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47851
Class 47
Videos featuring 47851
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Britannic Explorer Rounds off a Fantastic Day of Charters to Edinburgh at Carlisle 16 May 26
The Northern Belle operates from Manchester Victoria with Class 57 locomotives, while the Edinburgh Flyer runs via the Tyne Valley using Class 47s and a Class 37 for its return journey. The Britannic Explorer, typically running via Upperby Junction, arrives at Carlisle to collect both locomotives before heading south for an overnight stop at Appleby. Several other locomotives and headcodes are noted in the footage.
allan5919
Class 47s Nos. 47813 & 47851 at Newcastle & Prudhoe - 'The Edinburgh Flyer' (1Z53) - 16th May 2026
A rail tour identified as 'The Edinburgh Flyer' (headcode 1Z53) is shown arriving at Newcastle Central from York and passing through Prudhoe on the Tyne Valley Line. The train consists of West Coast Railways Class 47 diesel locomotives numbered 47813 and 47851 in a 'Top n Tail' formation. The footage captures the train moving at speed along the route, with no other stock or operators explicitly shown in the video.
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.
This video captures a 47-class locomotive arriving and departing from Bristol Parkway. The footage features one of several locomotives repainted in special liveries by Virgin Cross Country as part of a tribute to the railway. The locomotive shown is among those painted in historic colours, including BR blue. The video was filmed during a day's shoot at Bristol, with the locomotive heading back to Birmingham. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video features an interview with Andy Mellors, Managing Director of Avanti West Coast, discussing the challenges and progress of the company since taking over from Virgin Trains. Topics include operational performance, recruitment issues, contract arrangements, and potential impacts from Great British Railways. The structured metadata includes references to railway stock such as 47851 and 805009, along with operators like Avanti West Coast and British Railways, and locations including London King's Cross, Birmingham New Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Peterborough, Ribblehead, and Watford Junction.
A Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 47851, is seen climbing out of Havant at Denvilles with a service running between Poole and Manchester. The train, identified by headcode 1M88, was diverted from its usual route between Southampton and Reading. Instead, it passed through Netley, Havant, and Guildford before reaching Reading. The service was operated by Intercity and Virgin Trains.
A Class 47 diesel locomotive, 47851, is seen leading a train from Cosham junction towards Cosham on 22 January 2000. The service, operating as 1M32, was diverted from its usual route and included a stop at Fareham before continuing via Eastleigh and Basingstoke to Reading. Another Class 47 locomotive, 47712, is noted at the rear of the train. The journey involved a reversal at Reading, with 47712 likely taking over from 47851 for the onward leg of the service, which was operated by Virgin Trains.
A Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 47851, is shown passing through Hilsea on a service operated by Virgin Trains. The train is part of the 1O71 service running between Blackpool North and Portsmouth & Southsea. The footage captures the locomotive in operation during its journey along this route.
A Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 47851, is seen running light engine on a restricted 20MPH curve between Cosham Junction and Portcreek Junction. The footage shows the locomotive heading towards Portsmouth & Southsea from Eastleigh, likely to work a Virgin Trains service with headcode 1M32. The operators involved include BR - Sectors and Virgin Trains, with locations mentioned including Blackpool North, Cosham, and Eastleigh.
It features various locomotive classes including Class 31, 47, and 56, with a focus on a service from Birmingham International to Holyhead hauled by a Class 37 locomotive. The recording includes atmospheric conditions with heavy spray due to the wet weather. The footage serves as an archival piece reflecting on past railway operations and traction types.
This video captures railway activity at Rugby and other locations, featuring a variety of rolling stock including Virgin Pendolinos, Class 86/87 freight locomotives, and HSTs. The footage includes scenes of shunting operations, passing trains, and locomotives waiting for their next duties. Several train types are identified, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The content provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from over two decades ago.
This video features railway activity in Rugby, capturing various locomotives including classes 47, 57, 66, 86, 87, and 92. Mentioned operators include Virgin Trains, Direct Rail Services, EWS, Freightliner, and Network Rail. The footage includes references to services such as "Virgin Paradise?" and older electric trains. No headcodes are identified 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.
antman09ful1
Clagging 47s Galore + many class's on Diverts @ Birmingham International 2001 (unseen footage)
This video captures railway activity at Birmingham International and the nearby Exhibition Centre in early December 2001. It features multiple train classes, including British Railways Class 37, Cross Country Class 47, and others. The footage shows the station's role as a terminus for Virgin CrossCountry services during that period. While specific operators are listed, no headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video compilation features a selection of Class 55 Deltic locomotives, including units such as 55002, 55007, and D9016, filmed between 2011 and 2018. The footage includes scenes from various locations across the UK, such as Berwick, Darlington, Newcastle, and Shildon. Headcodes identified in the video include 0Z55, 1A16, and 1E14. The operators associated with these locomotives include British Railways, Intercity, and West Coast Railways.
