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Trains & Freight Diaries
TRAINS at GRANTHAM. Class 99 'Flakes', Horn Salutes, ECML Action & 1978 Memories! 07/07/26
This video captures a brief rail spotting session in the North, featuring various train types including Class 170, 221, 465, and 66 units, as well as Class 800 and 801 services. The footage includes freight movements and is recorded near Doncaster, with additional references to locations such as Belmont, Bradford Interchange, Inverness, Leeds, Newcastle, Scarborough, Sheffield, and West Somerset Railway. Operators mentioned include Colas, GBRF, Grand Central, Intercity, LNER, Network Rail, and Northern. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Grantham Station, featuring multiple trains with various headcodes and stock numbers. The footage includes trains from different operators such as C2C, East Midlands Railway, and LNER. Additional locations mentioned include Bradford Forster Square, Doncaster, and Nottingham, suggesting a broader network context. The video provides a snapshot of rail operations at the station, highlighting the variety of services present.
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Trains At Dore & Hope & Sheffield/Doncaster & Adwick On 16th & 17th May 2026
This video captures railway activity at Dore & Hope, Sheffield, Doncaster, and Adwick. It features multiple train units including classes 150, 153, 158, 170, and 180, with headcodes such as 0D63, 0D70, 0M49, and others. Various operators are associated with the footage, including Blue Pullman, British Railways, Chiltern Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, DC Rail, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, and Grand Central. The locations covered include Doncaster, Adwick, Bradford Forster Square, Chesterfield, Dore and Totley, Hope, Ealing Broadway, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly.
Trains include Grand Central Adelante Class 180s, Great Northern Class 379s and 387s, Thameslink and Hull Trains Class 700s, and other rolling stock. The footage shows a variety of train types operating during a weekday midday period in November 2025, with services running to locations such as Cambridge, Doncaster, Sunderland, and Hertford North. Headcodes identified include 1D19, 1F32, 1N93, 1T32, 2R31, and 5M00.
This video captures railway activity around Werrington Junction, featuring a variety of train classes including Class 31, 56, 158, 170, 180, and 221. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Hurn Road, Lincoln Road, and Cock Lane. Trains observed include those operated by DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, Grand Central, Hull Trains, and Lumo. Headcodes present in the video range from 0Q67 to 1S19.
This video captures a full day of rail traffic at Peterborough railway station, showcasing a mix of high-speed passenger services and freight movements. The footage includes various train classes and operators passing through the station's platforms and fast lines. Notable elements include rare Class 56 and Class 60 pairings, as well as multiple high-speed units such as Class 801, 800, and 803. A range of headcodes and locations are also featured throughout the session.
A sunny afternoon at Doncaster captured trains including LNER Class 91s, Class 800 and 801 Azumas, TransPennine Express Class 185s, Grand Central Class 180 and 221, Hull Trains Class 802 Paragons, EMR Class 170, CrossCountry Class 220 Voyagers, Northern Classes 150, 170 and 333, and Freightliner Class 66s. The footage includes various passenger services and freight workings, with specific locomotives and units identified. Multiple operators are represented across the recorded trains.
This video captures various trains operating in Retford and surrounding areas, including HST power cars running as light locos, a DB 66-hauled service between Dollands Moor and Scunthorpe, and EPR class 37 37218 running light. It also features LNER class 91 91119, Colas class 43 power cars, Lumo class 803 no. 803001, and other stock. The footage was filmed during a rainy afternoon, with some shots taken from inside a vehicle due to poor conditions. Multiple locations and headcodes are included in the recording.
This video captures train activity at Peterborough and other locations, featuring a variety of services and freight movements. Trains from operators including East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Grand Central, and others are visible, with stock classes such as 158 and 170 identified. Freight services from DB Cargo, Freightliner, and GBRF are also present. The footage includes multiple headcodes and shows a range of railway operations across several locations.
