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British Rail 1985-Stratford, Kings Cross & Royal Oak Classes 31, 47, 50, 86, 309, 312 & DMU

Channel: Soi Buakhao
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It's November 1985, the pre Network SouthEast era, and i'm in London. We see some classic BR traction in action at Stratford, Kings Cross and Royal Oak on freight, Inter-City and London & Provincial Sector services. Classes seen are 31, 47, 50, 86, 309, 312, Valanta powered Inter-City 125 and a Tamper in a variety of liveries-BR blue, GRW green, blue & grey and even the 'Jaffa Cake' London & Provincial livery. If you liked the video please subscribe to my channel, there are lots more transport & quirky vids to upload!
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  • Platform ID O3yk-i13UFI
  • Views 9,100
  • Date published 3 Oct 2026 09:30
  • Date added 6 Oct 2026 17:50
  • Recorded 19 Nov 1985
  • Locomotives 3
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