This video captures scenes from Old Oak Common Depot in January 1993, showcasing withdrawn Class 47 diesel locomotives stored there, including units such as 47105, 47526, and 47851. It also features views of locomotives using the turntable and those stabled around it. The footage includes references to locations like Newbury, Oxford, and Stratford, with operators associated with British Railways and Network South East. Much of what is shown has since been demolished, though the depot remains in use for Crossrail operations.
This video features a collection of footage showing Class 33 diesel locomotives operating on the mainline over several years. The locomotives depicted include 33029, 33201, 33207, and two Class 47 units, 47746 and 47851. Operators associated with the footage are British Railways and West Coast Railways. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A video captures an incident at Bentley where a person's dog caused disruption without regard for others present. The footage includes railway stock labeled 47851 and 47854, operated by Blue Pullman and West Coast Railways. Locations mentioned include Hope, Bentley, and Cleethorpes, with headcode 1Z51 noted. The situation involved no apologies from the individual involved, as described in the video's description.
This video captures a series of locomotive activities at Tonbridge Station, featuring multiple steam and diesel engines. Locomotives including classes 31, 33, 47, 57, 66, 67, and 73 are shown, with specific units such as 67026, 33029, and 47851 highlighted. The footage includes a railtour being run round by 67026, along with light engines arriving from Southall on hire to GBRf. The event took place in the evening of March 19th, showcasing various locomotive movements at the station.
This video provides a compilation of footage featuring Class 47 diesel locomotives operating between 2015 and 2017. It includes various workings across different locations, such as Cricklewood, Barrow-in-Furness, Ashford International, and Chertsey, with headcodes including 1Z25, 1Z49, 1Z69, and others. Locomotives featured include units numbered 47805, 47760, 47812, and several others. The footage captures these locomotives in service on different routes during the specified period.
This video shows a train operating on the Windermere branch line. The footage captures movement between Oxenholme and Windermere. The trains involved are identified as 47826 and 47851, both classified as type 47 stock. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, GBRF, and West Coast Railways. No headcodes were recorded in this entry.
A rail tour from Weymouth to Crewe, with headcode 1Z34, features Class 33 locomotives 33012 and 33029, along with a Class 47 unit numbered 47851. The video also references a Class 33 from the Swanage Railway, which was used for a subsequent tour. Locations mentioned include Weymouth, Crewe, and the Swanage Railway. No operator information is provided in the metadata.
This video features footage of British Railways and West Coast Railways locomotives 33012, 33029, and 47851 operating together on a service between Crewe, Westbury, Weymouth, and Newton. Clips show the train at Fairwood Jct Foot Crossing near Westbury and at Newton St Loe. The record includes details of the locomotives involved but does not provide headcode information.
A video captures the departure of locomotive 33029 from Hereford as part of the 'The Marching Crompton II' charter service, with 47851 at the rear. The service is identified by headcode 1Z33 and appears to be running between Crewe and Weymouth. The footage includes railway operations in Hereford, Crewe, and Weymouth. Some operational details such as the operator are not included in the record.
A crossover event involving two West Coast Railways Class 47 locomotives, numbered 47851 and 47237, is shown alongside two DB Schenker Class 92 units, 92042 and 92017, at Trafford Park. The footage captures the movement of these trains on what appears to be a freight-related route, with no headcodes identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of steam and diesel loco-hauled trains in the UK, primarily charter services and ECS movements. It includes footage from various locations such as Birmingham International, Glasgow Central, and London Euston, with locomotives including classes 47, 57, 67, and 68. Operators involved are Northern, Rail Express Systems, and West Midlands Trains. Headcodes present in the video include 1Z31, 1Z51, and 1Z68. The content provides a collection of railway scenes with detailed titles for each clip.
This video features footage of railway locomotives at Barry and Bridgend in Wales. It includes clips of three locomotives—47851 (class 47), 57001 (class 57), and 67001 (class 67)—with mentions of EWS and West Coast Railways as operators. The content reflects changes in the scene at Barry, where fewer locomotives now visit the BTR, which is no longer operated by enthusiasts with their own rolling stock.
