The Sights and Sounds of New Street on a Summer Saturday - Part3 (1980s)

Captured on a typical summer Saturday in the late '80s, this video takes you to the heart of Birmingham New Street. Watch a steady flow of classic BR traction—Class 31s, 47s and more—arriving and departing beneath the station’s distinctive concrete roof. With a mix of holiday specials, InterCity services, and regional trains, it’s a snapshot of a busy day at one of Britain’s key rail hubs during the British Rail era. This video contains extracts from the excellent Roy Bowden collection in particular this one here    • British Rail 1988 (Part 4) - Birmingham Ne...   and is produced under Creative Commons Licence