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156488
Class 156
Videos featuring 156488
This video captures railway activity at Carlisle Citadel Station and surrounding areas, featuring multiple train movements. It includes footage of Class 93 electric locomotives involved in stock moves, as well as other trains such as the Basford Hall to Carlisle engineers train with high-speed ballasters. Additional locomotives and rolling stock from various operators are also shown, including classes 156, 158, 390, 66, and 68. The video includes mentions of locations such as Crewe, Kilmarnock, and others, with several headcodes noted.
This video explores the challenges faced by Britain's railway system during May 2018, a period marked by significant timetable changes that led to widespread disruption. It examines why these changes failed to go as planned and whether the rail industry has since improved its reliability. The content references several train stock classes, operators including Network Rail, Southern, and Thameslink, and locations such as Blackpool North, Gatwick Airport, and London Blackfriars. A headcode associated with the video is also noted.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Video of Northern on UKs Railway network Class 156s 158s 195s 323s 331s 969s Part 1 2026
This video features a variety of railway stock including Class 150, 156, and 158 units operating on the UK network. It includes footage from several locations such as Carlisle, Lancaster, Carnforth, Leicester, and Oxenholme Lake District. The operators involved are listed as Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Eastern Rail Services, Lumo, and Northern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Morning at Leicester Station Freight/Passenger/light loco Trains March 10th 2026
This video captures a busy morning at Leicester Station, featuring a variety of freight and passenger trains, including light locomotives. Trains identified include East Midlands Railways' 158s, CrossCountry's 170s, GBRF's class 47s, 57s, and 66s, Colas RailFreight's class 67/70/66, DB trains 66, Freightliner's class 66, and Network Rail's Class 153 test trains. The footage includes movements from multiple locations such as Chesterfield, Felixstowe, Mottingham, Mountsorrel, Northampton, Nottingham, Stansted Airport, and Trafford Park. Headcodes present in the video include 0Z55, 1B22, 1B43
This video captures train activity at Carlisle, featuring services operated by several rail companies including Avanti West Coast, Colas, Direct Rail Services, GBRf, Northern, ScotRail, and Transpennine Express. The footage includes trains from locations such as Leeds, Lancaster, Preston, and The Lakes. A variety of rolling stock is visible, though specific headcodes are not included in the record.
This video discusses the UK's rail capacity challenges, highlighting the high frequency of train services and questioning whether this addresses overcrowding. It explores the reasoning behind current service patterns without providing specific operational details. The footage includes trains from various operators such as Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, and Northern, captured at locations including Accrington, Blackburn, and Belle Vue. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures footage from Northern's Heaton Depot Open Day, featuring various train services and events. It includes mentions of Northern services such as 150, 156, 158, and 195, along with other operators and locations like Newcastle and Doncaster. The event saw significant attendance, particularly on Saturday, with notable trains including Sir Nigel Gresly and the HST tour. The footage also includes details of travel arrangements and highlights the atmosphere during the open day.
brunelheritage
Locomotion surrounded by Legends! | A visit to the Shildon museum including a look in the New Hall!
A journey along the East Coast Mainline to Darlington and Shildon is captured, featuring various locomotives and rolling stock. The video includes GBRF Class 60 60002, Colas Class 37s 37219 and 37099, as well as other notable stock such as 43102 and 31018. The visit to the Locomotion Museum highlights historic locomotives, including the original Locomotion from the Stockton & Darlington Railway, along with exhibits like the prototype Deltic and HST powercar. The New Hall, opened in May 2024, is also explored, showcasing additional locomotives and rolling stock.
A new European Train Control System (ETCS) is set to be implemented on the East Coast Main Line, marking a significant upgrade to the UK's rail signalling infrastructure. This change aims to enhance route capacity and improve train services across the network. The video discusses the implications of this upgrade, including potential increases in LNER service frequency. Various railway operators, locations along the East Coast Main Line, and train headcodes are referenced within the content.
This video features railway stock including classes 156 and 66, though specific operators are not identified. It includes footage from various locations such as Airport, Allens West, Bank, Barry, Bishop Auckland, Brighton, Bryn, Darlington, Dinsdale, and Eaglescliffe. The content does not include headcode information.
Trains observed include Class 156 and Class 158 units operated by Northern, as well as LNER AZUMA (Class 800/801) trains. On one occasion, the East Coast Mainline was closed, redirecting LNER services to Carlisle. The footage includes multiple train sightings but does not include headcode information.
