West Coast Main Line (WCML) - Old Linslade and Leighton Buzzard, October 2004

Some scenes of the real West Coast Main Line, including the scenic location of Old Linslade, just north of the Linslade tunnels, and Leighton Buzzard. These were filmed in October 2004, to assist me in developing the Watford Junction to Rugby route for openBVE. At the time, class 87s were still running.
In this video, you'll see classes 58, 60 and 66 (diesel locos), a class 150 (diesel multiple unit), classes 87, 90 and 92 (25kV AC electric locos), as well as classes 321 and 390 (25kV AC electric multiple units). Line speeds on the fast lines at this location are 90 mph (145 km/h) for non-tilting passenger trains and 125 mph (201 km/h) for tilting trains, and 90 mph on the slow lines.
These shots were filmed on a Mini-DV camcorder, and are only in standard definition, unfortunately.

[@anthonybowden323]

Hi Amanda,
Indeed, yes! I was pleased to see the 92 and the diesels, but I really wanted to have some shots of the 87s before it was too late, so I'm especially glad about those.
Thanks for commenting! :-)

[@Tornado922]

absolutely fantastic watching this, always loved the 321 units especially in Silverlink colours. Certainly wasn't expecting to see the Great Eastern unit or the 150. Brought back so many great memories from here.

[@tomtrainspotter7231]

Tornado922 tis a shame as 321 LM are extinct. R.I.P SL & LM 321s you will be greatly missed ;-(

[@amandajh]

Nice to see Loco hauled expresses again!!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

How fast 19 years goes by

[@anthonybowden323]

Thanks to you both. :-) I think Old Linslade is one of the nicest locations on the southern section of the WCML.

[@YTNoharaHiroshi]

Nice video!

[@Marcolepsie]

Nice video
Good job! ;)

[@Gothpaladinus]

Very nice shots, favved!
May I expect other route parts too? :)