as Alton, Crewe, Euston, Nuneaton, and Stafford, with associated headcodes and operators noted.
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