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Class 70 locomotives - pure grunt!

Channel: MyLoveOfRailways
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When it comes to pure grunt, the class 70 diesel locomotives sit at the top of the pile. With a tractive effort of 120,000 lbf compared to the standard class 66 with 92,000 lbf they are entrusted with some of the heaviest hauls. Enjoy the sight os some, working loads or running light in this video.

00:00 Heavy Haul 700015 at Mexborough.

01:17 Colas 70808 + 70816 + 70805 at Doncaster.

01:42 70009 at Retford (low level).

02:05 70817 at Doncaster.

03:43 70816 at Swinton (South Yorkshire).

04:12 70816 at Brocklesby Junction.

05:02 70006 at Mexborough.


#trains #class70 #freighttrain #trainspotting
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  • Platform ID GiG26vP6pZc
  • Views 43
  • Date published 24 Aug 2026 18:44
  • Date added 25 Aug 2026 10:17
  • Locomotives 11
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