The History of the 80 Class | Explained

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The 80 Class was once a common sight across Northern Ireland, but today she is retired at a heritage railway in Downpatrick.

The 80 Class' home at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway has seen tough challenges since her arrival, from Covid-19 to massive storms flooding the entire town.

With restoration works now fully back into the swing of things, what does that mean for her future?


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Intro 0:00
In the Beginning... 01:23
The Technical Stuff 02:29
The Troubles 06:11
CAF 08:48
Class 4000s 10:56
The End of the Line 13:38
The Saviour 15:13
The Flood 19:26
Recovery and Restoration 24:00
Volunteer Testimonials 25:10
Outro 28:37

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