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West Coast Mainline trains
Busy Fantastic Day at Carlisle Station Freight/Passenger/Test Trains August 26th 2025 WCML
This video captures a variety of train movements at Carlisle Station, including freight and passenger services. Trains featured include Avanti West Coast Pendolino, Transpennine Express, Northern, DB Schenker, Colas RailFreight, LSL Blue Pullman, Freightliner, Direct Rail Services, GBRF, Network Rail, and others. Multiple locations are mentioned, such as Glasgow Central, London Euston, Manchester Airport, Newcastle, and Whitehaven. Headcodes associated with the trains include 0Z73, 1M53, 1M85, 1M89, 1N63, 1N64, 1S81, 2C49, 2N12, and 4S57.
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.
Trains shown include LNER Azuma services, Cross Country Voyagers, TPE 'Nova 1' units, Northern 156 and 158 diesel multiple units, LUMO IETs, GBRF 60s, and a DB Cargo freight locomotive. The footage includes trains operating from Newcastle to locations such as Ashington, Carlisle, Hexham, Middlesbrough, Morpeth, Nunthorpe, and Plymouth.
This video captures trains operating between Grosmont (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) and Whitby, featuring services hauled by D7628 'Sybilla' and 31128 'Charybdis'. It also includes footage of Northern Rail's 156/158 diesel multiple units. The content highlights the scenic route and provides a contrast to other train types seen on similar routes.
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British Railways 2023-Newcastle with Colas, GBRF, LNER, Northern & TPE Class 66,70, 156, 158, 801/2
This video captures train activity at Newcastle Central in June 2023, featuring services operated by Colas Rail, GBRF, LNER, Northern, and Transpennine Express. The footage includes a variety of rolling stock such as Class 156 and 158 Sprinter DMUs, along with locomotives from Classes 66 and 70, and IEP units 801 and 802. The scene shows freight, intercity, and local services in operation.
This video features a selection of railway footage captured at Darlington on the East Coast Mainline. It includes London North Eastern Railway Class 801 'Azuma' EMUs, Cross Country Class 220/221 'Voyager' DMUs, TransPennine Express Class 802 'Nova 1' Bi-Mode units, and Northern Class 156 'Super Sprinter' and Class 158 'Express Sprinter' DMUs. Some of the Northern units are shown stabled and out of service. The footage was recorded on January 1st, 2022, and includes scenes from Darlington, Bishop Auckland, and Penally.
This video features a variety of trains at York Railway Station, including London North Eastern Railway 225s and HSTs, Cross Country Class 220/221 DMUs, Grand Central Class 180 DMUs, TransPennine Express Class 185 DMUs, Northern Class 170, 158, 156, and 150 DMUs, as well as Hitachi Class 800 IEP trains and DB Cargo/DRS Class 66 and Class 60 freight locomotives. The footage also includes clips from the National Railway Museum viewing balcony and inside the museum.
Northern services pass through Rochdale, heading towards Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford. Several train units are identified, including classes 142, 150, 156, 319, and 70. Freightliner and Northern are noted as operators associated with the footage. The locations mentioned include Rochdale, Leeds, and Manchester Victoria. A headcode of 5O00 is also recorded in the metadata.
This video shows trains at Heald Green station, with services operated by Northern, Arrivia Trains Wales, and Trans Pennine. The footage includes various train stock, including classes 156, 185, and 323, though operators for these vehicles are not specified. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
The video shows trains at Leyland station, with mentions of services operated by Northern and Virgin Trains. The location is noted as being on the West Coast Main Line, equidistant from London Euston and approximately 200 miles from Edinburgh or Glasgow. Several train stock items are identified, including classes 142, 150, and 156, though operators for these vehicles are not specified. The footage includes commentary from a viewer named NorthernTrainspotter97.
This video captures activity at Manchester Piccadilly Station. It includes footage of several rail vehicles, identified as classes 142 and 150, though operators are not specified. Additional locations mentioned include Buxton, Chester, Ore, and Preston. The record lacks headcode information.
This video captures train activity at Manchester Piccadilly Station and surrounding areas. It features multiple trains, including classes 142 and 150, though no operator information is associated with the stock. Locations mentioned include Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Crewe, Buxton, Southport, Hazel Grove, and Manchester Airport. The record lacks headcode details, so some specific service information may be unavailable.
Southernrailwaysfan
Northern Rail 156488 + 142039 Departs Manchester Piccadilly For Manchester Airport
A train service operated by Northern Rail departs from Manchester Piccadilly heading towards Manchester Airport. The service consists of two units, numbered 156488 and 142039, which are both classified as Class 156 and Class 142 stock respectively. The video captures the departure from one of the major stations in Manchester, with the destination being the city's airport. No headcode information is available for this service.
It features several rail vehicles, including classes 150, 156, and 158, though no operator details are specified for these units. Additional locations mentioned include Buxton, Chester, and Hazel Grove. The record lacks headcode information, which may limit the specificity of train identifications in the footage.