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33103

Class 33
Names carried: Swordfish

Videos featuring 33103

This video features a collection of diesel locomotives from 1990 to 2008, showcasing over 160 locos across 17 classes from various locations in Britain. Highlights include multiple Class 20, 31, 33, and 37 locomotives operating on different routes, with specific mentions of Paddington, Crewkerne, Durham, Ribblehead, Salisbury, Whittlesea, and Winsford. The footage includes a range of operations such as passenger services, oil trains, coal workings, and special events, offering a nostalgic look at historic diesel action.
This video features a collection of railway footage and sounds from the late 1990s and early 2000s, focusing on Class 37 diesel locomotives and related operations. It includes scenes from Cardiff Central and Queen Street station, Old Oak Common, and Stormy Bank, with appearances by locomotives such as 37379, 33103, and 37055. The footage also captures various services, including a football special, railtours, and depot scenes. Several operators are mentioned, including EWS and British Railways, while locations across Wales and beyond are featured.
At Wirksworth, scenes include Class 33 33103 'Swordfish', Class 47 D1842 'Basil', and Class 73 73001 in service between Duffield and Wirksworth, along with a shuttle to Ravenstor. At Matlock, Peak Rail showcased EPR Class 37 37901 'Mirlees Pioneer' alongside their fleet including Peak D4 'Penyghent' and various shunters. The footage provides insight into the operation of historic diesel locomotives on these heritage railways.
This video explores the Midland Mainline's route north from Nottingham to Matlock, including a stop at Wirksworth on the Ecclesbourne Valley Line and a journey along the Peak Rail Line from Rowsley to Matlock. The footage features services operated by East Midlands Railway and includes preserved traction. Locations covered include Nottingham, Matlock, Darley Dale, and High Peak Junction. The video also references historical railway maps provided by Richard Fairhurst. Some stock details are included, though headcode information is not available in the record.
A diesel gala took place on the Llangollen Railway in June 1997, featuring locomotives 33103 and D7076. The event included various movements between locations such as Llangollen, Berwyn, Carrog, and Glyndyfrdwy. The footage captures the activities during this special event, with several headcodes noted. The gathering appears to have been well-attended and enjoyed by participants.
This video captures a railtour from November 20th, 1999, featuring diesel locomotives including Class 33 units 33021 and 33103, along with Class 56 56091 and Class 66 units 66098 and 66131. The tour operated on East Midlands colliery and freight lines, including routes near Calverton, Gedling, and Bentinck. It includes footage from locations such as Crewe, Netherfield, and Spondon. The event was organised by Pathfinder Tours and included a mix of veteran locomotives and early EWS 66s, offering a nostalgic look at late-’90s diesel operations.
A journey on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is shown, travelling from Wirksworth to Duffield. The video features locomotive 33103 in operation. Other stock identified includes 170505 and 222012. The operators associated with the recording include British Railways, East Midlands Railway, and Intercity. The locations of Wirksworth and Duffield are noted in the metadata. No headcode information is available for this video.
This video captures scenes from Crewe Station, with additional locations including Chester, Skegness, and Stone. It features a variety of railway stock, including classes 150, 33, 350, 45, and 57, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage is part of a personal collection shared by the uploader, who mentions being hospitalised at the time of recording. The content provides a nostalgic look at railway activity from around two decades ago.
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Trains at Kirkstall Forge - 06/02/2025
This video captures train activity at Kirkstall Forge, featuring a variety of rolling stock including Class 158 and Class 333 units operated by Northern and GBRF. Trains shown are part of services running between Leeds and destinations such as Bradford, Ilkley, Skipton, Lancaster, and others in the West Yorkshire area. The footage includes both passenger and freight trains, offering a snapshot of railway operations in the region.
This video features a variety of trains captured at Deansgate and other locations across the UK, including Trafford Park. The footage includes multiple units from classes 150 and 156, with operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, Intercity, Northern, South Western Railway, Transpennine, and Transport For Wales represented. The absence of headcodes in the metadata means specific train services are not identified.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 31, 33, 45, 69, and 85, along with diesel multiple units such as D1501, D213, and D5910. It includes footage from locations such as Darley Dale, Duffield, Four Oaks, Matlock, Ravenstor, and Stone. Headcodes observed in the video include 0T21, 1A12, and 1C14. The operators associated with the content are British Railways, DC Rail, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and GBRF.