This video captures a variety of rail activity at Peterborough and nearby locations, featuring freight trains, passenger services, and light engines. Graffiti-covered Class 66 locomotives are among the highlights, alongside modern traction units operating on the East Coast Main Line. Several headcodes are present, including 1D14, 1D15, and 1S17, with operators such as LNER and Cross Country featured. The footage also includes a surprise clip from Leicester, showcasing the diverse nature of British rail operations.
It includes footage of Class 66 locomotives, track machines, and rare traction units, with notable mentions of DRS track machine DR75303 and various headcodes. The session highlights the dynamic nature of railway operations in a key UK rail hub.
Several trains are visible, including those with stock numbers 221142, 387108, 387116, 387118, 387172, and 700021, among others. The station serves the town of Potters Bar in Hertfordshire and is part of a historic railway route. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, East Coast, Great Northern, LNER, and others. The video also includes references to headcode 9S19.
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On diversion 221142 Grand Central 1D71 via Gainsborough Lea Road 13;08 35L 10/11/2025
A train service operated by Grand Central, identified as 1D71, is shown running on a diversion via Gainsborough Lea Road. The service is associated with stock number 221142 and appears to be part of a route from London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange. British Railways is also noted as an operator in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of trains operating in Doncaster, Yorkshire, featuring classes 66, 91, 150, 158, 221, 333, 800, and 801. The footage includes freight and passenger services operated by GB Railfreight, Grand Central, LNER, and Northern. Specific locomotives and units identified include several Sprinter DMUs and modern DMU/EMU classes. A headcode of 1N10 is noted in the data.
A variety of train classes, including 158, 170, 180, and 20 series units, are captured in footage from locations such as Bradford Interchange, East Grinstead, and Liverpool Lime Street. The video includes mentions of multiple operators like British Railways, LNER, and Network Rail, along with various headcodes. The content highlights different weather conditions and showcases a range of locomotive stock passing by Werrington Junction.
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Massive Rail Variety at Peterborough! 🚆 Class 66s, 803s, Azuma`s & 91s #trainspotting #train
This video captures a variety of railway activity at Peterborough Station, featuring multiple train types and operators. It includes freight and passenger services such as LNER Azuma services, DB Cargo Class 66 locomotives, Hitachi Class 803s, and CrossCountry Voyagers. Headcodes include 1E82, 1B84, 4L45, and others, with locations including Peterborough, Felixstowe, Leeds, and Whitemoor Yard.
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Peterborough Trainspotting Part 4 Horns, Freight, Azuma`s + Bonus Leicester Action!
Notable locomotives include Class 221, 180, 66, and 37 stock, with some examples identified by headcodes such as 1A63, 1W16, and 0M58. The footage includes interactions between drivers and passengers, as well as various train movements across multiple locations.
This video captures train activity at Newark Northgate, with services operated by LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo, and Grand Central. Several train stock types are visible, including classes 170, 180, 221, 37, 47, 57, and 800. The footage includes trains traveling through locations such as Lincoln, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Sunderland. Headcodes present in the video include 1A20, 1A26, 1A29, and others. The content provides a glimpse into train movements on the East Coast Main Line.
This video captures a variety of railway stock operating in the Werrington area, including multiple Class 158 and Class 170 diesel units, as well as Class 221 diesel multiple units. Notable mentions include GBRf's 66710 in Rail 200 livery and a Class 60 locomotive struggling with wind conditions. The footage also features various operators such as British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, and others, alongside locations including Birmingham New Street, Bradford Interchange, Drax Power Station, and several other stations and yards. Headcodes associated with the trains include 0M68, 1D22, 1E07, and others.
This video features a variety of railway operations, including the 40013 Andania returning to Crewe after an event at the North Norfolk Railway, RailAdventure Class 43 locomotives, and track recording train 950001. Other stock includes Classes 170, 180, 221, and 302, with operators such as Blue Pullman, British Railways, East Midlands Railway, and Network Rail represented. Locations shown include Crewe, Skegness, Cambridge, and others, with multiple headcodes identified.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 20, 33, 40, and 43, as well as Midland Pullman services. The footage captures different trains operating in the area, with some examples including class 20s top and tailing a class 33, and multiple class 43 units. Operators such as Blue Pullman, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, Greater Anglia, and RailAdventure are mentioned, along with locations like Darlington, Felixstowe, Kings Norton, Liverpool Lime Street, Mountsorrel, Peterborough, Trafford Park, and Whitemoor Yard. Headcodes such as 0Q26, 0Q27, 0Z24, and others are also noted in the metadata.
