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Fort William Sleeper 1996

Channel: antman09ful1
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You Cannot beat a Class 37 working the sleeper service to and from Fort William for that outstanding sound through the Highlands. Here I have filmed 37428 and 37430.
Some history on 37428. Built in 1965. Last Passenger working was 1Z18 on 20/10/03. Went for storage at Margam on 02/03/08. Removed from Margam to C.F. Booths on18/12/09. Then went to Long Marston on Feb 2010. then removed by road back to C. F. Booths on 7/11/2012. As on the 2/1/13 it had not been cut up.
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This video features two Class 37 diesel locomotives, 37428 and 37430, operating on the sleeper service to and from Fort William. The footage highlights the distinctive sound of these locomotives traversing the Highland route. Some historical information is provided about 37428, including its construction date in 1965 and its final passenger service on headcode 1Z18 before being placed into storage. The video offers a nostalgic look at this particular service and locomotive operation in the region.

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  • Platform ID rFamNZI-8Bo
  • Views 3,729
  • Date published 9 Jan 2013 09:14
  • Date added 22 Jan 2026 14:44
  • Recorded 20 Oct 2003
  • Locomotives 2
  • Headcodes 1
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