This video captures diesel train operations at Bang Sue Junction Station, Depot & Freight Yard in Bangkok, Thailand. It shows various trains including a diesel multiple unit heading towards Hua Lampong, loco-hauled passenger services, freight movements, and locomotives at the Bang Sue Shed as well as shunting activities in the adjacent freight yard. The footage provides insight into the daily operations of State Railway of Thailand diesel trains in this area. Some specific stock information is included, but details on operators, locations, and headcodes are not available in the record.
This video captures scenes from Lewisham Station in South East London during November 1991, showcasing the station and surrounding areas including a multi-storey car park. It features British Railways stock such as classes 33, 56, 60, and 73, with operators including British Railways and Network South East. Additional locations mentioned include Hope, Lee, and Westbury. The footage provides a historical view of the area during the early 1990s.
This video features a First Class breakfast experience on an LNER Azuma service. The footage includes trains operating across several locations in the UK, including Darlington, Durham, Harrogate, Leeds, Lincoln, Newark Northgate, Newcastle, and Northallerton. Multiple stock units are identified, though operators are not explicitly linked to specific services in the metadata. The content provides a glimpse into the onboard experience of a high-speed train journey.
This video features a variety of locomotives, including classes 325, 66, and 33, operating on the Stafford to Ware route. The footage was recorded on 23 September 2022 and includes multiple units from different operators such as Avanti West Coast, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Coast, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, Intercity, London Northwestern Railway, and Maritime. No headcodes are listed 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 locomotives 31601, 33103, and 55019 operating on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. The footage includes multiple headcodes such as 0T21, 1A16, 1L09, 1M60, and 2C18. The location identified is Ware. No operator details are provided beyond a general reference to British Railways. The content appears to capture railway operations during a diesel-themed event.
This video features a collection of railway convoys from 2013 to 2021, showcasing 17 different locomotive classes. Identified stock includes classes 31, 33, 350, and 37, among others, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage appears to have been recorded at locations such as Royal Oak, Stafford, and The Lakes. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a collection of railway scenes from Wales, showcasing various locomotives including classes 33, 37, 47, and 60. The footage includes views from locations such as Newport and Rhymney, with mentions of classes 66 departing from Newport Docks. The content reflects a nostalgic look at past railway operations, highlighting the presence of older locomotive models during what appears to be a relaxed period. Operators associated with the footage include EWS, Freightliner, Great North Eastern Railway, and Rail Express Systems.
This video features a collection of footage from the 1990s and early 2000s showcasing Class 33 locomotives operating on various routes. It includes scenes of 33109 at Llandrindod Wells, 33065 and 063 working a tour from London Waterloo to Waterloo via Westbury, Hereford, and Crewe, and 33103 seen at Moreton, Shelwick, and Hereford. Additional footage shows 33108 and other locomotives, capturing their operations during this period.
This video features railway footage from around the year 2000, showing trains operating on routes passing through locations such as Cheltenham Spa, Didcot Parkway, Eastleigh, Bournemouth, Poole, and Bath Spa. The stock involved includes locomotives numbered 33103, 33109, 43014, 60007, and 66059. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, EWS, and GBRF. The content includes open window views capturing sounds and inclines along the journey.
It also shows Class 150 Sprinter units, a Crompton+TC set, and a freight train hauled by a Class 60 locomotive at Woodgrange Park. The footage provides insight into the variety of rolling stock in use during that period on the line.
This video features a collection of Class 31 diesel locomotives, including units such as 31190, 31233, 31285, and others, filmed over the years on the Mainline. Some footage also includes a Class 33 (33103) and a Class 50 (50014). The operators associated with the content include British Railways, DC Rail, GBRF, and Network Rail. However, specific locations and train headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
The event took place near Horsted Keynes and marks one of the first occasions where diesel locomotives were used on this line, which had historically been resistant to diesel traction. The content includes clips recorded during the event, showcasing the operation of these units on the railway. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
This video features heritage locomotives operating on the mainline, captured over several years up to 2018. It includes a variety of stock such as classes 150, 20, 31, and 37, along with headcodes 0Z75 and 1K73. The footage is associated with locations including Gloucester and operators like British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, and others. The content provides a visual record of heritage train movements during that period.
