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50038
Class 50
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Videos featuring 50038
This video captures highlights from the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Festival, featuring rare diesel movements and unusual formations. Notable events include Deltic 55009 heading light engine to Bewdley, Class 17 D8568 experiencing a false start at Kidderminster, and 57306 beginning its first operations of the event after arriving from Reading. The footage also shows 57604 being positioned for its departure and a double-heading operation involving D9551 and D8568 alongside an unusual formation featuring 50033, a Class 108 DMU, and 09107.
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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This video captures train activity at London Waterloo, featuring a variety of rolling stock including classes 144, 150, and 159. The footage highlights the station's architecture and the movement of trains in and out of the facility. Operators such as South Western Railway are present, alongside other services. The video also touches on changes in train fleets, noting the phase-out of older units like the BR 455s and their replacement by new 701 Arterio models.
This video captures highlights from a GB Railfreight charity event held at the Severn Valley Railway during the first weekend of September. It features rare mainline diesel locomotives not typically used on passenger services, alongside the railway's own steam and diesel fleet. Notable locos include 4930 Hagley Hall, 50033 Glorious, and D1062 Western Courier operating on the Sunday, while 40106 made its final appearance at the railway before returning to the East Lancashire Railway. The event showcased a variety of locomotive classes and operations across multiple locations.
This video highlights the presence of British Railways' classic "BR Blue" livery at Birmingham in 1988, focusing on the remaining locomotives and stock still wearing this familiar paint scheme as sectorization began to take hold. It is an edited extract from Roy Bowden's collection, showcasing a variety of locomotives seen at the station during that time. One identified piece of rolling stock is 50038, classified as type 50. The video provides a nostalgic look at this era of British Railways before the transition to new sectorized operations.
This video captures locomotives and stock still wearing the traditional 'BR Blue' livery at Birmingham New Street in 1988, as the familiar corporate blue scheme was beginning to decline. It features a selection of locomotives from the Roy Bowden collection, highlighting the variety present at the station during this period. The footage includes classes 50 and 87, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The record lacks headcode information but provides details on stock, location, and operator.
This video captures a range of railway activity from the first week of March 2025, including movements of ex-GWR power cars to Derby, Bridgwater flask operations, and ex-Greater Anglia Class 321 units heading for scrap. It also features locomotives such as Class 69, Class 37, Class 43, and others involved in freight, test trains, and unit drags across locations like Bridgwater, Eastleigh, and London Paddington. Headcodes and operators associated with these movements are included where available.
This video captures railway activity at Exeter St Davids in mid-January 1991, featuring services operated by Network South East and Intercity. It shows Class 50 locomotives handling West of England line services, Inter-City 125 HSTs running on inter-city routes, BR first generation DMUs for local trains, and a freight service hauled by a Class 47. Additional movements include light engine operations with Class 50s and a HST power car move pulled by an Inter-City 47.
This video features multiple diesel locomotives and rolling stock, including Class 31 No. 31466 and several Class 50 units such as 50005, 50035, 50036, and 50038. The footage is associated with Kidderminster and Kidderminster Town. Operators linked to the content include British Railways, EWS, and Rail Express Systems. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video is a compilation featuring multiple British Railways Class 50 locomotives, including 50033 Glorious, between 2018 and 2020. It includes footage of the restoration process and running activities, with some clips edited from earlier uploads. The content highlights efforts by The Fifty Funds and contributions from supporters. Several other Class 50 locomotives are also shown, though no specific operators or locations beyond Kidderminster Town are detailed in the metadata.
This video features several British Rail Class 50 locomotives, including 50007, 50033, 50035, and 50049, operating on the Severn Valley Railway. The footage is associated with the Pioneer service, with mentions of approximately 96+ miles of Class 50 haulage. Additional locomotives such as 50038, 50039, 50045, 50048, and 60035 are also noted in the metadata. The locations include Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, and Kidderminster. Operators referenced include British Railways, GBRF, and Northern.
This video features archive photographs from the 1980s capturing scenes at Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Road Depot. It includes images of various railway stock, including classes 31, 37, and 50, though operators are not specified for these vehicles. The footage also shows locations such as Eastleigh. While the record contains details about the stock and locations involved, headcode information is missing.
This video features multiple railway vehicles at the Severn Valley Railway. Among them are locomotives 50035, 09107, 41001, and diesel multiple unit D1062. The footage also includes scenes from Bridgnorth. No specific operational details or routes are mentioned in the description or audio transcription.
This video features two Class 66 locomotives, numbered 66770 and 66034, passing through Hellifield station. Additional location mentions include Carlisle and Settle. The locomotives are associated with operators GBRF and DB Schenker. No headcodes are noted in the record.
This video features a number of Class 50 locomotives, including units numbered 50017, 50025, 50031, 50038, and 50041, filmed at Royal Oak in August 1988. The footage appears to capture these locomotives during a period when they were operated by British Railways or Intercity. No headcodes are identified in the metadata, and further details about the specific events or services depicted are not provided.
This video presents a slideshow of photographs taken in the 1980s, capturing various railway scenes from different locations. The images feature multiple train stock types, including classes 31 and 37, with operators such as British Railways, Hanson & Hall, Intercity, and Scot Rail identified. Locations shown include Bristol Temple Meads, Lake, and Salisbury. While the video includes nostalgic reflections on the era of trains, it also notes that the background music is of low quality. The content provides a visual journey through railway history with limited additional metadata available.