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Previously known as: 20075 D8075
Videos tagged with these previous numbers are included below.

20309

Class 20

Videos featuring 20309

· including videos tagged as 20075 D8075
A train comprising units 20305 and 20309, operated by Direct Rail Services, passes through Kings Norton station with the morning sun reflecting off its surface. The train is working service 6V73, which runs between Crewe and Berkeley. A wagon numbered 92731 is also visible in the footage.
A train service operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) is shown passing through Kings Norton station, with locomotives 20309 and 20305 in operation. The footage captures part of the Bridgwater to Crewe service, identified by headcode 6M63. The route includes locations such as Bridgwater and Crewe. No additional details about the service or operational context are provided in the metadata.
This video shows a train service operating between Sellafield and Crewe, with headcode 6K73. The footage includes scenes from Lancaster, where the train is seen moving through the area. Stock numbers 20305 and 20309 are identified, though operator information is not available in the current record. The video provides a glimpse of rail operations along this route.
A train consisting of DRS 20309 and 20305, along with FNA 550033, is seen operating near Horfield, Bristol. The locomotives are hauling a freight service identified as 6m63, which appears to be transporting flasks from Bridgewater to Crewe. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is noted as the operator. While specific headcodes are not provided in the record, The current metadata does not include headcode information.
A video captures a train journey on the West Coast Main Line, with footage showing trains navigating through windy conditions near Carnforth. The DRS 20-class units are identified, and the route includes locations such as Sellafield, Carnforth, and Crewe. A headcode of 6K73 is noted in the metadata. The content provides a visual record of train operations under challenging weather conditions along this section of the railway network.
Trains with headcodes 0C51, 6C52, and 6K73 are shown, including services 20308/20312 and 20304/20302. The footage includes commentary referencing challenging weather conditions and a service failure between Wigan and Warrington. The video provides insight into the operational aspects of DRS services on these routes during May 2013.
This video captures a railtour operated by British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and Virgin Trains, featuring stock classes 20 and 37. The journey begins in Coventry and includes stops at Crewe, Highbury & Islington, Liverpool Street, and Tulse Hill. A headcode of 1Z20 is noted. The footage provides a glimpse into the rail network's operations across several key locations in the UK.
This video features a collection of clips showing RHTT/Track Cleaning trains operating across the UK during October and November 2012. It includes footage of Class 20, Class 37, and Class 66 diesel locomotives captured at various locations such as Carlisle, York, Brough, Metrocentre, Bristol, Clapham Junction, Durham, and Wakefield. The recordings provide a glimpse into the operations of these trains during that period.
This video features a collection of train driving clips showcasing skilled operators from various railway companies. The footage includes trains identified by stock numbers such as 20309, 43049, and others, with operators including DC Rail, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Coast, EWS, and Intercity. While the video highlights notable driving moments, specific locations and headcodes are not included in the metadata.
This video features a group of railcars identified as 20301, 20303, 20305, 20308, and 20309 operating under the headcode 6C51. The footage captures movement near Sellafield, Bare Lane, and Morecambe. The operator associated with the railcars is Direct Rail Services (DRS). The video includes a description of a "CHOPPER THRASH" leaving Bare Lane and later seen departing Morecambe. No further details about the journey or additional context are provided in the metadata.
The footage shows the locomotives at Northallerton, with additional location references to York. The operator is identified as Direct Rail Services (DRS). No headcodes are present in the record.
A video captures a train passing through Carnforth station, with structured metadata indicating it is related to service 6K73. The stock numbers 20308 and 20309 are identified, associated with the Direct Rail Services (DRS) operator. The locations mentioned include Sellafield, Carnforth, and Crewe. No further details about the journey or additional context are provided in the metadata.
FREIGHT TRAFFIC 1
antman09ful1
FREIGHT TRAFFIC 1
This video captures freight traffic movements recorded in recent days. It features multiple freight trains operating across various locations, including Felixstowe, Radcliffe, and Theale. Several stock identifiers, headcodes, and operators are present, indicating a range of freight services. The footage includes trains operated by BR - Sectors, DB Schenker, Freightliner, and Intercity, with a variety of train numbers identified.
DRS 20309+20308 Berkeley Flask 6M56
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
DRS 20309+20308 Berkeley Flask 6M56
A train operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) with stock numbers 20308 and 20309 is shown running on a route that includes Northfield station, heading towards Crewe. The train is carrying a nuclear flask and is identified by the headcode 6M56. The footage captures the movement of this freight service, highlighting its passage through the specified locations.
