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156479
Class 156
Videos featuring 156479
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy 2 Nights at Carlisle Station Freight Passenger 2 Test trains 4 class 37s 29/21 July
This video captures activity at Carlisle Station and surrounding areas, featuring a variety of trains including Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, Transpennine Express 397s and 802s, Northern Class 156 and 158 units, Freightliner and GBRF Class 66 freight locomotives, DB Schenker Class 66s, ROG Rail Group 93s, and Network Rail/Colas test trains. Several Class 37 diesel units are also present. The footage includes multiple locations along the West Coast Mainline and features various headcodes associated with passenger and freight services.
This video features a variety of railway stock captured at locations including Carlisle, Lake, Lancaster, and The Lakes. Trains identified include classes 156, 158, 390, 397, 50, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage provides a visual record of train activity in these areas without specific headcode information available.
A Class 156 'Super Sprinter' diesel multiple-unit train, numbered 156479, is shown arriving at Platform Two of Carlisle Citadel Station. The train is associated with Northern and British Railways operators. No headcode information is available in the record.
West Coast Mainline trains
Lunch time Rush Hour At Carlisle Station Freight Passenger Trains 16th June 2026 WCML
Trains identified include Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, Northern class 156/158 units, Transpennine Express services, Direct Rail Services, DB Schenker, and Colas RailFreight class 70 log trains. The footage includes multiple train headcodes and shows activity across several locations along the route.
On 20 April, Carlisle saw a mix of regular freight services and special workings following the reopening of the West Coast Main Line. Disruptions occurred on the Tyne Valley line due to a fatality east of Hexham, leading to cancellations and limited services until the afternoon. Passengers faced overcrowded trains when services ran. Later in the day, the Great Britain XVIII tour train experienced delays at Hellifield due to fuel and water stops. The video captures these events with timestamps provided for reference.
Trains include Avanti Pendolino services, Northern Trains 156s and 158849, Freightliner 90s, BR A1 60163 'Tornado', BR 34067 'Tangmere', and WCR 47813. The footage includes a mix of intercity services, freight trains, and rail tours operating under varying weather conditions. Additional locations mentioned include Carnforth, Euston, and others.
A journey through the Stockton & Darlington region is captured in this video, showcasing a Northern stopping train traveling from Middlesbrough to Newcastle. The route includes notable locations such as Causey Arch, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, and Durham, with highlights including the passage under Sunderland Town Centre, over the Wear, and across the George Stephenson High Level Bridge. The footage also features the Metro 1500V DC system in use. Various railway operators and stock are identified within the metadata, though no headcodes are provided.
This video captures several trains at Newcastle and Dunston. It includes an empty GB Railfreight Class 66, a Lumo Class 66, and Northern Class 156 and 158 units. Additional stock identified in the footage includes Class 156s with labels 156479, 156483, and 156486, as well as a Class 158 with label 158851 and a Class 803 with label 803002. Operators present are GB Railfreight, Intercity, Lumo, and Northern. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
This video captures a variety of trains at Newcastle and surrounding areas. It includes LNER AZUMA (Class 800/801), Transpennine Express (Class 802), Northern (Class 156/158), Cross Country (Class 220/221), and GBRF Freight (Class 66). The East Coast Mainline was closed, requiring LNER AZUMA services to Edinburgh Waverley to take an alternative route via Carlisle. Other locations mentioned include Ash, Bede, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley.
This video features a train journey with a live band on board. The footage includes multiple locations across the UK, such as Alston, Carlisle, and Corbridge. Several stock items are identified, though operators are listed without specific association to the vehicles. The content provides a glimpse into a unique travel experience with musical entertainment.
This video captures a scenic rail journey through several locations in northern England, including Bardon Mill, Blaydon, Brampton, Carlisle, Corbridge, Dunston, Gateshead, Haltwhistle, Haydon Bridge, and Hexham. The footage features stock identified as class 156, associated with operators British Railways and Northern. While the specific route and service details are not provided, the video highlights the picturesque nature of the rail line. Some metadata fields, such as headcode information, are missing from the record.
This video features train spotting at Thornaby, capturing services operated by Northern and Trans Pennine Express. The footage includes Class 156, Class 158, and Class 185 trains, with headcode 3A32 identified. The recording highlights various rail stock units, though operator details for individual vehicles are not specified.
This video captures footage from a train spotting trip in the North East of England, featuring services operated by Northern, LNER, Transpennine Express, and Cross Country. It includes scenes from multiple stations across Newcastle, Northumberland, and Middlesbrough, including Alnmouth, Corbridge, Hexham, Middlesbrough, Redcar Central, Thornaby, and Plaza. The content provides a behind-the-scenes look at the journey, though some details about specific train services are not included in the metadata.
