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50043
Class 50
Names carried:
Eagle
Videos featuring 50043
This video captures twilight train movements at Rugby station. Several locomotives, including classes 50, 60, 66, 86, 90, and 99, are visible. Operators such as Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Colas, Network Rail, and others are listed in the metadata, though no specific operator is identified in the footage. The location is clearly Rugby, but headcodes are not present in the data. The record provides a visual overview of evening rail activity at this central UK station.
This video captures train activity along the West Coast Mainline near Cheddington, featuring a variety of rolling stock including 350, 390, 50, 66, 807, and 90 class units. Operators such as Avanti West Coast, Freightliner, and others are present, alongside freight and special services. The footage includes movements between Cheddington and Berkhamstead, with additional locations like Harlech, Hope, and Warwick mentioned. The content highlights the diversity of train operations on this route.
A video captures the 50043 locomotive, identified as class 50 stock, operating on the West Somerset Railway. The footage features the locomotive, associated with British Railways, though no specific headcode is noted in the metadata. Additional details about the event or route are not provided in the available information.
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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D443
This video features footage of BR Class 50 locomotives during the pre-digital era, from the mid-1980s to the turn of the millennium. The locomotives were originally built at Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and operated on express services between London and Glasgow before being reassigned to Western Region routes, including services between Paddington and Exeter, Plymouth, Paignton, and Penzance. They also appeared on South Wales passenger and postal trains. The footage includes multiple Class 50 locomotives, though specific operators are not detailed in the metadata.
A video featuring several heritage locomotives on the South Devon Railway includes D2246, 33002 'Sea King', 25262, and 56045 in operation. In the sidings, 56103, 47715 'Railway Engineering Solutions', 09010, 50002 'Superb', and 37037 (6737) are on display. A Lima class 50 model, numbered 50043, is also featured. The footage captures the activity at the South Devon Railway and Exeter St Davids.
This video captures the atmosphere of Birmingham New Street station in the late 1980s, showcasing a variety of classic British Rail traction units arriving and departing under the station’s iconic concrete roof. The footage includes a mix of special services, InterCity trains, and regional services, offering a glimpse into the operations of one of Britain’s major rail hubs during the British Rail era. Several locomotives are identified, including classes 50 and 87, though no operator details are provided for individual units.
This video features three preserved British Railways Class 50 diesel locomotives: 50035, 50043, and 50044. The footage includes a headcode of 1S61 and was recorded at Alstom. No further details about the event or context are provided in the metadata.
This video shows eight Class 50 locomotives at Laira depot and a nearby scrap line, captured from a moving train in 1991. The footage, slowed down for clarity, highlights the state of these locomotives as they awaited their fate. The operators associated with the stock are listed as British Railways, and the location mentioned is Fleet. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A train service operating under headcode 5Z55 is shown passing through Water Orton. The footage includes locomotives numbered 50049, 50007, and 50043, though operator details are not specified in the metadata. The route appears to be part of a service between Burton Ot Wetmore Sidings and Wembley Receptions 1-7. No further operational or contextual information is provided in the available data.
This video features locomotives 50043, 50045, and 50049 on the Severn Valley Railway. The footage was captured at various locations including Hampton Loade. No headcodes are identified in the current record.
This video captures railway activity at Exeter St Davids in January 1991, featuring multiple locomotives including Class 33, 47, and 50 models. The footage includes Network South East services between Waterloo and Exeter, as well as engineer trains operated by Class 50 locomotives. British Railways and Intercity are also mentioned as operators in the context of the recorded activity.
A gathering of four preserved GWR Castle Class locomotives took place at Didcot Railway Centre, marking the 100th anniversary of the first Castle Class locomotive, 4073 'Caerphilly Castle'. Among those present were 4079 'Pendennis Castle', 5051 'Drysllwyn Castle', Vintage Trains' 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe', and BR-built 7029 'Clun Castle'. The event also featured GWR 4100 Large Prairie 4144, which operated passenger services in a newly repainted GWR livery. Operators involved included British Railways, GWR, Southern, and Vintage Trains, with locations spanning several railway centres across the UK.
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 Trenitalia D443 and D445 electric multiple units operating in and around Florence, Italy. The footage was recorded on May 17, 2022, and includes scenes from Firenze SNM, Firenze Rifredi, Montelupo-Capraia, and Sieci. The content provides a visual record of these trains during their service in the region. Some operational details are not included in the metadata, but the video offers insight into the appearance and movement of these units in a real-world setting.
