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D1048
Class 52
Names carried:
Western Lady
Videos featuring D1048
This video explores early diesel and electric locomotives used by British Railways, showcasing a range of black and white and colour images from the period when steam locomotives were being replaced. It features various locomotive types including classes 60, 70, 92, and 52, as well as diesel multiple units (DMUs) such as D1048, D205, D212, and others. The footage includes references to locations across the UK network, including Stoke-on-Trent, East Finchley, Exeter St Davids, Goring & Streatley, Hither Green, Leamington Spa, Maiden Newton, Peterborough, and Reading. Headcodes such as 1A20, 1A23, 1A72, and others are also mentioned.
A video captures the Severn Valley Railway's Western-themed Sunday, featuring D1062 "Western Courier" shunting coaching stock at Kidderminster and operating between Bewdley and Hampton Loade. Also shown is D1048 "Western Lady" on static display at Kidderminster. The footage highlights heritage diesel operations and the atmosphere of a preserved railway event.
This video features a variety of locomotives operating on the Severn Valley Railway, including Class 57, Class 70, Class 69, Class 37, Class 56, and Class 43 units. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Gloucester, Kidderminster, Kidderminster Town, Leicester, and Longport. Operators represented in the video include Colas, Freightliner, GB Railfreight, and RailAdventure. Headcodes observed are 1L02 and 2H07.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Severn Valley Railway 2025.18 locos captured at the Spring Diesel Festival
A collection of locomotives was captured in action on the Severn Valley Railway during the Spring Diesel Festival, with several machines operating between Kidderminster and Highley. The event featured a variety of diesel and electric locomotives, including 69014, 66509, 57003, 20142, D1048, 20189, 20148, 50049, 50033, 50035, D1062, 37706, 33108, D821, 70020, 46045, D1015, and 58023. Despite the large crowd of enthusiasts
A variety of historic and modern diesel locomotives and powercars were featured during the Severn Valley Railway's Spring diesel gala. Highlights included Freightliner Class 66509, newly named 'The Retirement Association', GBRf Class 69 69014 'EMD Longport', Rail Adventure Powercars 43468 and 43480, and Colas Class 56 units. The event also showcased several other locomotives from the Severn Valley Railway's home fleet, including Classes 20, 33, 37, 40, 42, 46, 50, and 52. Activities took place at locations such as Kidderminster, Bewdley, and along the Severn Valley Railway line.
This video captures highlights from the Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Diesel Gala, featuring a variety of historic and preserved locomotives in action. Among the stock present are Class 58, Class 25, and Class 43 locomotives, along with other diesel units. The event took place on the Severn Valley Railway, with additional locations including Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Fleet, Hope, Kidderminster, Minster, and Leicester. Operators represented include the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and GWR. Headcodes observed during the event include 1B22, 1K41, 1S61, 1V89, and 6B09.
This video showcases a special event on the Severn Valley Railway celebrating 50 years of diesel preservation. It features several diesel hydraulic locomotives, including D1015 'Western Champion', D1062 'Western Courier', D821 'Greyhound', D7076, and D832 'Onslaught', which were in service during the event. Additional locomotives on display included D1048 'Western Lady', D1013 'Western Ranger', and D7029. The footage was captured around Bewdley and Kidderminster.
This video captures the first day of the Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Diesel Bash, featuring several diesel locomotives at Kidderminster. Locomotives seen include D821 'Greyhound', D832 'Onslaught', D1015 'Western Champion', D7076, D8568, 20048, 20189, and 50035 'Ark Royal'. Additional static displays of D7029, D1013 'Western Ranger', and D1048 'Western Lady' are also noted at Kidderminster Station.
This video features a collection of diesel locomotives and railcars operating on the Severn Valley Railway during an autumn event. The footage includes stock such as classes 20, 37, 40, 50, 52, and 35, along with headcodes like 1A09, 1B73, and 1C30. The locations shown include Arley, Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Hampton Loade, Highley, and Kidderminster. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Intercity, and West Midlands Trains.
This video features a variety of railway activity on the Severn Valley Railway, including shunting operations, light engines, and a charter service. Locomotives identified include British Railways Class 09 09107, Class 20 20142, Class 37 37080 and 37163, and diesel locomotive D1048. The footage is set against the backdrop of Kidderminster and includes headcodes 1A09 and 5E47.
This video shows the Severn Valley Railway with a number of steam and diesel locomotives, including D1048 Western Lady and 20142. The footage includes scenes at Kidderminster Diesel Depot and along the Severn Valley Railway line. Several locomotives are identified, such as 31283, 37260, 37263, and 37283. A headcode of 1V71 is also noted in the metadata.
This video features railway operations at several locations including Butterley, Swanwick, Chesterfield, Lincoln, and Hammersmith. Locomotives identified include 40012 (class 40) and D1048 (class 52), with operators associated as Blue Pullman and British Railways. A headcode of 1C22 is noted in the footage. The content includes scenes from multiple sites, offering a glimpse into railway activity across different areas.
A pairing of British Rail Class 44 D4 'Great Gable' and Class 46 D182 is seen operating at Midland Railway Butterley, hauling passenger services. Additional diesel locomotives on display include Class 141 141113, Class 43 43159, Class 42 D1048 'Western Lady', Class 45 45113, Class 47 47401 'North Eastern', Class 20 20048, and Class 47 47417. The footage also captures other locomotives at Swanwick Junction, which houses a variety of diesel stock undergoing overhaul.
2 loco-hauled set. The train was hauled by class 33 locomotives 33050 and 33063, with 37675 added later at Plymouth. The route included Basingstoke, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Starcross, Dawlish, and the Royal Albert Bridge near Plymouth. Several locations along the route are identified, including Dawlish Warren, Saltash, and Falmouth Docks. The footage, though technically limited due to the original recording conditions, provides a historical glimpse of this railtour.
This video captures locomotives at the Midland Railway Centre during a gala weekend in June. It includes footage of several historic locomotives, including British Railways Class 37 No. 37190, Class 52 No. D1048, and Class 20 No. D8188. Headcodes present in the video include 1S77, 6A21, and 8H22. The record lacks specific location details, but the content provides a glimpse into railway operations at the site.
This video features historical footage of steam trains from 1986, including the LNER A4 5593 Kolhapur on its return journey and D1048 inside a shed. It also captures the Mallard departing York for a mainline trip to Marylebone, with no overhead wires visible at the time. Additional scenes show GNER 2005 and LNJC tank no. 5 in the North York Moors. The content includes clips from Southport, York, and other locations, offering a glimpse into railway operations during the era.
This video captures railway scenes from multiple locations in August and July 1986. It shows the arrival of locomotive D200 at Southport, followed by footage of D1048 on a turntable and inside a shed. The video also includes scenes from Holgate Junction with the departure of Mallard, and later visits to the North York Moors and Crewe Heritage Centre. Some locations mentioned include Southport, Crewe, York, and others. No headcodes are identified in the record.