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Guests Furness 20, Austerity 68067 and BR 5MT 73156 at the Watercress Railway Spring Steam Gala!
A railway event at the Mid-Hants Railway featured several historic locomotives, including Furness No. 20, Austerity 68067, and BR Standard 5MT 73156, operating alongside the home fleet. Other notable locomotives present included 35005 ‘Canadian Pacific,’ Ivatt 41312, and Urie Society No. 506. The event included a variety of train services, including local shuttles and freight operations, with Class 20 D8059 assisting in firefighting duties along the line. The activity took place on a sunny day at multiple locations across the Mid-Hants Railway network.
Soi Buakhao
British Rail Network SouthEast 1991-Theale & Reading Class 33, 47, 56, 117 DMU & InterCity 125 HST
This video captures rail operations in Berkshire during June 1991, featuring Network South East services at Theale and Reading. It includes loco-hauled and diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains, as well as InterCity 125 HST services. British Railways, Intercity, and East Midlands Railway are identified as operators, with specific locomotives such as Class 43, 47, and others present. The footage highlights a variety of train types operating in the region during this period.
This video explores the history and operations of the British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotives, often referred to as "The Grids," which played a crucial role in Britain's freight transport for over two decades. It covers their origins, engineering challenges, evolution into Class 69s, and their significance in hauling coal, steel, and aggregates. The footage includes locomotives such as 31102, 31134, and others, operating across locations including Wolverhampton, Basingstoke, Cardiff Central, Chesterfield, Guide Bridge, Huddersfield, Knottingley, London Cannon Street, Reading, and Stalybridge. Headcodes such as 1D05, 1M23, and 1R00 are also noted in the metadata.
Soi Buakhao
British Rail in The West Country 1992-Exeter St Davids Classes 37, 47, 50 & InterCity 125 HST
It features locomotives including classes 37, 43, 47, and 50, operated by British Railways, Network South East, First Great Western, and Intercity. The footage includes both passenger and freight workings, with specific mention of Mirlees-engined class 37 901.
Southernrailwaysfan
Class 47 - 47579 'James Nightall GC' Arrives At Medstead And Four Marks For Alresford
A Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 47579 and named 'James Nightall GC', arrives at Medstead and Four Marks on the Mid-Hants Railway, heading towards Alresford. No operator is specifically identified in the metadata, though British Railways and East Midlands Railway are listed as potential operators. The locations involved include Medstead and Four Marks, Alresford, and the Mid-Hants Railway. Headcode information is not available in the current record.
It features several locomotives, including 46045, 47579, 50008, 66593, 70002, D1015, D8059, D8188, and D821. The event took place at locations such as Mid-Hants Railway, Alresford, March, and Ropley. Headcodes identified in the footage include 1M59, 1V25, 1V88, 2A85, and 2N85. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Freightliner, Hanson & Hall, Southern, and West Midlands Trains.
This video captures footage from the Mid Hants Railway Diesel Gala 2024, featuring a variety of locomotives and rolling stock. Highlights include Class 43 power cars from Railadventure coupled together hauling 4TC stock, several Class 50 locomotives including 50008 "Thunderer" from Hanson & Hall, and 50021 "Rodney". Other notable appearances include Class 20s, a Freightliner Class 59, and Class 47 47579 "James Nightall G.C." The event took place on the Mid-Hants Railway with locations including Alton, Medstead and Four Marks, Rookwood, and Farnham.
brunelheritage
MID HANTS Diesel Gala PART 1 | GREAT VARIETY at the WATERCRESS LINE DIESEL GALA! | 14.07.2024
A variety of diesel locomotives were in action at the Mid-Hants Railway during a recent diesel gala event. Visiting locomotives included Rail Adventure HST Class 43 Power Cars 43080 and 43068, Hanson & Hall Class 50 50008 ‘Thunderer’ and 50021, Freightliner Class 59 59104, and the London Underground 4TC set. These were supported by the home fleet, including Class 20s D8059 and D8188, Class 47 47579, and shunters operating between Alresford and Ropley. The event also featured a brake van lash up and cab visits to 50027 at Ropley.
This video captures footage from the Mid-Hants Railway's Summer Diesel Gala 2024, featuring several operational locomotives. Among them are two Class 43 HSTs, 43468 and 43480, along with H&H-owned 50008 'Thunderer' and 50021 'Rodney,' as well as Freightliner's 59104. The event also includes D8188 acting as a translator vehicle for braking force alongside D8059, and 47579 in operation. The railway’s Mk1 set is seen being hauled by these locomotives during the event.
A steam gala event took place on the Mid-Hants Railway, featuring visiting Great Western engines including Castle Class no. 4079 'Pendennis Castle' and 5205 Class no. 5239 'Goliath'. Several resident steam locomotives were in operation, with a Class 47 temporarily substituting for Pendennis Castle at one point. The event took place across multiple locations along the Mid-Hants Railway line, including Alresford, Alton, Feltham, Medstead and Four Marks, Paignton, and Ropley.
