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Rare Class 20s, Pullman 67s & Route Learning 69! Midland Mainline Day and Night Action

Channel: Trains & Freight Diaries
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πŸš† UK Trainspotting – Rare Class 20s, Pullman 67s, Class 69 Route Learning & Night Freight on the Midland Mainline! πŸš†

Join me for a full day of trainspotting and rail freight action on the Midland Mainline, filmed in and around Leicester, South Wigston, and Twittens Level Crossing. This video features a mix of rare locomotives, classic heritage traction, luxury Pullman duties, and busy freight movements β€” plus some special moments you won’t want to miss!

Locomotives & units featured:

20007 & 20205 – rare pair of Class 20s in night working action

69008 – Class 69 on route learning, complete with a friendly toot from 66770 and a wave from 66716

67006 & 67007 – prestigious Pullman service from London Victoria to Chesterfield

66504, 66716, 66770, 66311, 66026, 66192 – hard-working freight hauliers

37405 & 37219 – heritage Class 37s hauling monitoring services

Class 222 Meridians & Class 170 Turbostars – East Midlands passenger action

Pair of Class 43 HST power cars returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway

Video highlights:
βœ… Rare Class 20 double-header under the night lights
βœ… Route learning Class 69 with driver interactions
βœ… Luxury Pullman service hauled by Class 67s
βœ… Freight and passenger variety from daylight to nightfall
βœ… Scenic views from Twittens Level Crossing

πŸ“ Filming Locations:

Leicester

South Wigston

Twittens Level Crossing

πŸŽ₯ This channel is dedicated to UK railway action, covering everything from modern freight and passenger services to heritage locomotives and special charters.

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It includes footage from locations such as Leicester, South Wigston, and Twittens Level Crossing, with appearances by Class 69, Class 37, Class 170, Class 222, and Class 43 units. Operators involved include Blue Pullman, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, and others. The content highlights both passenger and freight activity across several key locations in the region.

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  • Platform ID i6vBKrPMY_k
  • Views 511
  • Date published 22 Aug 2025 12:01
  • Date added 20 Dec 2025 00:38
  • Recorded 14 Aug 2025
  • Locomotives 17
  • Headcodes 4
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