This video captures train movements around Werrington Junction, featuring several locomotives and services. It includes footage of the Flying Scotsman returning tender first from the Nene Valley Railway to Lincoln for turning at Pyewipe Junction before continuing to the National Railway Museum. The weedkiller train is also shown, accompanied by Class 66 locomotives on some occasions. Additional locations mentioned include Cock Lane, Doncaster, Felixstowe, Lincoln, London Gateway, Mountsorrel, Peterborough, Sunderland, and Whitemoor Yard. Various stock numbers, operators, and headcodes are associated with the footage.
This video captures railway activity at Peterborough and other locations including Birmingham New Street, Bradford Interchange, Cambridge, Felixstowe, Stansted Airport, Sunderland, and Whitemoor Yard. It features multiple train units identified by labels such as 158799, 158846, 158863, 170107, 170110, 170532, 170639, 180106, 221142, and 66014. Operators associated with the footage include Cross Country, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, GBRF, Grand Central, Hull Trains, and LNER. Headcodes observed in the video are 1L28, 1
A video captures Class 221142 passing through Finsbury Park. The footage shows the train at a specific moment, though details about the operator and headcode are not available in the record. The location is clearly identified as Finsbury Park, and the stock information is confirmed. The current record provides limited metadata, with some fields missing, but the main elements of the scene are present.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 37, 43, 47, 57, 66, 69, 91, 158, 170, 180, and 221. It also captures the RHTT at Lincoln Road during its first trial run to Doncaster and later at Cock Lane, where it was operational. The footage includes scenes from multiple locations such as Doncaster, Lincoln, and Tinsley Yard, with headcodes including 0Z43, 1A28, and 1D23 among others.
This video captures various railway activities around Werrington Junction, featuring multiple locomotives and train movements. It includes footage of a Class 69 and Class 37 diesel-electric locomotives, as well as Colas Class 43 units on a Network Rail test train. The content also details two simultaneous train failures on the evening of the 31st, involving GBRf services rescued by another locomotive and causing a blockage on the Up Stamford line. Several locations such as Derby, Felixstowe, Ilford, and Mountsorrel are mentioned in relation to these events.
A Grand Central Class 221 'Super Voyager' diesel multiple unit, numbered 221142, is shown passing Alexandra Palace at speed. The train is part of an express service running from London King's Cross to Bradford Interchange. The footage captures the moment the train passes the landmark location. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A Grand Central Class 221 'Super Voyager' DMU, numbered 221142, is seen passing through Sandy at speed as part of a service from London King's Cross to Bradford Interchange. Also visible is an LNER Class 800 'Azuma' Bi-Mode unit moving in the opposite direction towards London King's Cross. The footage captures these trains operating on the East Coast Main Line.
This video captures a variety of train movements around Werrington Junction, featuring multiple classes of rolling stock including Class 43 and Class 47 locomotives, as well as Class 175, 221, and 379 units. The footage includes trains operating on routes near Cock Lane, Hurn Road (north), and the East Coast Main Line at Hurn Road. Notable events include freight operations, a tour from Bath Spa to Saltburn, and the movement of Class 379 units from Hornsey to Worksop. Several operators and locations are referenced within the footage.
This video features a variety of trains operating around Werrington Junction, including classes 153, 158, 170, 175, 180, and 221. The footage is captured from locations such as Cock Lane, Hurn Road, and Foxcovert Road. Several operators are associated with the recorded trains, including DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, LNER, Lumo, and Network Rail. Headcodes identified in the video include 1A30, 1A31, 1A34, 1B69, 1B86, 1D17, 1D73, 1E12, 1E13, and 1E14.