The headcode 6K73 is associated with the movement. The footage appears to depict rail activity along the coastal section near Arnside. Operators involved are British Railways and Direct Rail Services (DRS). No further details about the specific events or context of the journey are provided in the metadata.
This video shows clips from a train journey between Stratford and Carlisle, with footage of the train approaching Settle station on the outward trip and departing Lancaster on the return. The train involved appears to be either 20308 or 20309, though operator details are not provided. The recording captures moments from the route, including the departure from Lancaster where it is mentioned that train 20308 may have experienced an issue. No further operational details are included in the footage.
A train marked 20308 and another marked 20309 are seen arriving and departing Solihull as part of a tour operated by Cheshire Cat Tours in association with Pathfinder Tours. The journey is from Stratford-upon-Avon to Carlisle. No operator is explicitly named in the metadata, though Direct Rail Services (DRS) is listed as an associated operator. The video provides a glimpse of passenger pick-up operations at Solihull. Some details such as headcodes are not present in the record.
A video captures Class 20 diesel locomotives, including units 20304, 20308, and 20309, operating on a tour from Stratford station. The footage is associated with Direct Rail Services (DRS) and appears to depict the locomotives in motion during an early morning service. No headcodes are provided in the metadata, and further details about the route or specific operational context are not included in the available information.
This video captures a train service involving stock 20309 and 20312, operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS), at locations including Sellafield, Carnforth, and Crewe. The footage shows the train arriving and departing from Carnforth, with a headcode of 6K73. No further details about the journey or specific events are provided in the metadata.
A video shows a train journey involving services 20309, 20311, and 20312, operating under headcode 6K73. The route appears to be between Sellafield and Crewe, with footage captured near Lancaster station. The audio mentions "312 clagging nicely on the approach to Lancaster stn," indicating a train movement in that area. No operator information is available for this recording.
CLASS 20s TO KENT
antman09ful1
CLASS 20s TO KENT
A rail video captures footage of a Class 20 locomotive, specifically unit 20309, operating on a tour that included stops at Perry Barr and Coventry. The train departed Coventry three minutes late but was noted for its sound quality. The operator associated with the locomotive is Direct Rail Services (DRS). No headcode information is available in the record.
A rail journey featuring trains 20309 and 20312 is shown departing Birmingham International as part of a tour operated by Cheshire Cat Tours in association with Pathfinder Tours. The route appears to be from Whitchurch to Canterbury. No operator is explicitly named in the metadata, though Direct Rail Services (DRS) is listed as an associated operator. The video captures the train after a passenger pick-up, but further details about the journey or service are not provided in the available data.
A train convoy operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) is shown moving through Arnside, with 20309/37038 pulling a group of carriages including 66432, 20305, and 20301. The footage captures the movement over the Arnside viaduct. The train service is associated with headcode 6K73 and includes locations such as Sellafield and Crewe.
A rail journey is shown with trains 20309 and 37038 operating on the route between Sellafield, Lancaster, and Crewe. The video includes a mention of a Direct Rail Services (DRS) driver. British Railways and Direct Rail Services are noted as operators involved. The footage captures movement along this section of track, with reference to headcode 6K73.
This video features DRS Class 20 diesel locomotives 20305 and 20301 operating on Nuclear Flask trains at Carlisle and Heworth. The footage includes a section of train 6C46 passing through Carlisle Station heading towards Sellafield, recorded on 9 June 2012, and another showing the same locomotives on service 6M60 travelling from Seaton-on-Tess to Sellafield via Heworth (Gateshead) on 11 June 2012. Additional Class 20 locomotive 20309 is also noted in the metadata.
Brigwater Flask DRS 37606 + 20309
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
Brigwater Flask DRS 37606 + 20309
A train consisting of locomotive 37606 and carriage 20309 is shown at Northfield station. The train is operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) and is running on the Bridgwater to Crewe route with headcode 6M67. The video captures a nuclear flask being transported, as indicated by the description.
20308+20309 Berkeley Flask
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
20308+20309 Berkeley Flask
This video features a 6M56 train operating between Crewe and Kings Norton, captured on 22 March 2012. It shows the train with headcode 6M56 and includes stock numbers 20308 and 20309. The footage appears to be of a flask service, though no operator information is available in the metadata. The locations mentioned are Crewe and Kings Norton. Some details such as the operator remain unspecified in the current record.
A video captures train services operating near Lancaster, featuring locomotives 37601 and 37605, with additional units 20308 and 20309. The footage shows movement through the Lancaster loop and departure from the area. Headcode 6K73 is mentioned in the description. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is noted as an operator involved. The content includes commentary about 37605 returning to service after a period of storage and repaint.
