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Videos featuring 27001
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A ride along Derbyshire's longest heritage line | Ecclesbourne Valley Railway with 33103 'Swordfish'
This video captures a visit to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, featuring Class 33 locomotive 33103 'Swordfish' in service. The footage includes scenes of Bagnall 'The Duke' being prepared for steam operations following a period of hot weather. The journey takes place in Derbyshire, with locations including Wirksworth and Duffield. The video provides an overview of the railway's operations and highlights preserved locomotives and infrastructure.
This video showcases a variety of diesel and steam locomotives operating on Britain's private railways, featuring highlights such as 31119 at Embsay, D5310 and 26024 at Bo'ness, and 27066 on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway. Other notable appearances include 37906 at the East Lancs Railway, 47270 at Yarwell Junction, and 46010 at Llangollen. The footage includes action from several heritage lines, with a range of locomotive classes and operators represented.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic day At Stafford Freight/steam/passenger Trains 14th April 2026 WCML
This video captures a variety of trains at Stafford Station and along the West Coast Main Line, featuring freight services, steam locomotives, and passenger services. Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolino Everos, London Northwestern Railways 350s 730, CrossCountry Voyagers, Locomotive Services Limited steam engines, GBRF and Freightliner class 66s, and freight services operated by Freightliner and Rail Express Systems. The footage includes trains passing through locations such as Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, and Trafford Park, with headcodes including 1M37, 4M61, 4M95, 6G92, and 9S60.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic action with TPE Transpennine Express on UKs Railway network 397s 802s 185s 2026
This video features multiple trains operating on the UK railway network, including Transpennine Express Class 397, 802, and 185 units. The footage includes scenes from several locations such as Preston, Lancaster, Motherwell, Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, and others. While specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the video highlights various train stock and showcases railway operations across different regions of the UK.
Lea Road & Old Hall talks
66538 4E81 Felixstowe North F.L.T. to Doncaster Ept (F'Liners) 11;34 Lea Road 4/3/2026
A freight train operated by Freightliner travels from Felixstowe to Doncaster, carrying 45 containers. The train includes locomotives numbered 66536 and 66538, along with other rolling stock. The journey is recorded at Gainsborough Lea Road with headcode 4E81.
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The British Rail Class 27: Scotland’s Hard-Working Diesel (1961–1987) #class27 #scotland #fyp
This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 27 diesel locomotive, which operated in Scotland from 1961 to 1987. Developed from the earlier Class 26, the Class 27 became a key part of Scottish rail operations, working on routes such as the West Highland Line and Edinburgh–Glasgow push-pull services. The video covers its construction, service history, challenges with reliability and safety, and eventual withdrawal. Specific locomotives mentioned include 27001 and 27056. While the record includes details about the operator and stock, location and headcode information is not available.
This video explores the history of British Rail Class 26 and Class 27 locomotives, known as the 'Scottish Sulzers,' which served the Scottish Region. It highlights their role in hauling passenger and freight services across the Highlands and their preservation today. The content includes rare images and historical insights into these iconic diesel engines. Several Class 27 and Class 31 locomotives are mentioned, along with locations such as Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Kyle of Lochalsh. Various headcodes associated with services operated by British Railways are also noted.
This video commemorates the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the British Railways blue livery and double arrow logo. It outlines the transition from steam to diesel and electric traction in the mid-1960s, including the standardisation of Rail Blue as the primary colour for locomotives and rolling stock. The new corporate identity replaced earlier symbols such as the Lion and Wheel emblem with the Double Arrow logo designed by Gerry Barney. The footage includes various railway assets, operators such as British Railways, Network South East, and Southern, and locations including Brookmans Park, Dungeness, London Euston, and others. Headcodes associated with services are also noted.
This video features locomotive 73001 on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. The footage shows the locomotive at various points along the line. Structured metadata identifies the locomotive as class 73, though no operator is specified in the data. Additional stock information includes reference 27001, classified as class 27. No locations or headcodes are provided in the record.
A video captures the British Railways Class 33 diesel locomotive 33103 and Class 27 diesel multiple unit 27001 at various points along the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. The footage includes scenes from Wirksworth. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures locomotives and rolling stock from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail during their Twin Peaks Diesel Gala event. Featured vehicles include 27001, 33103, 44004, 73001, and others. The footage is split between the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail locations, with mentions of Darley Dale, Derby, and Matlock Riverside. The event appears to have taken place in April 2025, though specific dates are not detailed in the metadata.
