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20088
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Videos featuring 20088
This video explores the operations of Direct Rail Services (DRS), a rail freight company established to handle nuclear flask traffic and later expanded into broader commercial markets. It highlights various freight services, including nuclear flask trains, nitric acid trains, and intermodal services. Notable locations featured include Durham, Dungeness, Purfleet, and others. The footage includes locomotives from Class 20 and Class 66, with one headcode identified as 6C66. The content provides insight into the diverse freight movements associated with DRS's growth and operations.
This video captures footage from the Plym Valley Railway during an enthusiasts' event, featuring HSTs in operation. It includes views of Laira and mentions Gronk action. The footage shows a variety of rail stock, including classes 150, 159, 166, 20, and 221, along with operators such as British Railways, GWR, Intercity, and South Western Railway. Locations featured include Plymouth, Barry, Exeter St Davids, Exmouth, the South Devon Railway, and Totnes. A headcode of 0S01 is also noted in the metadata.
This video features a locomotive convoy on the UK railway network, showcasing various classes of rolling stock including Class 19, 20, 37, 47, and 60. Operators featured include Avanti West Coast, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GBRF, Loram, South Western Railway, Transpennine, and West Coast Railways. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Barrow-in-Furness, Bletchley, Carlisle, Fort William, Lancaster, Oxenholme Lake District, Stafford, and Water Orton.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Action During Storm Bram at Carlisle Station Freight/Passenger 9th December 2025 WCML
This video captures railway activity at Carlisle Station during Storm Bram, featuring a variety of train types including Avanti West Coast Pendolino 390s, Northern class 156/158 units, Colas rail HST test trains, Freightliner class 90s, Direct Rail Services Class 88s, and GBRF class 66 locomotives. Additional locations mentioned include Cromer, Dagenham Dock, Leeds, London Euston, Middlesbrough, and Whitehaven. Headcodes identified in the footage include 1S90, 2C56, 2H99, 2N58, 2N62, 4M11, 4M48, and 6L38.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Trains at 3 locations Nuneaton Stoke-on-Trent Stafford Oxenholme November 25th 25
This video features freight trains operating at multiple locations across the UK, including Nuneaton, Stoke-on-Trent, and Oxenholme Lake District. It includes a variety of locomotives from operators such as Freightliner, GBRF, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and West Coast Railways. The footage captures classes 47, 59, 60, and 66 locomotives, along with some class 37 units. Headcodes such as 4L05, 4L58, and 6S20 are present in the metadata, indicating various freight services. The video provides a snapshot of freight operations across different regions of the country.
This video captures footage from the Epping-Ongar Railway during a diesel-themed event in September 2024. It features multiple Class 20 locomotives, including 20007, 20048, 20088, and 20227, as well as Class 47 47635, operating at North Weald and Ongar. The footage includes a ride from Ongar to Blake Hall behind a British Rail blue-liveried Class 20 locomotive. The video highlights the railway's heritage and operational activity during the event.
This video captures freight train activity at Sandbach and Crewe railway stations in Cheshire. It includes footage of various locomotives, including 67012, which recently underwent repainting, as well as Class 57 units heading to Stafford. The content also mentions light engine movements and discussions around planned train movements between Avonmouth and Leicester. No specific routes or operational details are provided beyond the on-site observations.
This video, titled "Seven Valley Railway Diesel Gala," captures footage from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It features a variety of railway stock including classes 20, 33, 37, 56, 57, 58, and 66, though operators are not specified. The locations shown include Kidderminster, Kidderminster Town, Minster, and Shrewsbury. A headcode of "6B00" is also noted in the metadata.
This video features rail operations involving multiple locomotives and freight services. It includes stock such as classes 20, 47, 57, 60, and 66, with operators including Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GBRF, Southeastern, and West Coast Railways. The locations shown include Stafford, Bluebell Railway, and Doncaster. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
This video captures a train journey from Kemble to Derby via Cheltenham Spa. The route is operated by Cross Country and GWR, with stock including classes 158, 170, and 20. The footage provides a view of the railway network between these locations. Some details such as headcodes are not included in the current record.
Several locomotives and railcars are visible, including classes 20, 37, 47, and 56, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage includes a tour of the area by a diesel multiple unit. Locations mentioned include London Euston, Northampton, and Norwich. The event highlights the accessibility of exhibits, ranging from historic to modern rail equipment.
