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(HD) Great Western Railway 175 specials featuring Class 57's, Steam Autocar & 150001! - 18/10/14

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Great Western Railway celebrated its 175th anniversary on the 18/10/14, and ran various specials including unusual motive power and rare track. The first part of this video the Steam powered Autocar was used to power shuttles running from Southall to Brentford stone terminal, some onboard footage features. Next up is Class 57's unusually using Night Riviera MK3 sleeper stock running from Paddington, Greenford & Ealing in a big circle using 57604 & 57605. Finally 150001 worked down the Colnbrook freight branch.

A most enjoyable day out was had!
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A video captures special services operated by Great Western Railway on its 175th anniversary, featuring unusual motive power and rare track usage. The Steam Autocar was used for shuttles between Southall and Brentford stone terminal, while Class 57 locomotives, 57604 and 57605, hauled Night Riviera MK3 sleeper stock on a circular route from Paddington, Greenford, and West Ealing. Additionally, locomotive 150001 worked on the Colnbrook freight branch. The footage highlights these special operations with onboard views and notable railway assets.

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  • Platform ID yHBMbw1bRVk
  • Views 275
  • Date published 29 Jun 2020 10:31
  • Date added 16 Jan 2026 21:56
  • Recorded 18 Oct 2014
  • Locomotives 4
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