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Class 69, Class 66s & 170 DMUs Epic Freight & Horns at South Wigston

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πŸš† A busy 3-hour trainspotting session at South Wigston Station (26/08/25) featuring a superb variety of freight locomotives and passenger units, with some great horn action from drivers!

πŸ“Ή Locomotives & Units Featured:

Class 69: 69010 (0V76)

Class 66s: 66716 (4L05), 66778 (0M70 light loco), 66311 (4M78),
66506 (4L93 with epic horn salute 🎺),
66026 (4L32), 66722 (6G16), 66709 (4L13 in striking livery),
66066 (4F46 with graffitied hoppers)

Class 170 Turbostars: 170638, 170110, 170618 – with horn tones from drivers πŸ‘

πŸ“ Location: South Wigston, Leicestershire
πŸ“… Date: 26 August 2025
⏱️ Filming Window: 3 hours of freight + passenger action

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A variety of freight and passenger trains can be seen at South Wigston, Leicestershire, including Class 69 and Class 66 locomotives as well as Class 170 Turbostars. Several units are identified by their headcodes and some feature driver horn salutes. The video captures a range of railway activity over a three-hour period.

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  • Platform ID LNMwUwh_6nk
  • Views 211
  • Date published 27 Aug 2025 15:16
  • Date added 20 Dec 2025 00:38
  • Recorded 26 Aug 2025
  • Locomotives 12
  • Headcodes 10
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