This video captures two Class 20 diesel locomotives, numbered 20308 and 20309, operating in the north west of England. The footage shows the locomotives at Bare Lane and later as they depart Carnforth heading towards Sellafield. The train is identified with headcode 6C52. The operator associated with the video is Direct Rail Services (DRS). The locations featured include Sellafield, Bare Lane, and Carnforth.
A rail convoy featuring locomotives 57007/57009 and units 37409/20309/20308 is shown heading south from Sellafield towards Crewe. The movement is associated with headcode 6K73 and operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS). The video captures the journey of this train formation, likely part of a scheduled service or special operation, as it travels along the route between the two locations.
A train comprising units 37510, 37423, 37612, and 20309 is shown moving north through Lancaster. The footage appears to capture part of a service operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS), with the headcode 6C53 associated with the journey. The route is linked to locations including Crewe, Sellafield, and Lancaster, though specific details about the service's purpose or full itinerary are not provided in the metadata.
A rail vehicle with headcode 6K73 is shown travelling between Sellafield and Crewe, passing through Lancaster. The video features a 20309/37612 combination train, likely operating on the West Coast Main Line. No operator information is available in the record.
A rail vehicle with stock numbers 20309 and 37601 is shown passing through Carnforth station, later seen moving through Lancaster station. The footage captures the train's movement on what appears to be a freight service operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS). The journey is noted to have originated from Sellafield and was heading towards Crewe, with the headcode 6K73 associated with the service.
This video shows a train operating on a windy day in the Morecambe area, featuring the 20309/37601 combination. The footage includes clips from locations such as Sellafield, Bare Lane, and Morecambe. The headcode 6C51 is associated with the service. While stock details are available, operator information is not present in the metadata.
37611+20309 Bridgwater flask
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
37611+20309 Bridgwater flask
This video shows a train carrying a nuclear flask traveling between Bridgwater and Crewe, with Northfield mentioned as a location. The train consists of stock numbers 20309 and 37611, identified by headcode 6M67. No operator information is available in the current record.
A rail vehicle operated by Direct Rail Services is shown at Kings Norton, with another unit nearby. The footage captures a nuclear flask service running on the Bridgewater to Crewe route, identified by headcode 6M67. Stock numbers 37608 and 20309 are present in the scene.
A video captures three instances of a 20/37 class train combination, including footage from the Heysham branch, Bare Lane, and Carnforth. The trains involved are identified as 20309 and 37038, with headcode 6C52. The locations mentioned include Sellafield, Bare Lane, and Carnforth. The video includes commentary referencing the event with enthusiasm. Some metadata fields such as operator information are missing from the record.
This video features trains operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) on the North West network. It includes services 20303 and 20309, which run between Heysham and Sellafield via Bare Lane, as well as 37610 and 37069 operating between Sellafield and Crewe via Lancaster. The headcodes 6C52 and 6K73 are noted in the footage. The locations shown include Bare Lane, Crewe, Lancaster, and Sellafield.
A video captures two Class 20 locomotives, numbered 20303 and 20309, operating in the Sellafield area. The footage includes the locomotives leaving Bare Lane and reversing at Morecambe, heading towards Heysham. A Direct Rail Services (DRS) driver is mentioned as being involved. The recording was made on a wet and windy day, with the uploader noting the rarity of seeing Class 20 locomotives in this area.
This video shows three Class 20 diesel locomotives operating at Crewe. The locomotives involved are numbered 20303, 20308, and 20309. The operator associated with the footage is Direct Rail Services (DRS). The location of the event is clearly identified as Crewe. No headcodes are present in the metadata for this video.
A rail journey is shown, featuring two Class 20 locomotives, numbered 20308 and 20309, operating a service from Crewe to Kingswear. The video mentions the train being approximately 12 minutes late at Drowtwich Spa. No operator or headcode information is provided in the available metadata.
6M56 20309+20308 Berkeley flask
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
6M56 20309+20308 Berkeley flask
A train service operating under headcode 6M56 is shown at Kings Norton station, with locomotives 20309 and 20308 visible. The route appears to be between Berkeley and Crewe. The operator involved is Direct Rail Services (DRS).
A pair of Class 20 locomotives, numbered 20308 and 20309, are shown passing through Arnside station in rainy conditions. The footage captures the trains heading towards Carnforth and Crewe. The video includes references to Sellafield as a starting point and features headcode 6K73. Operator information is not available in the metadata.