This video compilation features a variety of railway operations recorded in March 2015, showcasing several locomotives and services across different locations. The footage includes trains operated by various entities such as BR - Sectors, British Railways, EWS, GBRF, Intercity, Network South East, Virgin Trains, and West Coast Railways. Locations featured in the video include Tamworth, Bank, Cardiff Central, Crewe, Derby, Dereham, Felixstowe, Kilmarnock, Kimberley Park, and London Euston. Multiple headcodes are also present, indicating a range of services captured throughout the month.
It includes scenes from places such as Leamington Spa, Gloucester, Lea Hall, Rugeley Trent Valley, and others. The content features various stock types identified in the metadata, along with operators including British Railways, Colas, Freightliner, and others. Headcodes 1E00 and 6V46 are also noted in the data.
A locomotive move involving LMS Black 5 No. 44871 and West Coast Railways Class 47s No. 47826 and 47851 is shown at Carlisle Citadel Station. The footage captures the Black 5 on its support coach being transported from Bo'ness to Carnforth. The event took place in October 2016, with the locomotives operating under headcode 5Z50. The locations featured include Carlisle, Bo'ness, and Carnforth.
Southernrailwaysfan
WCR 47854 + 47851 At Portsmouth & Southsea And Portsmouth Harbour - Wednesday 14th September 2016
This video features two British Railways Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47851 and 47854, at Portsmouth Harbour. The footage was recorded on 14 September 2016 and shows the locomotives in operation or stationary at the location. The operators associated with the stock include British Railways and West Coast Railways. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures scenes from a charity open day at Gresty Bridge Depot, along with various train movements. It includes footage of locomotives and stock operating in different areas, such as Craven Arms, Carnforth, Crewe, and Norwich. Several locomotives are identified, including 67002, 45690, 68014, 47854, and 47851, with some operating on routes between these locations. The footage also shows activity at the depot during a busy period in the early part of the day.
The video features several steam locomotives operating on various routes in the UK. It includes 47851 and 57313 working a service between North Walsham and Worcester, as well as 67028 running from Clapham Junction to Gloucester. Other locomotives seen are 70804 and 47376, with the latter operating on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire railway towards Cheltenham Racecourse. The footage captures trains at locations including Westbury, Toddington, and Gloucester, highlighting different services and operations across the region.
This video features a collection of rail workings from the winter of 2015/2016 in the South East UK, showcasing both modern and classic diesel and electric trains. It includes services such as 47851+47826 operating between Barrow-in-Furness and London Victoria, 92018 running from Dagenham Dock to Garston, and various freight and passenger services across locations like Felixstowe, Clapham Junction, and Willesden Junction. The footage captures a range of locomotives and train movements, including freightliner operations and light engine moves, with headcodes such as 1Z25, 6X43, and 5M16 identified.
A pair of Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47802 and 47851, are shown operating on a charter service with headcode 1Z93. The footage captures the locomotives passing through Doncaster and includes scenes from Skipton. The train was running approximately 30 minutes late at the time of recording. No operator information is available for these units in the current record.
This video features two Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47802 and 47851, operating on the Malverns Line. The footage includes travel between Hereford and Ledbury, with headcode 5Z11 identified. Operators associated with the equipment include British Railways and West Coast Railways. No further details about the specific journey or additional context are provided in the metadata.
A video captures the West Coast Railways' 47851 and 47802 locomotives operating as part of The Conway Explorer charter service. The footage shows the trains passing through Kings Norton station, with the route extending between Hereford and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The headcode 1Z10 is associated with this service.
A video shows a pair of Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47802 and 47851, operating on the West Coast Main Line. The footage captures the locomotives passing through Lancaster, with Carnforth and Crewe also identified as locations in the route. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video captures footage from a train journey in the Lancaster area, associated with services 47851 and 47786. The operator is identified as West Coast Railways, and locations mentioned include Holyhead and Lancaster. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video shows a train service operating between Crewe and Carnforth, with the locomotives 47786 and 47851 visible. The footage includes scenes from Lancaster station. While specific operator details are not provided in the record, the locations involved are clearly identified. The current metadata does not include information about headcodes or operators, so some context may be limited.
