175s to GWR

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« Reply #30 on: Yesterday at 18:01:22 »

Quote from: TonyK on Yesterday at 16:06:20

That was another tour of England! Will they still need two Class 37s when they go into service?

Supposed to be about speed restrictions. Seeing the youtube video I'd like to know what speed it was going.

Another thing that surprises me is only one unit at a time will take ages. They have moved two units before.


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