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EWS 66188 thrashing through Ashford International with VGA's for Daventry! 12/1/25
A train service with headcode 6M45 is shown passing through Ashford International. The video features stock including units 27001, 66188, and 66189. Operators associated with the footage include EWS and DB Schenker. The content captures a rail journey involving freight operations, though specific route details are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures the final appearances of locomotive 31601 at The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, filmed at various points. It also includes footage of another locomotive, 27001. The locations featured include Wirksworth. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
The video features locomotive 31601 on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Other stock identified includes 27001 and 31001. The operator associated with the content is DC Rail. No specific locations or headcodes are mentioned in the available metadata.
A video captures the locomotives 27001, 27007, and 31601 at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. The footage includes scenes from Idridgehay. British Railways and DC Rail are noted as operators in the metadata. No headcodes were identified in the record.
Other locomotives seen include D8020, 27001, 27005, 47643, and 50021. The footage includes scenes from Bo'ness, Kinneil Halt, and Birkhill. Headcodes 1H36 and 1V40 are also noted in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of train movements through Cradley Heath, including services operated by various units. It includes the 66122 on route 0Z36 between Crewe and Worcester, 43465 and 43484 on service 6Z43 from Kings Norton to Kidderminster via the Severn Valley Railway, and 66077 'Benjamin Gilbert G.C.' on service 6W01 from Bescot to Abbotswood Jct. Additional services from Birmingham and Hereford are also shown, though they did not include the expected 196 units.
This video features several diesel locomotives, including classes 26, 27, 73, and 47, with stock numbers 26007, 27001, 73001, and D1501. Operators associated with the footage include BR - Sectors and British Railways. Headcodes present in the video are 0T21, 1A09, 1E58, 1H13, 2C04, and 5M37. The content appears to capture locomotive activity, though specific locations are not identified in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of railway stock at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway & Peak Rail Twin Peaks Diesel Gala. Locomotives including 26007, 73001, 31601, and D1501 are featured, along with other units mentioned in the description. The event took place at Derby, as indicated by the location data. Headcodes such as 1A09, 1H13, and others are also noted. Operators associated with the footage include BR - Sectors, British Railways, and DC Rail.
The video features locomotive 31601 at The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway on multiple occasions. Another locomotive, 27001, is also identified in the footage. While operators such as British Railways and DC Rail are listed in the metadata, no specific locations or headcodes are provided in the record.
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Rail Operations Class 37's 37601 'Perseus' and 37884 'Cepheus', Worcestershire Parkway 13.06.22.
This video shows two Class 37 diesel locomotives, 37601 'Perseus' and 37884 'Cepheus', operating at Worcestershire Parkway. The first appears with a train carrying headcode 5Q67 from Tyseley to Long Marston, which includes two Class 196 units, 196005 and 196112. Two hours later, 37884 is seen with a train marked 5Q94 from Soho to Long Marston, accompanied by a Class 768 unit, 768001. The footage includes other rolling stock such as Class 27, Class 37, and Class 196 units, though operators are not specified in the metadata.
Other locomotives and stock featured include Class 14, Standard 4MT Tank, Class 121, Ex-London Underground D Stock, and Class 33. The footage includes scenes at Wirksworth Station, Gorsey Bank Level Crossing, Wirksworth Yard, Duffield Station, and Holloway Road Foot Crossing.
This video features locomotive 27001 on the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, captured at various points along the line. Other locations mentioned include Dundee. Headcodes observed in the footage are 0M16, 2M16, and 9M16. The operators associated with the content are British Railways and South Western Railway.
This video shows a Rail Operations Group Class 37 diesel locomotive, numbered 37884, hauling two Southeastern Class 465 electric multiple units. The locomotive and trains are identified by their numbers, but no specific locations or service details are provided in the metadata. Additional stock includes a Class 27 and a Class 700 unit, though operators for these are not specified. The record lacks location and headcode information, limiting further contextual detail.
This video captures footage of several diesel locomotives at a railway event in 2021. The locos featured include 20007, 20031, 26007, 27001, and 37075, with visiting units 26007 and 27001 also noted. The event took place near locations such as Damems, Haworth, Keighley, and Oxenhope. Operators associated with the footage include Blue Pullman, British Railways, and East Coast. Headcodes present in the video are 2M26, 7M26, 8D11, and 8F51.