This video features railway stock and operations in Warwickshire and Torquay. It includes footage of several locomotives, including classes 43, 47, and 66, as well as glimpses of trains at Torquay, Kingswear, and Paignton stations. Operators such as DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, and GBRF are associated with the content. Headcodes 1Z11, 1Z15, and 5C22 appear in the metadata. The footage appears to capture a mix of local activity and travel to Torquay prior to an event.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including Class 47, 57, and 67 diesel multiple units, captured at several London locations such as Euston, Clapham Junction, Ealing Broadway, Wandsworth Town, and Denmark Hill. Additional locations include Dereham, Hastings, Reading, Stratford, and Tunbridge Wells. The footage includes headcodes such as 1Z27, 1Z40, 5Z22, 5Z35, and 5Z36. Operators associated with the content include Caledonian Sleeper, EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, and West Coast Railways.
A video showing 47804 and 47851 hauling the Dean Forest Explorer services, likely operating between Dereham, Dean, and Keynsham. The footage captures two separate train movements, identified as 1z27 and 1z28, though headcodes are not provided in the metadata. The locomotives involved are from the 47 class, and the locations mentioned include Keynsham, Dean, and Dereham. No operator is explicitly named in the structured data, but West Coast Railways is listed as an associated operator. The record lacks some details, particularly headcode information.
This video features British Rail Class 47 diesel locomotive 47851 and Class 57 electric locomotive 57313 operating together on a tour. The footage includes scenes from Parson Street station and Winterbourne, with the route associated with the West Somerset Railway. The tour is described as "The Exmoor Coast Statesman" running between Nottingham and Minehead. Some metadata fields such as operator and headcode information are not available in the current record.
A video shows the Exmoor Statesman train service with locomotive 47851 leading and 57313 on the rear, passing Lifford West Junction. The route is between Nottingham and Minehead. The headcode for the service is 1Z11. No operator information is available in the current record.
A pair of WCRC Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47804 and 47851, are shown operating a move involving First Great Western MK3 stock. The footage captures the movement at Tamworth Low Level, with the train heading towards Kilmarnock. The headcode 5Z01 is associated with this service.
Footage captures DRS Class 47 locomotives operating on special Manchester services during December 2014. The video includes scenes of 47818 and 47853 at Manchester Victoria station, with mentions of specific train movements on the 8.35 Buckshaw to Manchester Vic and 9.32 departure from Manchester Vic. Additional locomotives identified include 47810 and 47851. The locations featured are Chorley and Preston. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features a collection of diesel-powered railtours from 2012, showcasing locomotives including classes 43, 47, 55, 57, 66, and 67, as well as DEMU units. The footage was primarily filmed around Bristol, with some scenes captured in Keynsham and York. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, DB Schenker, DC Rail, EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, Northern, and West Coast Railways. Headcodes identified are 1Z50 and 1Z53.
allan5919
Deltic 55022 RSG and Class 47 No 47851 Pass Newcastle Central With 5Z19 - 9th Dec 2012.m2ts
A Class 55 Deltic locomotive, numbered 55022 'Royal Scots Grey', and a Class 47 diesel electric, numbered 47851, are seen passing through Newcastle Central. The footage captures the movement of these locomotives as part of a service with headcode 5Z19, which was operating between Bo'ness and Carnforth. Additional stock numbers associated with the video include 156440 and D9000. The operators involved are British Railways and West Coast Railways, with locations including Newcastle, Central Station, Bo'ness, and Carnforth.
allan5919
SRPS Deltic Railtour (1Z18) at Newcastle With 55022 (D9000) Royal Scots Grey - 7th Dec 2012.m2ts
A railtour operated by British Railways, identified by headcode 1Z18, is shown at Newcastle on its journey from Linlithgow to Lincoln Central. The train is hauled by class 55 diesel locomotive 55022, also known as D9000 'Royal Scots Grey'. Additional stock numbers 47851 and D9000 are noted in the footage. The video captures the train at Newcastle and Central Station, with other locations including Linlithgow, Lincoln, Leicester, and Oval mentioned in the metadata.
MrThrash37
(HD) "Duff's in Norfolk" 47805 + 853 thrashing around at Norwich and Great Yarmouth 11/08/2012
This video captures locomotives operating in Norfolk, featuring several British Rail Class 47 diesel-electric locomotives and a Class 60 and Class 90. The footage is recorded at Great Yarmouth and Norwich. While the specific operator is not identified in the content, associated operators include Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Lumo. The video provides a view of train movements in these locations, though headcode information is not present in the metadata.
A Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 47580, double-headed with another Class 47, numbered 47851, departs York heading north. The footage captures the pair of locomotives on a railtour in June 2012. No operator or headcode information is included in the record.
