Footage of steam train being towed through streets of London after decommissioning.
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Short Summary
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Description
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Data
- Film ID:
- 1726.13
- Media URN:
- 53599
- Group:
- Pathe newsreels
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 08/06/1961
- Sound:
- sound
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:01:10:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:28:48:00 / 01:29:58:00
- Canister:
- 61/46
Unknown user says
"Doctor Follet" should read Doctor Follett.
The train in question is Castle Class engine 4073, "Caerphilly Castle".
The diesel loco seen is Warship Class engine D600, named "Active".
Unknown user says
Thanks!
Unknown user says
"M/S of the new diesel locomotive" - this is the Warship class engine D808, named "Centaur". (NOTE: This replaces my earlier post, which identified the engine as D600, "Active", which will need removing from the tags).