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37898
Class 37
Videos featuring 37898
This video captures the movement of a group of British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotives from Cardiff Canton to Margam Yard in December 2004. The footage includes several units, including 37248, 37404, and others, though only the final move was recorded due to logistical challenges. The video also features mentions of other operators such as Europhoenix, EWS, and Network Rail, alongside locations like Kidwelly and Newport. Some locomotive details may be incomplete or uncertain.
Several locomotives and railcars are visible, including classes 20, 37, 47, and 56, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage includes a tour of the area by a diesel multiple unit. Locations mentioned include London Euston, Northampton, and Norwich. The event highlights the accessibility of exhibits, ranging from historic to modern rail equipment.
This video features a collection of railway footage from around 20 years ago, focusing on Virgin Trains operating in the area. It also includes scenes from a photographers' visit to the GWR and 37-class locomotives working on freight services. The footage concludes with stored 37-class locomotives inside Cardiff Docks. Several 37 and 66-class locomotives are identified, though no operator details are provided for them. The video also references locations including Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and Swindon.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales 2008. Stone from Hirwaun, via Aberdare, with Freightliner
It includes footage of the new Llanharan station, old signal boxes, and semaphore signals. The locations shown include Aberdare, Abercynon, Bridgend, Llanharan, and Stone. Freightliner is mentioned as one of the operators involved, though no headcodes are provided in the record.
This video captures scenes from railway locations in South Wales during the early 1990s. It includes footage of Cardiff Canton Diesel Depot, Central Station, and Newport Station on 18 June 1991. The content features various British Railways stock, including classes 150, 158, and 37, though specific operators are not identified. The video provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from that era, highlighting the sites' significance to rail enthusiasts.
It features coal traffic being handled by Class 37 locomotives and includes lower quadrant semaphore signalling, reflecting the era's railway technology. The footage provides a nostalgic look at the station's activity and the locomotive classes of that time.
This video captures footage from the Severn Valley Railway diesel gala held in May 1993, featuring a variety of locomotives including D7633, 31233 "Severn Valley Railway," 37031, 37898 "Cwmbargoed," D821 "Greyhound," D120, D1842, D1062 "Western Courier," and GWR Collett Mogul 7325. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Bridgnorth, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Arley, Hampton Loade, and others along the Severn Valley Railway line. Headcodes seen include 0M02, 1A55, 1B45, and several others.
This video reflects on railway activity in Wales during 1996, focusing on heavy freight movements such as iron ore, steel coils, and coal along the Tondu branch. It also recalls HST services and highlights a busy day at Cardiff Central with various train services, including P.O. services and coal trains operating on the Vale line towards Cwmbargoed. The footage notes the closure of Aberthaw Power Station and the Cement Works, which has led to quieter freight operations in the region by 2021.
A Class 37 diesel locomotive, numbered 66032, is seen collecting several other Class 37 units—specifically 37419, 37412, and others—from Cardiff Canton depot. These locomotives are then transported to Margam, where they join a group of at least 30 stored engines. The footage shows the area around Margam having been cleared of sheds and offices, suggesting a change in the site's use. Several Class 37 locomotives are identified in the video, though no operator or specific location details beyond Margam and Cardiff Canton are provided.
This video documents a visit to the former MOD depot at Long Marston in Warwickshire, used for storing out-of-lease rolling stock since the privatisation of British Rail. The footage includes various locomotives and rail vehicles, some of which are no longer in service. Porterbrook, a major UK rolling stock operator, has recently acquired the site with plans to develop more efficient stock, including hydrogen-powered trains. The tour begins near the car park and includes a bus trip around the large facility.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales. Margam Depot/Yard and Rugby International Specials 2004
The video features railway stock including classes 143, 158, and 37 at Margam Depot/Yard on November 23rd, 2004. It also references Rugby International Specials and mentions services involving Virgin Voyagers and Virgin Coaching Stock Wales, which lost two trains to New Zealand on November 20th, 2004. The footage includes passing trains and stored units at locations such as Rugby and Newport. Some operators associated with the content include EWS, Virgin Trains, and others, though specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway scenes from around 2004, featuring double-headed trains operating in the Newport area, including locomotives of classes 31, 37, and 67. It also shows historical locations such as Margam Yard and the old stabling point at Newport, now repurposed as a car park. The footage includes mention of a low cab locomotive used for navigating low bridges in the Neath area.
This video features a collection of withdrawn railway locomotives, including classes 20, 37, 47, 56, and 87, captured at Long Marston in 2008. The footage is part of a tour focusing on diesel multiple units (DMUs) and includes various liveries and classes. Some operators associated with the locomotives include British Railways, EWS, London Northwestern Railway, and Transpennine. Additional locations mentioned are Crewe and Norwich. The video provides a historical snapshot of these locomotives, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.