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156487
Class 156
Videos featuring 156487
This video captures a variety of trains at Newcastle and other locations across the UK network. Trains seen include LNER Azuma (Class 800/801), Cross Country (Class 220/221), Avanti West Coast (Class 807), TransPennine Express (Class 802), and Northern (Class 156/158). The footage includes multiple train units with various headcodes, offering a glimpse of rail activity in the region.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Morning At Carlisle Station freight trains Passenger Trains 21st/22nd July 26 WCML
This video captures a busy morning at Carlisle Station, featuring a mix of freight and passenger trains. Operators present include Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Colas, Freightliner, GBRF, and others. Train stock seen includes classes 156, 158, 37, 390, 397, 66, and 70. The footage includes services from various locations such as Doncaster, Glasgow Central, Harrington, London Euston, Manchester Airport, Newcastle, and Workington. Headcodes identified include 1M80, 1N77, 2H10, 5M89, 6M89, and 9M50.
It includes footage of 60532 Blue Peter running along the line, alongside other services like Lumo and freight movements. Various rail stock, including Class 156, 158, 20, 37, 380, and 321 units, are visible. The footage also shows operations at locations such as Carlisle, Garsdale, Kilmarnock, and others, with multiple headcodes identified.
It includes LNER Class 800/801 'Azuma' units, Cross Country Class 220/221 'Voyager' DMUs, TransPennine Express Class 802 'Nova 1' Bi-Mode units, and Northern Class 158/156 DMUs. The footage includes trains operating on the East Coast Main Line and other locations such as Aberdeen, Ashington, Bristol Temple Meads, Glasgow Central, Hexham, London King's Cross, Morpeth, and Newcastle. Headcodes present include 1E24, 1E25, 2A40, 2T48, 2T50, 2T51
A journey from Manors to Newcastle is shown in this video, recorded on a Northern Class 156 DMU numbered 156487. The service appears to be the 18:37 Ashington to Newcastle train. The route includes stops at Manors and Ashington, with the final destination being Newcastle. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures rail activity featuring multiple locomotives and rolling stock, including classes 156, 20, 37, and 47, along with a Class 35 diesel. The footage includes scenes from locations such as North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Grosmont, Middlesbrough, Whitby, and Crewe. Several operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, Northern, and Direct Rail Services. Headcodes identified in the video include 2G00, 2G06, 2P03, and 2P07.
This video features a variety of trains captured at Darlington and other locations along the East Coast Main Line. Trains include LNER AZUMA (Class 800/801), Cross Country (Class 221), TransPennine Express (Class 802), Northern (Class 156), and others. Several headcodes are present, indicating services running across the network. The footage provides a snapshot of train operations in the region during May 2026.
A Class 156 'Super Sprinter' diesel multiple-unit, numbered 156487, is shown departing from Platform Six at Carlisle Citadel Station. The train is associated with Northern and British Railways operators. No headcode information is available in the record.
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Frustrating West Coast Main Line Delays and Evening Freight at Carlisle 30 Jan 2026
This video documents disruptions on the West Coast Main Line near Carlisle, with southbound trains delayed and moving incrementally between stations. Northbound services were also affected due to an earlier incident at Euston. Freight movements are captured, though some scheduled freight services were cancelled. The footage includes various train stock, operators such as Avanti West Coast, Direct Rail Services, GBRF, Northern, and Transpennine, and locations including Carlisle, Euston, Glasgow Central, Newcastle, and others. Headcodes for several services are also noted in the metadata.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Day At Carlisle Station being Used as an terminus with Shuttle trains January 13th 2026 
This video captures activity at Carlisle Station, which is temporarily serving as a terminus due to ongoing bridge work south of Penrith. It features various trains including shuttle services, freight operations, and test runs. Locomotives and train units from multiple operators such as Avanti West Coast, Colas, Direct Rail Services, Freightliner, and others are present. The footage includes classes 156, 158, and other rolling stock, with headcodes indicating different services operating in the area.
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Superb Tuesday S&C Avanti Shuttles and Unusual Moves at Carlisle 13 January 26
This video captures railway activity at Carlisle Station, featuring Avanti West Coast Settle to Carlisle shuttle services using Class 805 units. Additional footage shows various locomotive movements involving Classes 37, 57, 66, and 70, along with Class 321 sets in the holding sidings. The video includes a range of stock numbers, operators, locations, and headcodes associated with the recorded events.
