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50029
Class 50
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Videos featuring 50029
This video features freight trains operating in various locations across the UK, including Nuneaton and Water Orton. It includes footage of multiple train stock types such as classes 196, 37, 43, 50, 60, 66, and 68, operated by companies like Freightliner, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Colas, DB Schenker, and others. Additional locations shown include Corby, Derby, Ely, Kidderminster, Malcolm Logistics, Margam Yard, Penmaenmawr, and Severn Valley Railway. Headcodes present in the footage include 4M30, 4M49, 5D23, 5Z43, 6D23, 6V92, and 7Q70.
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Fantastic Few hours at Crewe Station Freight/passenger/steam Trains 6th may 2026 WCML
This video captures a variety of train movements at Crewe Station, including freight and passenger services. Trains featured include Avanti West Coast Pendolino Everos units, London Northwestern Railways 350s, Northern 323s, Transport for Wales class 197 and 158 units, GBRF class 66 locomotives, and LSL Locomotive Services Class 47s along with a steam engine. The footage includes trains operating on the West Coast Main Line, with some services heading to locations such as Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Milford Haven.
A locomotive identified as 60029 'Ben Nevis' is seen working on aggregates at Willesden Junction. The video features a train operated by DC Rail with headcode 6L83. While the specific stock details are noted, operator and location information is also present in the metadata. No additional context or details about the event are provided in the description.
This video explores the history and operations of British Railways' Class 50 locomotives through a collection of archival footage spanning from 1973 to 1993. It features various locomotives, including 50001, 50002, 50003, and others, at locations such as Paddington, Exeter Central, Newton Abbot, and Pangbourne. The content highlights different eras and liveries of the Class 50s, including early operations, re-furbishments, and sectorisation periods. The video also includes scenes from railtours and freight services, offering a nostalgic look at these locomotives in action across various routes.
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At Wirksworth, scenes include Class 33 33103 'Swordfish', Class 47 D1842 'Basil', and Class 73 73001 in service between Duffield and Wirksworth, along with a shuttle to Ravenstor. At Matlock, Peak Rail showcased EPR Class 37 37901 'Mirlees Pioneer' alongside their fleet including Peak D4 'Penyghent' and various shunters. The footage provides insight into the operation of historic diesel locomotives on these heritage railways.
A video captures disruptions on the West Coast Main Line near Carlisle on 18 March 2026, following issues with overhead wires near Euxton Junction south of Preston. The incident caused significant delays to northbound freight services and affected passenger trains operated by Avanti West Coast and TransPennine. Multiple train stock numbers and headcodes are identified in the footage, along with references to various railway operators and locations across the UK network.
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.
This video captures railway activity at two limestone quarries in Somerset, Merehead and Whatley. It features DC Rail locomotive 60029 'Ben Nevis' arriving at Merehead with empty wagons, which are later loaded and transported by American-built shunter SW1001EMD 44. Additional footage shows various freight locomotives, including Freightliner Class 59s and Class 66s, present at Whatley Quarry. The video highlights the operations and movements of multiple rail stock at these locations.
This video features a train departing from Crewe, captured with the headcode 6M89. The footage includes rail stock identified as classes 50 and 60, with labels 50029, 60020, and 60029. The operator associated with the video is DC Rail. No further details about the journey or additional locations are provided in the metadata.
This video captures a guest appearance of the Class 60 locomotive Ben Nevis at the South Devon Railway Diesel Gala. It features several railway stock items, including Classes 33, 50, 60, 800, and 40, across locations such as Buckfastleigh, Totnes, and Riverside Station. The event includes references to operators like British Railways, GWR, and GBRF. A headcode of 2D73 is also noted in the metadata.
This video features several Class 507 electric multiple units, including units numbered 507001, 507014, and 507018, as well as a Class 50 unit identified as 50029. The footage is set at Birkdale and includes Merseyrail as one of the operators involved. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
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BR in the 1990s Peak Forest Sidings Buxton & Dove Holes Quarry on 5th July 1994
This video captures railway activity at Peak Forest Sidings near Buxton and Dove Holes in the 1990s. It features locomotives from classes 37, 56, and 60 operating during a visit on 5 July 1994. The footage includes various British Railways stock, including units numbered 50029, 56029, 60005, 60015, 60095, and 90009. The locations shown include Dove Holes, Buxton, and Hope. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at London Waterloo in October 1991, featuring multiple locomotives including classes 47, 50, and 73. The footage includes a railtour departing with class 50 029, alongside other class 50s and a class 47. The video also shows a class 73 Electro-Diesel involved in bringing stock into the area. The operators associated with the content include British Railways, Network South East, and others. No headcodes are identified in the record.
It features various locomotives, including classes 37, 43, and 50, which were in service at the time. The footage reflects a period of transition in railway operations, with Class 50 locomotives nearing the end of their active service on the WOE line. The video provides a nostalgic look back at this era of British rail history.