A railway event featuring a mix of diesel and steam locomotives took place on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The gathering included visiting Scottish Sulzers, Class 27 27001, and Class 26 26007 alongside home fleet members. Midland Railway 43924 was among the steam locomotives in action, likely one of her final appearances before overhaul. Keighley station hosted the Statesman Settle & Carlisle Circular tour, hauled by Class 47s D1935 and 47828. The event marked a return to major galas on the line following the pandemic.
Featured are British Rail Class 47 D1842, recently loaned from Crewe Heritage Centre, alongside home fleet diesels such as Class 14 D9537 'Eric' and Class 31 31601 'Devon Diesel Society', as well as other stock including the Derby Lightweight M79900 'Iris' and Locomotive Service's Class 121 Bubble Car W55034. The footage shows operations along the branch line between Wirksworth and Duffield, with additional activity at Ravenstor and other locations.
A video shows locomotive 27001 operating on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway during a Bounce Back Service. The footage features the steam engine in action, with no specific locations or headcodes identified in the metadata. The operator is noted as British Railways, though no further details are provided. The recording includes audio commentary describing the event, but no additional operational context is given.
This video captures footage from the Spa Valley Railway during their 2019 Summer Diesel Gala, featuring several diesel locomotives. The locos included are 27001, 31430, 33063, D832, 73140, and D821, with the latter being a Class 42 'Warship' making its first visit to the line. The clips were recorded at various locations along the Spa Valley Railway and include scenes of operational activity.
It features several diesel locomotives, including classes 27, 37, 47, 56, and 66, as well as a Class 126 DMU. The event took place at Bo'ness, with no specific operator or headcode identified in the footage.
This video captures train travel in the UK, featuring various locomotives and routes. It includes footage of Class 27, 377, and 66 stock, as well as Class 86 units. The journey appears to involve multiple locations, including Fort William, London Euston, and several intermediate stations. Headcodes such as 1S25 and others are present, indicating services operated by various rail companies. The content reflects a personal trip aimed at filming specific train types, with an emphasis on capturing sleeper coaches on the 1S25 service.
This video features locomotives 27001 D200 and 45133, recorded during a diesel gala event on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The footage includes scenes from Grosmont and Whitby, with British Railways identified as the operator. While some details such as headcodes are not present in the record, the video provides a glimpse into railway operations from this period.
This video captures footage from an open day event at Glasgow's Polmadie Depot in 2000, featuring various exhibits and the double-headed 50s locomotive departing from Glasgow Central. The structured metadata identifies multiple railway stock items, including classes 20, 27, 334, 37, 47, and 50, as well as operators such as British Railways, EWS, Northern, and Virgin Trains. The footage highlights historical rail equipment and provides a glimpse into depot operations during that time.
This video features a compilation of UK diesel locomotives, showcasing various classes such as Class 27, Class 37, Class 66, and Class 67. Filming locations include Epping, Ongar, and the Spa Valley Railway, with some shots taken on heritage lines. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRF, and Maritime. A headcode of 2C78 is noted in the metadata.
This video captures freight train activity at Stratford, with several locomotives and rolling stock visible. The footage includes multiple classes of stock, including Class 27, 315, and 66 units, operated by various companies such as DB Schenker, Freightliner, and Greater Anglia. Additional locations mentioned in the metadata include Felixstowe, Garston, Ipswich, Neasden, and Trafford Park. Headcodes associated with services seen in the video include 1M88, 2I01, 4L57, and others. The video also references a temporary closure of the North London Line due to a freight train derailment.
A British Railways Type 2 Class 27 diesel locomotive, numbered 27001, and a Class 31 locomotive, numbered 31430, are shown working on the Spa Valley Railway. Both locomotives are in British rail corporate blue livery. The footage captures their operations on a preserved heritage railway line.
The content includes scenes filmed at locations along the railway line. Several locomotive types are identified, such as classes 20, 27, 37, 47, and 66, with associated stock numbers provided. Operators listed include British Railways, Colas, GBRF, Intercity, and Scot Rail. Headcodes 1G36 and 1G56 are also noted in the metadata.
This video provides a tour of a railway depot, showcasing various locomotives in EWS livery, including classes 33, 66, and 92001. It also features glimpses of steam power with locomotive 48773 and highlights a train departing for Bristol Parkway, where parallel running and double-headed departures are visible. The video concludes with footage from a 00 gauge model railway layout.