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Freight & Steam Variety at Leicester , 47727, 45212, 60029 & More (05/09/25)

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πŸš† A busy 2-hour session at Leicester Station (05/09/25) capturing an amazing variety of freight, light engine moves, heritage traction, and even a steam special on the Midland Main Line.

πŸ“Ή Highlights include:

Class 47 (47727) on 0F59 working light engine – a classic loco still active on the modern mainline.

GB Rail freight Class 66s including:
β€’ 66759 on 4L13 intermodal
β€’ 66764 on 6H10
β€’ 66760 on 6M01

DB Cargo Class 66s:
β€’ 66207 on 4L32
β€’ 66019 on 4F46

Steam Locomotive 45212 on 5Z52 – a stunning mainline steam movement through Leicester.

Class 60 (60029) on Leicester L.I.P yard movement – heavy freight power at work.

πŸ”₯ This video showcases everything from classic heritage diesels to modern GBRf & DB Cargo freightliners, plus the rare treat of mainline steam in 2025.

πŸ“ Location: Leicester Railway Station
πŸ“… Date: 5 September 2025
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours of action-packed trainspotting

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A variety of freight and heritage locomotives were captured at Leicester Station, including Class 47 (47727), Class 60 (60029), and multiple Class 66 units operated by GBRf and DB Cargo. Highlights include steam locomotive 45212 on a mainline service and light engine movements. The video features various headcodes such as 0F59, 4L13, and 5Z52, with activity spanning different operators including British Railways, East Midlands Railway, and Midland Mainline.

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  • Platform ID aJiYB_il_2E
  • Views 140
  • Date published 8 Sep 2025 14:00
  • Date added 20 Dec 2025 00:38
  • Recorded 5 Sep 2025
  • Locomotives 8
  • Headcodes 7
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