This video features railway units captured during a trip to Peterborough, including single-car 153 units on a test train between Derby R.T.C. and Cambridge. Other units shown include 158s, 170s, 180s, 221s, and 755s. The footage also includes references to Grand Central operating Voyagers and mentions of Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, LNER, and Network Rail. Locations featured include Peterborough, Derby, Cambridge, Ash, and March.
This video captures railway activity at Doncaster and Stevenage in September 2023. It features various train classes including Northern Trains' Class 158 Sprinter and Class 170 Turbostar, Grand Central's Class 221 Voyager, LNER's Classes 91, 800, and 801, Lumo's Class 803 EMU, and a DB Schenker Class 66 on a light engine move. At Stevenage, EMU classes 387, 700, 717, and 800 are visible, operated by Thameslink Great Northern and LNER.
A locomotive-hauled Grand Central Voyager 221142 is seen with WCRC 57012 at Crofton Depot in Wakefield. The pair departed the depot on a test service identified by headcode 5Z48, heading towards Monk Bretton Loop. The purpose of the test is unclear, though it may relate to training operations involving Thunderbird locomotives on Voyager services. The video captures this event, featuring stock from Grand Central and Network Rail, with locations including Alstom.
This video features a number of railway locomotives at Doncaster. Among the stock identified are classes 170, 180, 221, and several 66-class units, though operators associated with these vehicles are not specified in the metadata. The footage also includes a mention of Peterborough as a location. No headcodes are provided in the available data.
The video captures various train movements around Werrington Junction, featuring freight trains, including empty container wagons. It includes footage of Black Five 45212 moving to the Nene Valley Railway on loan for Christmas services, Network Rail's Video Inspection Unit 153385 operating on the ECML, and Class 37 37611 hauling empty coaching stock towards Yarmouth. Additionally, four Class 43 locomotives are seen moving to Yarmouth prior to overseas export. Multiple operators, locations, and headcodes are recorded in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock captured at Newark Northgate on the East Coast Mainline. It includes London North Eastern Railway InterCity 225s, Class 800/801 'Azuma' units, Lumo Class 803 EMUs, Grand Central Class 221 'Super Voyager' DMU, Hull Trains Class 802 'Paragon' Bi-Mode unit, and West Coast Railways Class 47 and 57 diesel locomotives. The footage includes trains operating under multiple operators such as East Coast, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Intercity, LNER, Lumo, and Network Rail, with services connecting locations including Aberdeen, Harrogate, Leeds, Lincoln, London King's Cross, and York.
A Grand Central Class 221 'Super Voyager' DMU, numbered 221142, is shown passing Newark Northgate at speed. The train is part of a service from Crofton Depot to London King's Cross. The footage captures the movement of this unit on the East Coast Main Line. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video captures railway activity at Hurn Road, Lincoln Road, and Cock Lane, featuring a variety of train classes including 37s, 43s, 60s, 66s, and passenger carriers. The footage highlights the continued operation of these locomotives during fine weather conditions. Several locations are mentioned, along with multiple stock numbers, operators, and headcodes identified in the metadata.
This video captures train movements in and around Rugby, with additional locations including Apsley, Atherstone, Berkhamsted, Bletchley, Bushey, Cheddington, Coventry, Crewe, and Hemel Hempstead. Various locomotives are identified, including classes 142, 221, 390, 57, and 66, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage appears to document railway activity as part of a broader exploration of the West Coast Main Line.
Trains from operators including LNWR, Avanti West Coast, GBRf, Freightliner, and London Overground are featured. Stock types identified include classes 150 and 221, as well as 350. The footage also includes scenes from nearby locations such as London Euston and Watford. While specific headcodes are not listed in the record, the video provides a visual overview of train movements at the station.
A Class 221 'Super Voyager' diesel multiple unit, operated by Avanti West Coast, is shown passing through Bushey. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features a variety of trains at Crewe, including steam-hauled tours and test runs. Identified stock includes classes 221, 37, 47, 67, 68, and 88, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage captures different locomotives and rail activities, offering a glimpse into railway operations at the location. Some details may be limited due to missing information in the record.