The event focused on the Schools Class 'Cheltenham' locomotive, which was due for withdrawal following the expiry of its boiler certificate. No visiting engines were present, and all operational engines on the line were in service. The footage includes locomotives from various operators, including British Railways, GBRF, Rail Express Systems, and Southern, running across locations such as Alresford, Alton, Corby, Ropley, and along the Mid-Hants Railway line.
The event included Class 20s D8059 and D8188, Class 47 47579 'James Nightall G.C', Class 08s 08288 “Phoenix” and D3462, as well as visiting locomotives such as Class 33/1 33111 from the Swanage Railway and Class 66 66415 in Freightliner livery. Additional preserved units from the EPB Preservation Group were also present. The event took place on the Mid-Hants Railway and possibly nearby locations.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 47, 50, 66, and 73 locomotives, as well as a class 20 diesel multiple unit. The footage is set on the Mid-Hants Railway and includes locations such as Borough, Doncaster, Eastleigh, Ropley, and Woking. Operators mentioned include British Railways, GBRF, Intercity, and Southern. A headcode of 2Z70 is also noted in the metadata.
Soi Buakhao
British Rail Network SouthEast 1989-Stratford with classes 31, 47, 86, 302, 309, 310, 312, 315 & 321
This video captures railway scenes from the summer of 1989 at Stratford and Manor Park, featuring a variety of British Rail stock. It includes Network SouthEast units such as class 315s in different liveries, alongside other classes like 302, 31, 47, 86, and 321. The footage also shows operations involving Royal Mail traffic, parcels services, and an Inter-City service heading to Norwich. The record includes details of the locomotives and locations but lacks headcode information.
Soi Buakhao
British Rail Network SouthEast-RfD 47+NSE 47s Waterloo & Woking West of England Line August 1992
It includes footage of a 47 317 'Willesden Yard' at Woking, which appears to be misfiring, as well as various locomotive types such as Res 47s, a 37, and a Class 73 ED. The video also shows DEMUs in service on West of England workings and mentions operations extending to Basingstoke and Salisbury.
The footage includes several British Railways diesel and electric locomotives, mostly in grey livery, with a few exceptions such as a Pete Waterman 47 and a shunter. The structured metadata identifies multiple locomotive numbers, including classes 37, 47, and 56, though operators and locations are listed without specific details. Some information may be limited due to missing fields in the record.
This video presents a slideshow of railway images from the Network SouthEast era in the early 1990s. It features locomotive-hauled services, including Class 50s, Class 47s, and Class 33s, as well as some slam door multiple units still in operation at the time. Specific scenes include Network SouthEast liveried Class 47s at Salisbury and various services running between locations such as London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, and Westbury. Headcodes referenced include 1F46 and 1K68.
This video captures railway activity at Peterborough station, featuring a convoy of preserved locomotives heading to the Nene Valley Railway for an upcoming diesel gala. Several locomotive types are visible, including classes 31, 47, 50, 57, and 66, though operators are not specified in the metadata. Additional locations mentioned include Selhurst. The footage provides a glimpse into railtour and freight operations at the station.
This video features a journey on the Mid Norfolk Railway with locomotives 47579 and 47596, along with another Class 43 diesel electric unit numbered 43055. The footage was recorded during a visit to the railway, which includes locations such as Dereham and Thuxton. The operators associated with the rail network include British Railways, Intercity, and Network South East. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
This video captures a visit to Mangapps Farm Railway during its diesel gala event. It features a variety of Class 03 locomotives and includes footage of 47579, which made its first appearance in preservation after an overhaul. The railway is noted for its collection of locos, stock, and memorabilia. The locations mentioned are Cambridge and Wickford. While the operator is listed as British Railways, no specific headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures railway activity at Paddington during the early afternoon of a Saturday in 1991. It features a variety of train stock, including Network South East class 101, 117 and 121 DMUs, as well as class 47 loco-hauled services. Inter-City services are operated by class 47s and HSTs with their original Valenta engines. The footage includes multiple British Railways class 43 and 47 locomotives, though specific operators for these units are not identified in the metadata. Additional locations mentioned include Bolton.
This video features a collection of Class 47 and Class 57 locomotives, including units such as 47501, 47579, 47786, 47832, 47853, and 57313, among others. The footage includes various railway operators, locations such as Penally, and headcodes including 2D02 and 2D07. The content provides a visual record of these locomotives in operation, offering insight into their presence on the network during the time period captured.
This video features a selection of diesel locomotives operating on the Mid-Norfork Railway during a weekend event. The locomotives include 31108, 31235, 47579, 73210, and visiting loco 37219. The footage is associated with Thuxton as a location. Operators involved are British Railways and Intercity. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features footage from the East Lancashire Railway summer diesel gala on 5th July 2013, captured at Burrs. It includes clips of several locomotives operating on different services: 50026, 37324, D7076, 47579, and 73210. The locations mentioned include Heywood, Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall, and the East Lancashire Railway.