This video shows a train service operating between Sellafield, Carnforth, and Crewe. The stock involved includes units 20308 and 20309, which are classified as class 20. The operator is Direct Rail Services (DRS), and the headcode for the service is 6K73. The footage captures the movement of flasks, likely related to nuclear material transportation, at Carnforth. No further details about the journey or specific events during the service are provided in the metadata.
A video shows a group of Class 20 diesel multiple units, including 20310, 20312, 20313, and 20307, being moved from Carnforth to Carlisle Kingmoor by locomotive 66431. The units had been stored at Carnforth for approximately a year. Some of the Class 20 units, such as 20311 and 20314, are undergoing repainting at Barrow Hill ahead of being sold to Harry Needle Rail. Other Class 20 units, including 20901 and 20905, are also involved in operations with tube stock and water cannons.
A video shows WCR 57601 leading an excursion service (ecs) with DRS 20308 and 20309 passing Northfield station. The train is en route between Gloucester and Carnforth. The headcode for the service is 5Z38.
57601+20308+20309 5Z37 ECS
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
57601+20308+20309 5Z37 ECS
A video shows train 57601 operating as part of the WCR service, heading towards Gloucester on a Saturday. It is joined by Direct Rail Services units 20308 and 20309 for an ECS (Empty Coaching Stock) movement. The footage was recorded at Northfield, with locations including Carnforth, Gloucester, and Penzance mentioned in the description. The headcode 5Z37 is associated with this service.
A video shows a train service operating between Sellafield and Crewe, with footage captured near Lancaster. The trains involved are identified as 20303 and 20309, both classified under stock class 20. The headcode 6K73 is associated with the service. No operator information is available in the record.
This video shows train services operating on a route through Lancaster. The trains involved include 20309/20303 and 66428/66432, with headcode 6K73 mentioned. The locations featured are Sellafield and Crewe. While stock numbers are identified, operator information is not available in the current record.
20309+20303 Berkeley Flask
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
20309+20303 Berkeley Flask
A video captures train services 20309 and 20303 passing through Kings Norton, with a flask FNA 550030 visible. The trains are operating on route 6M56 heading towards Crewe. No operator information is available in the record, but the locations of Kings Norton and Crewe are noted. The footage provides a glimpse of railway operations along this section of track.
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This video features footage of three railtours from late February to early March 2011. The first tour includes the class 55 Deltic locomotive 55022 operating positioning services on the WCML between Preston and Euston. Filmed at Headstone Lane and Ledburn Junction. The second tour is Pathfinders' "Norfolk Broadsman," featuring DRS traction units 20309, 20308, and 37667, filmed near Ely after the train reversed. The tour originated in Crewe and was heading to Norwich. Headcodes 1Z25, 1Z28, and 1Z83 are associated with these services.
A video captures Deltic 55022 during a tour, departing from London King's Cross and arriving in Edinburgh. The footage includes scenes of the locomotive passing other units, including DRS 20s and a 37-class locomotive. The journey is part of a Pathfinder tour originating from Crewe and heading towards Norwich. The video features additional elements such as bagpipes, adding to the atmosphere of the event. While specific operational details are not provided, the footage highlights the movement of railway stock across key locations in the UK.
A train comprising units 20309 and 37409 departs Carlisle station on the 5Z42 service, with units 57004 and 57601 following behind. The train is operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) and the location shown is Carlisle. No further details about the journey or additional services are provided in the metadata.
A train marked 20309, operating as part of the Spitfire rail tour Cumbrian Crusader IV, comes to a stop at a red signal while accompanied by another locomotive numbered 37409. The footage captures this moment during what appears to be a heritage rail event. The headcode 1Z41 is associated with the service. While details about the operator and specific location are not available in the record, the video provides insight into the operation of these historic trains on the network.
A railtour featuring Spitfire Railtours' 'The Cumbrian Crusader IV' is shown at Moorthorpe, hauled by multiple locomotives including DRS class 20 309, DRS class 37 409 'Lord Hinton', and DRS class 57 004 and 601. The tour operated from Birmingham International to Carlisle with headcode 1Z41. Additional locations mentioned include Hope.
A British Rail Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66426, is seen moving a group of Class 20 diesel multiple units—20309, 20310, 20311, and 20312—towards Carnforth. The footage captures the train approaching the location for storage. Some of these units are noted to be destined for scrapping, while others will remain in service for specific roles such as water cannons and flask trains. The Class 66 is expected to return to Carlisle, leaving the Class 20 units at Carnforth for the remainder of the year, pending further decisions on their future.