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2018105 minGdocumentary

Chiltern Mainline - Driver's Eye View

2018105 minGdocumentary

A class 68 diesel locomotive pulls a set of refurbished Mk 111 carriages, known as 'Silver Trains', along the Chiltern Mainline.

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A class 68 diesel locomotive pulls a set of refurbished Mk 111 carriages, known as 'Silver Trains', along the Chiltern Mainline.

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In the cab of a class 68 locomotive, the film offers an inside look at the Chiltern Mainline. This 2018 documentary runs for 105 minutes and features diesel-hauled expresses pulling refurbished Mk 111 carriages. These trains, marketed by Chiltern Railways as 'Silver Trains,' reflect a resurgence in this type of rail travel in the UK.

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