A British Railways liveried Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 47580 'County Of Essex', is shown in motion through Knottingley, accompanied by another Class 47, 47851. The footage captures the train on a charter service returning from Newcastle to Norwich, operating under headcode 1Z63. Additional locations mentioned include Leeds and Norwich.
This video features British Rail Class 47 diesel locomotives with labels 47832, 47851, and 47854. It was filmed at Marston Green, Carlisle, Northfield, and Settle. A headcode of 1Z94 is also present in the footage. The record includes details about the stock and locations but lacks operator information.
This video features two British Rail Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47851 and 47854, operating on a service with headcode 5Z96. The footage includes scenes from Carnforth and Moreton. No operator information is available in the current record.
A rail vehicle with stock numbers 47851 and 47854 is shown operating on a charter service between Settle and Carlisle. The footage captures the train at Kings Norton station, part of a journey identified by headcode 1Z94. The service experienced a 25-minute delay following an incident involving the Lickey Bank. Locations featured in the video include Carlisle, Settle, Kings Norton, and Bank. Operator information is not available in the current record.
A video captures two Class 47 diesel locomotives, numbered 47580 and 47851, passing through Dinmore Hill. The footage shows the locomotives heading along the flats towards a tunnel, with the route continuing towards Leominster. The train service is identified by headcode 1Z43. The operator associated with the video is British Railways. The locations mentioned include Dumfries and Leominster.
A video shows locomotives 47826 and 47851 at Kings Norton station as part of the Cleethorpes-Oxford rail tour with headcode 1Z79. The route included a detour through New St station due to signal issues at Washwood Heath. The footage captures 47826 in operation.
A video shows a train with headcode 5Z74 passing east of Carnforth, featuring locomotives 47237 and 47851. The footage captures the train en route to Doncaster. No operator information is available in the current record.
This video features locomotives 47851 and 70005, with 47851 being a Class 47 and 70005 a Class 70. The footage is associated with the location of Moreton. Freightliner is noted as an operator in the metadata. No headcodes are present in the record. Additional details about the context or content of the video are not available in the provided data.
This video captures a journey from Carlisle to Acrington, featuring a British Railways Class 47 locomotive numbered 47851. The footage includes scenes of the train in motion, with a focus on the landscape along the route. While specific operational details are not provided, the presence of the Class 47 indicates a historical or preserved rail operation. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video shows two locomotives arriving at Carnforth. The first is 47580, part of a top and tail set with 47851, which was operating on a service from Norwich to Carnforth. The second is 47804/47760, a light engine running from Bo'ness to Carnforth with the headcode 0Z62. Both locomotives had been on tour the day before. The footage captures their arrival at Carnforth, with additional locomotive numbers and headcodes noted in the metadata.
A video shows the Class 47 diesel locomotive numbered 47851 starting up at Carlisle. The footage captures the engine's ignition process, likely during a maintenance or preparation session. No operator or headcode information is provided in the record.
A video shows a train consisting of locomotive 47851 and freightliner 57001 traveling through Kings Norton on the route to Barry. The train is operating under headcode 0Z57. The footage captures the movement of these units during their journey, with no additional details provided about the service or any other trains involved.
Phil Berry
47851/57601 ECS Linlithgow - Ravenglass/Grange over Sands SRPS railtour and return 9/10/10
This video features clips from a railtour involving locomotives 47851 and 57601, recorded at Silverdale crossing and Arnside. The journey appears to include sections near Linlithgow, Ravenglass, and Grange over Sands. No operator or headcode information is available in the current record.
Phil Berry
47804/47786 1Z24 Dundee - Chester (Royal Scotsman) 47851/47826 ECS Preston - Carnforth 11/7/10
The video captures four Class 47 diesel locomotives passing through Lancaster within a short time frame. The locomotives involved are numbered 47786, 47804, 47826, and 47851. The footage includes references to routes between Dundee and Chester, as well as Preston and Carnforth. A headcode of 1Z24 is mentioned in the title. While specific operators are not identified in the metadata, locations such as Lancaster, Preston, Carnforth, Chester, and Dundee are noted. Some details, including operator information, remain unspecified.
A DRS Class 57 locomotive, numbered 57002, is shown at Moorthorpe with a four-tone horn and clag. It is accompanied by a Class 47 locomotive, numbered 47851, and two DRS Class 20 units operating what appears to be 'The Cumbrian Crusader' service. The footage captures the interaction between these rail vehicles during a tour operation.