Featured stock includes 08605, 08704, 31601, 33103, 73210, and DMUs 50170, 59303, and 50253. The footage was recorded at locations including Duffield, Idridgehay, Selhurst, and Shottle. The operator information is not specified in the metadata, but the railway is associated with British Railways, DC Rail, and Intercity. The video highlights a visit during which one locomotive, 31206, was out of service due to a failure.
This video captures a tour of the Eastleigh Works Centenary Open Day in 2009, featuring a wide range of locomotives and steam tanks. Among the displayed stock are classes including 20, 33, 37, 47, 50, 508, and others, though specific operators are not identified. The event took place at Eastleigh and possibly other nearby locations. The footage includes a variety of locomotives, with some detailed identification provided in the metadata.
A heritage train convoy featuring locomotive 31452 and carriages 45060, 33103, and 47701 is shown at Bedminster Station in Bristol. Additional locations mentioned include Derby, though specific details about the route or purpose of the journey are not provided. The footage was recorded on 1 March 2016.
Quick Wet Heritage Convoy 5Z31
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
Quick Wet Heritage Convoy 5Z31
A heritage train convoy consisting of locomotives DCR 31601, 45060, 33103, and 47701, along with two MK 2 coaches, passes through Longbridge station as part of service 5Z31 heading towards Okehampton. The footage was captured on 14 November 2015, though the recording was affected by weather conditions and technical issues. The video provides a glimpse of the train movement during this time.
A British Rail Class 31 locomotive, numbered 31601, leads a train consisting of Class 33 and Class 47 diesel multiple units past Kings Norton station. The movement is part of the DCR Heritage Convoy operating under headcode 0Z47. The route appears to be between Taunton and Burton Ot Wetmore Sidings. The video captures this heritage railway operation, featuring historic rolling stock in service.
A convoy of three classic locomotives, numbered 31601, 33103, and 47701, was filmed moving from Taunton to Burton Wetmore Sidings. The footage captures the train at Bordesley Junction, where it was recorded as 112 early. The journey is associated with headcode 0Z47. The operator involved is DC Rail.
A video captures the movement of locomotives 31601 and 33103 at Bedminster, Bristol, on a date in late 2014. The footage shows the pair operating on the line towards Taunton, with 33103 being dropped off early for a subsequent journey on the Polar Express at the Dartmoor Railway. The locomotives are identified as British Railways stock, though no operator is explicitly named in the metadata. The scene includes the train passing through the station on the up line to allow a passenger service to proceed.
A video captures railway activity at Water Orton, featuring locomotives 33103 and 47701, along with 66847 and 70807. The footage includes trains operating under headcodes 0Z48 and 0Z70. The description mentions a Class 33 locomotive involved in Christmas Santa specials and a Class 70 train with a reported issue. The locations include Water Orton and Derby, with Colas identified as the operator.
0Z47 DCR 31601 + 33103
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
0Z47 DCR 31601 + 33103
A video shows DCR 31601 and 33103 operating together as they pass Northfield station on a service heading towards Taunton. The locomotives are identified as being used for the Polar Express train at Dartmoor Railway. The footage captures this working on what appears to be a scheduled route, with the headcode 0Z47 associated with the movement.
0Z31 DCR 31601
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
0Z31 DCR 31601
A video shows train 31601 passing through Kings Norton station on a route that includes Burton Wetmore. The train is associated with headcode 0Z31 and operated by DCR. Another train, 33103, is mentioned as being picked up from Burton Wetmore. The footage captures part of a service running between Bristol Barton Hill and Burton Wetmore.
A locomotive worked an advertised extra service from Salisbury to Hereford via Cardiff on 6 February 1993. The train encountered a hydrostatic leak and was assisted by another locomotive from Newport. Additional locomotives were deployed to assist with the journey, including one that recovered the affected locomotive and returned it to Salisbury. The video shows the train at Salisbury, passing through Bristol, and arriving at Cardiff Central, with several other locomotives visible at various points along the route.
This video captures a model railway journey from Dover to Mossend, featuring multiple locomotive changes along the route. The segments are hauled by different locomotives: 33065 and 33103 for the Dover to Willesdon leg, 56079 for Willesdon to Bescot, 85026 for Bescot to Arpley, and 87101 for Arpley to Mossend. The footage includes wagons being added and removed during the journey. While specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the video offers insight into the operation of a model railway system with various locomotive classes involved.