Turning Railway Videos into Searchable Data: How Fishplate Members Can Help
Fishplate turns public railway videos into searchable rail data. Discover what was indexed this month and how enthusiasts can help complete the missing details.
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Class 37 Explained
The British Rail Class 37, originally known as the English Electric Type 3, is one of Britain’s most recognisable diesel-electric locomotive classes. Built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry and Robert Stephenson...
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Fishplate May 2026 Intelligence: Stock Spikes, Busy Locations and Newly Indexed Railway Evidence
Fishplate’s May 2026 indexed data gives us another snapshot of what rail video evidence can reveal when stock, operators, headcodes and locations are structured into searchable intelligence.
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What Does 1Z Mean? Special Train Headcodes Explained
If you spend time watching railway videos or checking train movements, you will eventually come across a headcode beginning with 1Z. For many enthusiasts, that is a reason to take a closer look. A headcode is a four-char...
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Trainspotting dictionary & common words
What are the essential terms and phrases commonly used in the rail industry, especially among train spotters? Understanding this vocabulary not only enhances your appreciation for trains but also connects you with a vibrant community of enthusiasts.
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Class 66 Sightings April 2026
Here are the most recent videos in April 2026 with class 66 sightings. Fantastic day At Stafford Freight/steam/passenger Trains 14th April 2026 WCML 66303, 66305, 66701, 66710, 66715, 66799 34028 'Eddystone' & 47826...
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An introduction to headcodes on trains
What are headcodes on trains? It won't take very long for you to be looking at trains, timetables or Facebook groups before you come across mentions of phrases like 4E39 or 5V23. To the untrained eye, they almost look li...
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Fishplate: A Rail Intelligence Platform
Fishplate is an AI-powered rail intelligence platform that transforms unstructured train videos into a searchable, organised database of locomotive movements and operational data. By utilising computer vision to extract key details like headcodes and asset numbers, it provides verifiable visual evidence that complements real-time tracking for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
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