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Class 68, Freight and Passenger Trains at Leicester 3 Hours of Non Stop Action August 2025

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πŸš† Leicester Railway Action – 22/08/25 | Freight, DMUs & Light Loco Movements πŸš†

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6vBKrPMY_k&list=PLf4e-gtooPEPMn-anwSLBJ94GbQI0IKvP&pp=gAQB

Filmed at Leicester Railway Station in just a 3-hour period, this video captures a fantastic variety of passenger units, freight trains, and depot movements alongside a rare light engine move by Class 68 No. 68028 (0O86 Loughborough Brush – Eastleigh).

πŸ“Ή Passenger Units Seen: selected videos

Class 222 Meridians: 222102, 222004, 222011, 222103, 222002, 222016

Class 158: 158864

Class 170 Turbostars: 170397, 170618, 170515, 170101

πŸš› Freight & Locos:

Class 66: 66739, 66311, 66174, 66533, 66713

Class 68: 68028 light engine (0O86 Loughborough Brush – Eastleigh)

🏭 Leicester L.I.P Depot Movements:

769535 & 769549

A real mix of freight trains, passenger services, and depot activity – perfect for fans of UK railways, East Midlands action, and mainline diesel power.

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This video captures a variety of passenger and freight train movements at Leicester Railway Station over a three-hour period. It features several Class 222 Meridians, Class 158, and Class 170 Turbostar units, alongside Class 66 and Class 68 locomotives. A rare light engine move by Class 68 No. 68028 is also included. Depot movements from Leicester L.I.P are shown, providing a mix of freight trains, passenger services, and operational activity for railway enthusiasts.

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  • Platform ID i9lO4MN2J1s
  • Views 250
  • Date published 23 Aug 2025 08:18
  • Date added 20 Dec 2025 00:38
  • Recorded 22 Aug 2025
  • Locomotives 19
  • Headcodes 9
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