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47744

Class 47

Videos featuring 47744

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 railway activity from a day at the National Festival of Railway Modelling in Birmingham NEC, including railtours. It features LMS Black Five 44871 operating on a Christmas Cheshireman excursion with WCRC 47812, and later shows WCRC 37669 and 37706 running the Chester Christmas Explorer railtour between Oxford Parkway and Blackburn. The footage also includes scenes from Severn Tunnel Junction and Haresfield. Several locomotives and locations are identified in the metadata.
ECS Moves 2023
swearingkevo
ECS Moves 2023
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 20, 37, 47, and 57, though operators associated with these vehicles are not specified. The footage includes scenes from Filton Abbey Wood and Mortimer. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A video captures a train formation consisting of locomotives 47746 and 45596, along with the Royal Duchy ECS, at Corston. The footage shows the train operating on the route from Southall to Bristol, with headcode 5Z30. While stock details are provided, operator information is not available in the record.
This video offers a nostalgic look at various diesel locomotives from across the UK, featuring classes including 47640 and 47744. It includes footage from locations such as Newton, Banbury, Dawlish, Inverness, Lee, and Newton Abbot, with operators associated with British Railways, Cross Country, EWS, GWR, Scot Rail, and Virgin Trains. The content is subtitled and presented as an edited compilation from past recordings. Some metadata fields are missing, including headcodes, but the video provides a visual overview of diesel locomotive history.
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 a collection of railway footage from around Birmingham and other locations, including Barnt Green, Birmingham International, Bournville, Crewe, Exhibition Centre, Kidwelly, Watford, and Watford Junction. It includes multiple Class 37 and Class 47 locomotives, as well as a Western class locomotive, with headcodes 1Z35 and 1Z52 identified. The footage was filmed in 1995 and 2003 and appears to be part of Railtours operations. Operators associated with the content include British Railways and EWS.
This video captures railway activity at Stafford and Crewe in September 1997, showcasing a variety of British Rail classes including 31, 37, 47, 82, and others. The footage includes Inter-City services, Regional Railways Express, ballast workings, and local trains, with some locomotives still in BR blue livery. Operators featured include British Railways, Intercity, and Rail Express Systems. The video provides a nostalgic look at the railway scene during the transition to privatisation.
This video captures locomotives from the Class 158, 37, and 47 series operating in Wales. The footage includes scenes of trains running as far west as Pembroke Dock, through the Vale, up to Abergavenny, and features a trailer for an HST naming event. Locations shown include Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Llantwit Major, Haverfordwest, Cardiff Bay, Llandovery, and Airport. The video highlights historical and current rail operations in the region.
This video presents a slideshow of Class 73 electro diesel locomotives operating various services during the 1990s and early 2000s. Featured are images of specific units at different locations, including Clapham Junction, London Waterloo, and London Victoria, among others. The captions provide details on dates and some train services, such as charters and enthusiast railtours. Multiple Class 73 locomotives are identified, along with associated headcodes and locations.
This video features a variety of British Rail locomotives and rolling stock from the Strathclyde area in June 1994. It includes scenes of a 314 and 101 class locomotive at Whifflet, EMUs at Hyndland, and footage of an 08 class shunting parcel vans and a 47 class hauling the Plymouth Sleepers service. The video captures railway activity in locations such as Glasgow Central, Hyndland, and others across the region. Several classes including 08, 47, 86, 101, 303, 314, 318, and 320 are featured.
Loco hauled freight in West Wales 2002
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Loco hauled freight in West Wales 2002
This video features locomotives 47744/46 hauling freight services in West Wales during May 2002. The footage includes the train traveling to Pembroke Dock via Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, as well as its return journey to Cardiff through Miskin. Additional scenes show locomotive 66201 arriving at Machen Quarry with empty hoppers, followed by shunting operations involving D2199. The video also references the Serco Test Train and includes footage from the tree cutting season. Several railway locations in Wales are depicted, though no headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity in Cardiff and Newport during the early 2000s, featuring services such as the Postal Service with locomotive 67001, the Iron Ore service with 60086, and various trains heading to the Valleys. It also includes a Football Special through Newport operated by double-headed 37s and 31s. The footage highlights the busier rail operations of that time, contrasting with the quieter conditions observed today. Several locomotives and locations in Wales are identified, though specific headcodes are not included in the record.
This video features two British Railways Class 47 locomotives, numbered 47744 and 47746, operating a Serco train through several locations in Wales. The journey includes stops at Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, and Lee, as well as a fast run over the Loughor viaduct. The footage captures the movement of these locomotives during May 2002, offering a nostalgic look at railway operations in the region. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A Serco train is shown being overtaken by two Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47744 and 47746, on a route through West Wales. The footage captures the journey from Haverfordwest to Milford Haven, passing through Pembroke Dock and over the Loughor Viaduct. The video includes references to the Royal Mail Cheltenham and The Bobby, suggesting these may be the names of the locomotives or associated services. The recording dates back to 2002, providing a historical perspective on railway operations in the region.