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33208

Class 33

Videos featuring 33208

This video captures a 1993 Pathfinder Railtours excursion known as 'The Southern Mariner', which included a range of freight locomotives. The train operated with headcode 1Z60 on a circular route from Bristol Temple Meads to Newhaven Marine and back, passing through locations such as Eastleigh, Preston Park, Brighton, London Victoria, Woking, and Salisbury. Locomotives involved include 59002, 56054, 37194, 56047, and 33202, which was used to rescue the train at Woking after another locomotive failed. The journey also saw 33208 pass at Clapham Junction.
This video captures railway activity at Kensington Olympia in July 1991, featuring freight and engineering trains operated by British Railways, Cross Country, Intercity, and Network South East. Locomotives include classes 33, 59, and 73, with one Inter-City train hauled by a class 47 and featuring a blue and grey MkI buffet coach. The scene includes semaphore signalling and highlights the limited passenger services of the time, such as NSE shuttles to Clapham Junction.
It features the arrival and departure of a rail tour operated by Pathfinder Tours, The Marsh 'n' Moor, which runs between Coventry and Vauxhall with double-headed locomotives of classes 33 and 73. The footage also includes electric multiple unit services to and from London, as well as Eurostar trains connecting to the continent. The video highlights the station's activity during the 1990s and notes changes in the surrounding skyline over time.
It features a variety of railway stock, including second-generation DMUs such as classes 142, 150, 153, and 158, along with Class 310 EMUs traveling to and from Liverpool. Locomotives seen include classes 31, 33, 37, 47, 56, 58, 73, and DVTs 82, 86, 87, and 90. The footage focuses on the station’s activity during the event, with no visit to Basford Hall itself.
It features a variety of railway stock, including Class 31, 33, and 37 locomotives, as well as multiple diesel multiple units (DMUs) and electric multiple units (EMUs). The footage highlights the activity at the station during the event, which included several special services and a range of exhibits. Several locations near Crewe are mentioned, though no specific headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures activity at Tonbridge Railway Yard in March 1993, showcasing a range of British Railways stock including classes 31, 33, and 73. The footage was recorded from a footbridge overlooking the yard, which is located near the Redhill line. Several locomotives and rolling stock are visible, some in rare liveries. The scene includes various operations taking place within the yard, offering a glimpse into railway activity during the early 1990s.
This video features a collection of locations visited in 1991, showcasing various railway scenes from across the UK. It includes footage from Long Eaton, Slough, Strood, Wigan North Western, Newton On Ayr, Barassie, Kilwinning, Gravesend, and Chesterfield. The content highlights different locomotive classes, including British Railways stock such as 33, 37, and 43 series, along with some 82 class units. The video offers a nostalgic look at railway operations during the early 1990s.
A rail tour operated by Hertfordshire Railtours on the West Somerset Railway was recorded, featuring locomotives 33202 and 33208. The journey began at London Paddington, passing through Newbury, Crowcombe Heathfield, Williton, and Minehead. The return trip included stops at Bath, Bathampton Junction, Freshford, Bradford South Junction, Hawkeridge Junction, Heywood Junction, and Reading West. The tour crossed over to the West Somerset Railway via Norton Fitzwarren.
The footage features BR Class 33 locomotive 33208 as the primary engine, with scenes showing its movement through the New Forest, Pokesdown, and near Bournemouth station. The train is also seen departing Poole and crossing Holes Bay causeway. Limited details are provided about the route beyond Poole, though it is noted that the locomotive may have travelled to Hamworthy or Wareham to change ends.
A special train journey took place on 22 November 1997, operated by the Mid-Hants Railway, running from Guildford to Crewe. The event involved the historic Stanier/Ivatt "Black 5" locomotive 44767, which was transported to the Mid-Hants Railway. The train was piloted by Maunsel "U" class mogul 31625 and powered by BR Class 33 locomotive 33208, marking its first main line run in preservation. The journey included stops at Banbury, Birmingham New Street, Stafford, and other locations along the route.
This video captures footage of Class 33 locomotives during a special tour to Inverness, with scenes filmed at Coventry, Birmingham International, and various locations across Scotland. The journey marked the first time the class crossed into Scotland and was part of the final tours operated by Special Trains, later known as Waterman Railways. The train arrived at its destination 35 minutes early. Several Class 33 and Class 37 locomotives are featured, along with headcodes 1Z17 and 1Z33.
This video features a slideshow of Class 73 electro-diesel locomotives operating during the 1990s. It includes scenes of various locomotives such as 73110, 73105, and 73006 working on different trains across locations like Wandsworth Road, West Ealing, Tonbridge, and London Victoria. The footage also captures loco convoys, ballast trains, and special services including the British Rail Level 5 railtour. Several Class 33 locomotives are also identified in the content.