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Previously known as: D1713
Videos tagged with these previous numbers are included below.

47488

Class 47

Videos featuring 47488

· including videos tagged as D1713
The footage includes trains at Stafford, Bangor, and Wolverhampton. Specific locomotives identified are 37216, 37250, 47488, 66032, and 86222. Operators mentioned include British Railways, EWS, and Intercity. The content provides a glimpse into the passenger and freight operations of that era.
This video captures footage from the first Newport Railfair in September 1995, featuring various locomotives including Class 31, 33, 47, 56, and 60 models. It also includes clips of a railtour operating between Newport and Ebbw Vale, passing locations such as Park Junction and the road viaduct at Aberbeeg. The footage shows the locomotives in service and highlights the route’s features, with some areas noted to have undergone significant changes since the recording.
This video explores the history and decline of the Class 47 locomotive in the 21st century, featuring various examples in service across different operators and locations. It includes footage of Class 47s working on freight and mail services, with appearances at sites such as Carlisle, Leamington Spa, and Exeter St Thomas. Operators featured include Freightliner, Direct Rail Services, EWS, and others. The video provides an informative look at the role of these locomotives in railway operations during this period.
The video showcases a variety of historic locomotives and former Chiltern Mk3 train sets stored at Nemesis Rail's Burton Wetmore yard. These assets are highlighted as part of ongoing restoration projects, with hopes for their future use. The footage includes multiple locomotive types, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The location is noted as Hope, though it may refer to a broader area or nearby site. The video provides an overview of the yard's collection and highlights the potential for these rail assets to be restored and repurposed.
This video captures train activity in York during August 1991, featuring both freight and passenger services. It includes footage of locomotives such as classes 43, 47, and 90, operating under British Railways and related operators. The content is presented with original sound for an enhanced viewing experience. Some locations shown include York and Reading. While the record contains details about stock and operators, headcode information is not available.
This video captures the Model Railway Exhibition held in Dereham, Norfolk. It features model railway displays and includes references to stock items such as 47488 (class 47) and D202 (class 40). Operators mentioned include British Railways and Network South East. The footage appears to focus on the exhibition setting rather than operational rail activity. Some details, such as headcodes, are not present in the record.
This video features a collection of British Rail Class 47 locomotives in operation across various services, including passenger, freight, and Royal Mail post trains. The footage includes examples of these locomotives working on special event trains such as Railtours, 'Footex', and 'Rugex' aimed at transporting fans to football and rugby matches, primarily at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Freight operations depicted mainly involve Freightliner traffic on the Welsh Marches route during the 1990s. The video also shows Class 47 locomotives operating Royal Mail services until 2003. Much of the footage is captured around Hereford and other locations including Crewe, Loughborough, and Rugby.
This video features footage of British Rail Class 37 and Class 47 locomotives, including units numbered 37412, 37427, and 47488. It includes scenes from locations such as Alvechurch, Cardiff Central, Llanbradach, Pontlottyn, Redditch, and Rhymney. The content also references the Valley Panto Express from the 1995/96 period, though specific operational details are not provided in the metadata. Some information is noted to be included on the video itself.
This video captures railway scenes from Manchester in the late 1980s, featuring shots at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria stations. It includes various train types such as a green diesel multiple unit (DMU), a Glasgow 303 electric multiple unit (EMU), Bury line 504 EMUs, loco-hauled Trans-Pennine services, DMUs, Pacers, and Sprinters. The footage highlights the pre-1990s appearance of Victoria station before its redevelopment. The content provides a nostalgic look at railway operations in the area during that period.
This video captures a variety of railway scenes from Newcastle in the summer of 1989. It features High Speed Trains (HSTs) in different liveries, Trans-Pennine class 47 locomotives hauling trains, freight and parcel services, as well as diesel multiple units (DMUs) and Pacers, some of which were briefly painted in GWR chocolate and cream. The footage includes a range of railway operations from that era, showcasing the diversity of British Rail's fleet during this period.
This video features footage primarily from the Midlands, with some scenes shot in Wales. It includes a British Railways Class 47 locomotive, numbered 47488. The locations shown include Claverdon and Llanbradach. No headcodes are present in the metadata.