This video features unseen freight footage and highlights from May 2024. It includes various locomotives and rolling stock, including classes 20, 37, 56, and 60, as well as several units from operators such as British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GWR, Intercity, and Maritime. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video features a collection of railway stock, including Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives, filmed at Bridgwater. The footage includes several units such as 68004, 68006, 68007, 68018, 68019, 68034, and 88007. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is noted as the operator, and the headcode 9K32 is associated with the content. The recording location is Bridgwater.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 09, 20, 35, 42, and 52, with labels such as D7029, D1013, and D1062. It captures activity on the Severn Valley Railway, along with locations in Charing and Kidderminster. Multiple headcodes are present, indicating various train services. The footage includes shunt moves and events from an excursion day, offering a glimpse into railway operations and movements.
The video captures scenes of locomotives at Kidderminster Town Station and the Severn Valley Railway diesel depot. It shows a Taw Valley train being signaled to stop by station staff due to an apparent issue with a door not being fully closed. The footage highlights the swift response from both station personnel and the train crew. The Severn Valley Railway is featured, along with locations including Bridgnorth and Kidderminster Town. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including GWR Castle Class locomotive 43186 and several heritage diesel units, captured at the Severn Valley Railway and Kidderminster depot. The footage includes scenes of historic locomotives in operation and movement within the depot area. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, GWR, RailAdventure, and West Midlands Trains. Headcodes 2N42 and 2S08 are also noted in the metadata.
This video captures footage from the Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Diesel Gala, featuring a variety of diesel locomotives. Among the visiting locos were D9009 'Alycidon' from the Great Central Railway and Class 56 locomotives 56098 and 56081 from GBRF. Other stock included 20048, 31466, 40106, 50035, 55009, and others. The event took place at the Severn Valley Railway and Great Central Railway locations. Headcodes such as 1B83, 1M50, 1S42, and 1V38 were also recorded during the event.
This video captures scenes from the Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Diesel Bash, featuring locomotives and operations at Highley. Stock identified includes classes 20, 31, and 46, with labels such as 20048, 20088, 31466, and 46045. The event took place on 29 September 2022, with locations including Highley, Newcastle, Swansea, and the Severn Valley Railway. A headcode of 1E30 is noted. The content provides a glimpse into diesel operations during this special event.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including Class 20, 37, 60, 66, and 68 locomotives, as well as Class 88 units numbered 88001 to 88002. The footage was filmed at several locations, including Crewe, Nuneaton, and Tamworth. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRF, and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures freight train activity at Casey Lane, Crewe. It features multiple locomotives including classes 20, 50, 58, and 66, with associated labels such as 20088, 50002, 58014, and several 66-class units. The operators involved include DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GBRF, and Romic. Additional locations mentioned are Malcolm Logistics and Newport. The record lacks headcode information.
This video captures rail activity at Carlisle, featuring a variety of train stock including classes 156, 170, 20, 325, 397, 56, 60, and 66. Multiple operators such as British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services, Freightliner, GBRF, Northern, Scot Rail, and Transpennine are represented. Additional locations mentioned include Aberdeen, Doncaster, Felixstowe, London Euston, Malcolm Logistics, Manchester Airport, and Tyne Yard. Several headcodes are also identified in the footage.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 20, 37, 66, and 350, along with steam locomotives, operating on the Stafford area. The footage includes locations such as Stafford, Alston, and Malcolm Logistics. Several operators are associated with the content, including Avanti West Coast, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GBRF, and Virgin Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a collection of withdrawn railway locomotives, including classes 20, 37, 47, 56, and 87, captured at Long Marston in 2008. The footage is part of a tour focusing on diesel multiple units (DMUs) and includes various liveries and classes. Some operators associated with the locomotives include British Railways, EWS, London Northwestern Railway, and Transpennine. Additional locations mentioned are Crewe and Norwich. The video provides a historical snapshot of these locomotives, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
Several locomotives were present, including classes 20, 37, and 57, with specific units such as 20302, 20312, 37424, 37425, 37259, 57010, 57302, and 57312. The event took place in rainy conditions. Operators associated with the depot include Direct Rail Services (DRS), British Railways, Network Rail, and Scot Rail.
A locomotive identified as 57601 is shown at Kings Norton leading a rail tour, with the headcode 1Z54 indicated for the journey from Birmingham International to Plymouth. Another stock unit, labeled 20088, is also present in the footage. The video captures part of a train service, though operator information is not available in the metadata.