This video features train spotting at MetroCentre, showcasing services operated by Northern. The footage includes several Class 156 and Class 158 trains, though specific operator details for individual units are not provided. No headcodes are noted in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 156, 43, 56, 57, and 66, filmed across locations such as Carlisle and Templecombe. Operators associated with the content include Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRF, GWR, Network Rail, South Western Railway, and Transpennine. The footage appears to cover a range of railway operations, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
This video captures freight, RHTT, ECS, and test trains at Carlisle. It includes a variety of rolling stock such as classes 156, 325, 37, 43, and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. Additional locations mentioned include Newcastle, The Lakes, and Wapping. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
This video features a number of Class 68 and Class 66 locomotives operating on RHTT duties at Carlisle. The footage includes 68003 and 68006 running between Carlisle Kingmoor and itself, as well as 68022 and 68031 operating from Nunthorpe to Carlisle Kingmoor. Other locomotives visible in the video include 68001, 68008, 66031, and several others. The operators involved are Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Transpennine. The locations shown include Carlisle, Newcastle, and Nunthorpe.
This video documents a journey from Manors National Rail station to Manors Tyne and Wear Metro station, featuring a cancellation along the route. The footage includes trains operated by LNER, Lumo, Northern, and Transpennine, with locations such as Carlisle, Newcastle, and Thornaby appearing in the background. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features a variety of rail stock captured at Acklington on the East Coast Mainline. It includes London North Eastern Railway Class 800/801 'Azuma' units, Cross Country Class 220 'Voyager' DMUs, TransPennine Express Class 802 'Nova 1' Bi-Mode units, Northern Class 156 'Super Sprinter' DMUs, and a Colas Railfreight Class 56 diesel locomotive. The footage provides a glimpse of different operators and rolling stock types operating in the area. Some details such as specific headcodes are not included in the current record.
A video captures a train departing Acklington on a Northern Class 156 DMU, specifically unit 156479. The footage is from the 19:15 service running between Chathill and Carlisle. The record includes details about the stock type, operator, and locations involved in the journey. No headcode information is available for this video.
A Northern Class 156 diesel multiple unit, numbered 156479, arrives at Acklington station as part of a service running between Chathill and Carlisle. The video captures this moment from May 2022. Other locations mentioned include Carlisle, Chathill, and Newcastle. No headcode information is available in the record.
A Northern Class 156 diesel multiple unit, numbered 156479, is shown departing from Acklington station bound for Chathill. No headcode information is available in the record.
A Northern Class 156 DMU, numbered 156479, is shown operating a service between Widdrington and Acklington. The footage captures the journey as part of the 16:22 Carlisle to Chathill train. The locations featured include Carlisle, Chathill, Widdrington, and Acklington. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video compilation features footage of coal trains operating in the Newcastle and Carlisle areas between 2011 and 2013. It includes diesel locomotives, primarily Class 66s, with one instance of a Class 70 locomotive hauling coal wagons. The content highlights coal traffic on the UK rail network during a period when it was still relatively common before being largely replaced by biomass fuel for power stations. Some operators associated with the footage include DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF.
It features services to Carlisle, Lancaster, and Manchester Airport. The footage includes Class 156 and Class 195 diesel multiple units. The creator mentions experiencing a long-distance journey on a Class 195 and highlights the scenic route along the coast. Some challenges were encountered during the return trip, including cancellations and overcrowded replacements.
This video captures train movements across several locations in the north of England, including Eaglescliffe, Thornaby, Darlington, and London King's Cross. It includes footage of various rail stock, such as classes 142, 156, 31, 43, and 66, along with headcodes like 4M98, 4N89, 6B53, and 6H30. The operators involved include British Railways, DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, Northern, and Virgin Trains. The journey appears to be part of a trip that includes travel via London, as noted in the description.
This video captures Network Rail test trains at Newcastle Central Station in April 2016. It shows Class 37 No. 37421 operated by Colas moving towards Heaton Depot from Derby, and Class 37 No. 37688 operated by Direct Rail Services heading through the station with a test train bound for Inverness. The footage includes additional stock details and headcodes associated with the movements.
This video features two trains, 92003 and 92029, operating on the modal routes. Train 92003 is identified with headcode 4M26, traveling from Mossend to Daventry and passing through Lancaster. Train 92029 operates with headcode 4S45, running from Daventry to Mossend and passing Hest Bank. The footage captures these services on the network during early April 2014. No operator details are specified in the metadata.
A Class 66 diesel locomotive, numbered 66720, is shown in rainbow livery passing Heworth station near Gateshead, Tyneside. The train is part of a service from Tyne Dock to Lynemouth carrying loaded coal. GBRf is identified as one of the operators involved. No headcode information is available for this recording.
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Harry Sedgwick
The Class 156 'Super Sprinter' NORTHERN No.156479 was arrived onto Platform Two at Carlisle.
A Class 156 diesel multiple unit, numbered 156479, is shown arriving at Carlisle station. The operator associated with the train is Northern. No headcode information is available in the current record.