This video features railway scenes from the Tees Valley Line, including footage from Heighington station and other locations such as Airport, Allens West, Bank, Barry, Bishop Auckland, Bryn, Darlington, Dinsdale, and Durham. It includes various train stock numbers, such as 156451, 156487, 158816, 810001, 810005, and 93001, though operators are not clearly identified in the metadata. The content appears to focus on railway heritage and travel along this route.
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.
Trains spotted include Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, Northern 156s, Scotrail 156501, DRS 66425, Colas 70803, and LSL’s Pullman HST. The footage was recorded in a short timeframe and includes real-time train information for reference.
This video captures footage from Carlisle Citadel station, featuring trains operated by Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, and Direct Rail Services. The content includes various train stock types and headcodes, though specific operational details are not provided. The filming took place during the afternoon of 25 July 2025, with the creator noting a missed Freightliner service upon arrival and a journey back to Scotland on a Climate Pendolino.
This video discusses recent developments in the railway industry, including rail passenger numbers approaching pre-Covid levels, potential delays to HS2, issues with East Midlands Railway's Class 810 trains, and updates on West Coast Railways' plans to operate Mk1 steam carriages. It also covers news about freight operations, infrastructure contracts, and events related to heritage railways. The content includes interviews, industry insights, and a variety of railway-related topics covered in a structured format.
This video features a variety of diesel multiple units (DMUs) and electric multiple units (EMUs) operating in the North East of England. The footage includes British Rail classes 156, 158, 220, and 221 DMUs, as well as classes 801, 802, and 803 EMUs, captured at Newcastle, Sunderland, and other nearby locations. Operators involved include Cross Country, LNER, Lumo, and Transpennine. The record includes details of the rolling stock and operators but lacks headcode information.
This video features a festive message wishing viewers and subscribers a happy and peaceful Christmas. The content includes mentions of rail stock identified as 156487, 43277, and 66737, along with operators DB Schenker, Freightliner, and GBRF. Locations mentioned include Andrews House and Halfway. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features train spotting at Redcar Central, capturing services operated by Northern and Transpennine. The footage includes various train classes such as Class 156, Class 158, and Class 185. Additional locations mentioned include Tipton, which is referenced as the subject of a future video. Some operational details like headcodes are not included in the current 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 features train spotting at Dunston, capturing services operated by Northern. It includes various Class 156 and Class 158 trains, with some additional stock identified as Class 88. The footage was recorded across several locations in the area, including Battersby, Billingham, Brough, James Cook, Marton, Middlesbrough, Nunthorpe, Stockton, Thornaby, and Dunston itself. A headcode of 5T44 is also noted in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of railway stock at Darlington, including Northern Class 156 and 158 diesel multiple units, Freightliner Class 66 diesel locomotives, LNER Class 800/801 'Azuma' units, Lumo Class 803 EMUs, Cross Country Class 220/221 'Voyager' DMUs, and TransPennine Express Class 802 'Nova 1' Bi-Mode units. The footage was recorded on the East Coast Mainline and includes locations such as Darlington, Reading, and Saltburn.
This video features trains operating in the MetroCentre area and at Tynemouth metro station. The footage includes two Class 156 diesel multiple units, identified as 156448 and 156487. The operator associated with these trains is Northern. The locations shown include MetroCentre, Tynemouth, and Whitley Bay. No headcodes are present in the metadata for this recording.
This video features railway operations involving multiple train stock types, including classes 156, 158, 170, 37, and 66, across locations such as York, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Scarborough, Saltburn, and Doncaster. Operators represented include British Railways, Northern, Grand Central, and others. Headcodes identified are 6N53 and 6Y21. The content reflects a day of disrupted services with reports of delays and cancellations on Northern trains.
This video features several railway units, including Class 37 locomotives numbered 37116 and 37254, along with other classes such as 142, 156, 185, and 57. The footage was captured at multiple locations in Lancashire, including Bare Lane, Blackburn, Preston, and Derby. The operator Northern is mentioned, alongside references to Colas and other rail services. The video provides a glimpse of these units in operation on a cold afternoon, with the filmmaker noting the novelty of one of the locations.
A train comprising stock 150103 and 156487 departs Manchester Piccadilly heading towards Buxton. The operators involved are Northern and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A Class 156 diesel multiple unit, numbered 156487, is shown departing from Platform One at Carlisle. The train is operated by Northern. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A Class 156 'Super Sprinter' numbered 156487 arrives at Carlisle. The operator associated with the train is Northern. No headcode information is available in the current record.