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37698
Class 37
Videos featuring 37698
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Agamemnon” 37419 & 37405 the driver opens it up on the straight 1Q86 16;16 5E Lea Road 28/2/2026
A video captures the operation of British Railways Class 37 locomotives 37419 and 37405, with additional reference to 37246. The footage shows the train running on the route from March Down R.S. to Derby R.T.C., managed by Network Rail. The location mentioned is Gainsborough Lea Road. The headcode associated with the service is 1Q86.
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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.
This video captures rail traffic in Carlisle during June 1997, featuring a variety of services including Inter-City, Freightliner, Parcels, and MGR workings. Locomotives from classes 31, 37, 82, 87, 90, and 325 EMU are shown in operation. A pair of class 37 locomotives on an MGR service demonstrate a control air transition during a crew change, highlighting the mechanics of train movement. The footage provides insight into the diversity of rail operations at the time.
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.
A Class 37 diesel locomotive, numbered 37698 and painted in Loadhaul livery with an EWS door, is shown operating a wagonload service from Hereford. The footage captures the locomotive's movement as it arrives at the station and is subsequently shunted into old diesel sidings before continuing its journey north. Other Class 37 and Class 230 locomotives are also identified in the video, along with a headcode of 6M75.
This video features a collection of images from Saltley Depot in Birmingham, spanning the late 1970s to early 2000s. The depot, which closed in 2005, is now used primarily as a signing-on point for Lickey Banking engines. The photos showcase a variety of locomotive types and liveries seen over the years, including classes 37, 40, 47, and 50, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Some locations mentioned include Finsbury Park and the Severn Valley Railway.
This video shows a number of abandoned railway vehicles, including classes 08/09/37/56, located in the yard at Margam in March 2009. The footage also captures the last service, 66128, departing for Parc Slip. Several locomotives and rolling stock are identified by their labels, though operators and locations are not fully specified for all items. Some locations mentioned include Nottingham and Tondu. The record lacks headcode information.
This video features footage from October 1999 showing a locomotive unloading at Newport Docks, with additional clips from Newport and Cardiff Central. It includes references to Load Haul and Mainline 37s, the EW&S logo, and Transrail locomotives such as 60082 and 60041 on an Iron Ore train. Several locomotive classes are mentioned, including 37, 40, 60, and 66, with locations including Newport, Cardiff Central, Ore, and Torre. The content provides a glimpse into railway operations during that time period.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including several Class 37 diesel locomotives such as 37415, 37428, 37675, 37684, 37698, and 37890, along with some shunters. It includes footage from Margam Yard and other locations including Bank, Bridgend, and Tondu. The video also shows 60021 Star of the East on shed and 66024 climbing to Stormy Summit and later descending towards Bridgend. Some locomotives are noted with liveries such as Transrail, Mainline, Load Haul, and EWS. No headcodes are included in the record.
Among the stock seen are 37248 (now D6948), 47105, and 45149, with some vehicles noted as being down for scrap or spares. The footage includes travel from Toddington towards Cheltenham, with a stop at Winchcombe for train changes. Various locations along the route are shown, including Toddington and Winchcombe. Multiple operators and headcodes are associated with the recorded events.
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This video shows the movement of several British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotives, including 37115, 37240, 37246, 37248, 37249, 37408, 37410, 37411, 37412, and 37413. The footage includes 66032 collecting locomotives for transfer to Margam Depot, with some earlier scenes showing other locos in Load Haul livery. The video also mentions Margam Yard as a location where more stored locomotives can be seen in a future visit. Operators associated with the content include EWS and Rail Express Systems.
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37246
This video features a variety of British Rail diesel locomotives, including classes 37, 47, 56, 60, 66, and 08, some in long-gone liveries such as Transrail, Mainline, Load Haul, and 09. The footage includes scenes from Newport Station and the East Usk to ADJ route, with mention of a bridge that was removed in 2016 for electrification work. A High Speed Train in green livery is also visible. The location of the former passenger car park is noted as being where some locomotives were stationed.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
37425 to Cardiff Bay and on the Vale line. Also last 37s to leave Canton
This video features rare footage of a Class 37 diesel locomotive arriving and departing Cardiff Bay in June 2005, as well as clips from a visit to Cardiff Canton for the final departure of the last Class 37s stored there. The footage includes a Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66032, leading a cavalcade in December 2004. Several other Class 37 locomotives are also identified in the video.