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D443
This video features multiple locomotives on the Severn Valley Railway. The stock includes British Railways Class 31 No. 31466 and several Class 50 locomotives, including No. 50043, No. 50048, and No. 50049. The footage captures these locomotives at various points along the Severn Valley Railway. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures train movements in Devon, featuring multiple units including 50007 and 50049. It includes scenes from the Teignmouth Estuary, Dawlish Sea Wall, Dawlish Warren, and London Paddington. The footage also shows a late departure from Stoke Canon / Rewe following a delay involving unit 50049 at Exeter. Several other units are noted in the metadata, though operators are not specified. Locations mentioned include Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth, and London Paddington.
A video captures a train convoy featuring multiple locomotives, including 50049, 50007, and 50034, operating on the Severn Valley Railway heading towards Gloucester. The footage was recorded during a service with headcode 0Z52. The operators involved are associated with GBRF. The locations include the Severn Valley Railway and Gloucester.
This video captures a train convoy passing through Leicester. It includes multiple Class 50 locomotives, specifically numbered 50008, 50034, 50043, and 50049, as well as a Class 90 locomotive numbered 90005. The operators associated with the video are GBRF and Hanson & Hall. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video shows a double-headed train operating in South London on 31 July 2021, returning from Margate to East Midlands Parkway. The locomotives involved are numbered 50007, 50043, and 50049, all classified as class 50 stock. The operator associated with the video is GBRF. The footage captures the movement of these trains along the route between Margate and East Midlands Parkway. Some details, such as headcodes, are not available in the current record.
A short video shows a train stopping at Watford Junction. The footage includes references to stock numbers 350249, 50043, and 90043, though no operator is explicitly named in the metadata. Freightliner is listed as an associated operator. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features a number of Class 50 diesel locomotives, including 50035, 50007, and 50049, along with D8568, operating on the Severn Valley Railway during a Spring Diesel Bash event. The footage was filmed from Train 1, which included several Class 50 locomotives and others. The locations shown include the Severn Valley Railway and Northwood Halt. No headcodes are recorded in the metadata for this video.
This video shows a number of British Railways Class 50 diesel locomotives in operation, including 50044 performing shunting duties at Cardiff Central. The footage captures the departure of locomotive 50135 from the station following maintenance work at Canton Depot, with additional clips showing other Class 50s on the Severn Valley Railway. Headcodes 0Z41 and 1M61 are visible in the footage. The locations featured include Cardiff Central, Kidderminster, Highley, and the Severn Valley Railway.
This video captures train activity at Ipswich and Stowmarket. Various locomotives, including classes 321, 37, 50, and 66, are present. The operators involved include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GBRF, Greater Anglia, LNER, and Network Rail. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
This video features multiple British Rail Class 50 locomotives, including 50033, 50035, 50007, 50049, and 50044, at the Severn Valley Railway. The footage includes scenes from Kidderminster and Kidderminster Town. Headcodes 1M58 and 1T08 are noted in the metadata. The locomotives are associated with British Railways and GBRF operators.
This video features a train service operated by British Railways, showcasing multiple Class 50 and Class 66 locomotives. The footage includes scenes from Droitwich Spa, East Midlands Parkway, Newton, and Weymouth. Locomotives identified include 66742, 50049 (50011), 50007 (50006), and others. The journey appears to involve a tour from East Midlands Parkway to Weymouth, with changes of locomotive along the route. Some locations and stock details are noted, though headcode information is not available in the current record.
It includes footage from locations such as Waterloo, Wimbledon, Woking, and Salisbury, with additional appearances by various electric multiple units like the 442 Wessex Electrics and some EPB units. The video also features freight operations. While specific operators are not detailed in the content, the associated metadata identifies British Railways, Freightliner, Great North Eastern Railway, and Network South East as relevant operators during this period.
This video captures Class 50 diesel locomotives at Exeter St Davids, Newton Abbot, and Paignton during the mid-1980s. Filmed on super 8 Kodachrome film, it provides a visual record of these locomotives in operation. The footage includes multiple examples of Class 50s, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The locations featured are well-documented, but headcode information is missing from the record.
This video shows a train journey passing through Lancaster. The footage includes trains with stock numbers 90043 and 90046, which are classified as type 90. Freightliner is noted as the operator. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