A railtour featuring a DB 92-class locomotive is shown traveling between Carlisle and Derby, with scenes captured near Lancaster and Garsdale. The video includes footage of a painted DB 92 passing through Lancaster station. Multiple DB 92 units are identified, including 92029, 92023, and 50029. Operators associated with the content include Avanti West Coast and DB Schenker. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features a variety of freight and light engines operating around Westerleigh Jct. The footage includes locomotives from classes 37, 50, 60, and 66, with specific units identified as 166204, 166208, 37084, 37884, 50024, 50029, 60021, 60024, 60029, and 66538. Several operators are associated with the video, including Colas, DB Schenker, DC Rail, EWS, Freightliner, and GWR. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
A video featuring the Bulleid West Country 34027 'Taw Valley' in a special purple livery, commemorating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, is shown on display at the Severn Valley Railway. The footage also includes other locomotives and stock such as GBRf liveried 50049 'Defiance', BR Class 17 D8568, and various British Rail/GBRf Class 50 units. Additional scenes capture events at Highley, Bridgnorth, and Bank, with the railway preparing for its Spring Steam Gala.
This video features British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotive EWS 31466 and two British Rail Class 50 electric locomotives, 50029 and 50049, at Lydney. The footage includes the locomotives in a static setting, likely captured during a visit to the location. No headcodes are identified in the metadata. The operators associated with the equipment include EWS and GBRF. The video provides a visual record of these historic rail assets at the site.
This video features railway stock from July 2003, including locomotives such as 37142, several 47s, and a pair of 50s, along with steam engines 92214/219 and 6233. The footage shows 37142 being prepared for removal from a depot with assistance from another locomotive, followed by a visit to Peak Rail where various units are displayed. Locations mentioned include Llangollen, Butterley, Buxton, Darley Dale, Matlock, and Rowsley South. Operators associated with the stock include British Railways and Network South East.
This video features a collection of historical railway photographs capturing scenes from several locations including Swindon, Westbury, Reading, Basingstoke, and Burlescombe. The images include various railstock such as classes 150, 153, 158, 165, and 166, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The content provides a visual record of railway operations and infrastructure from these areas.
This video features various Class 50 and Class 37 locomotives operating in Wales between 1999 and 2006. It includes footage of 50031 at Cardiff Central, 50031/49 passing Pontyclun, and 50029/30 being removed by road at Pontypool. Other scenes show 50049 on a service through Queen Street to Cardiff Central, as well as appearances at Newport, Bridgend, and Swansea. The footage captures different locations across Wales and highlights the movement of these locomotives during this period.
A train with headcode 90029/90028 is seen at Hest Bank heading south. The video includes stock numbers 50029, 90028, and 90029. No operator or headcode information is available in the metadata. The locations mentioned are Bank and Frome.
A variety of locomotives, including steam and diesel engines, were featured at Peak Rail's Steam and Diesel Gala 2019. Among the operating locomotives were Lambton Colliery Tank No.29, Hunslet Austerity No.72, Class 44 D8 'Penyghent', and Beyer Peacock 1827 from the Foxfield Railway. Static displays included Class 25 D7659 and 37310 'British Steel Ravescraig', which was painted in BR Blue Large Logo. Other locomotives present were 50029 'Renown', 50030 'Repulse', and 58022, located around Rowsley South yard. The event took place at locations including North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Foxfield
The video features locomotives at Peak Rail, including Hunslet Austerity NCB No.72 and Class 44 D8 'Penyghent' operating services between Rowsley South and Matlock. Other stock on display includes Class 50s 50029 'Renown' and 50030 'Repulse', currently undergoing restoration, as well as 58022, which is associated with the Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society. Additional diesel locomotives such as 31270 'Athena', 46035, and 37152 are also present at the site, awaiting their own restorations.
A postal train operating under headcode 1M80 was captured at Newcastle Central on 30 March 2013. The train, diverted from the West Coast Mainline to the East Coast Mainline due to engineering work, consisted of three Class 325 electric units and was hauled by a DB Schenker Class 90 locomotive numbered 90029. The footage shows the train as it passed through the area, with additional rail stock including units numbered 325016, 50029, and 60006 visible in the scene.
A video shows the steam locomotive 67005 'Queens Messenger' passing through Birmingham International. The footage is part of UK Railtours The Ludlow Christmas Fayre, which ran from Basingstoke to Ludlow. Other stock mentioned includes 50029. Operators associated with the content include British Railways and West Midlands Trains.
The video captures a journey to the Peak Railway, featuring a visit to Barrow Hill Round House where various diesel locomotives, including classes 56, 37, and 20, were observed. The footage includes scenes from the Peak Railway, with views of the depot at Rowsley and a narrow gauge railway. The narrator also describes enjoying the scenic countryside on the return trip. Some locomotives identified in the video include British Railways class 50 units numbered 50029 and 50030.