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BR Class 55 'Deltic' Locomotives in Preservation during the Pre Digital Age (BR55 01P)
This video features preserved British Railways Class 55 'Deltic' locomotives, focusing on their role in the preservation scene during the pre-digital era. It highlights several examples of these powerful diesel-electric locomotives, including units numbered 55016, 55019, and D9000/D9016. The footage includes references to locations such as Newton-le-Willows, Shildon, and the Mid-Hants Railway, with mentions of headcodes like 0Z55 and 1Z55. The video provides historical context on the development and later preservation of these locomotives, including details about their construction and operational history.
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This video showcases a variety of diesel and steam locomotives operating on Britain's private railways, featuring highlights such as 31119 at Embsay, D5310 and 26024 at Bo'ness, and 27066 on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway. Other notable appearances include 37906 at the East Lancs Railway, 47270 at Yarwell Junction, and 46010 at Llangollen. The footage includes action from several heritage lines, with a range of locomotive classes and operators represented.
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This video explores the operations of Direct Rail Services (DRS), a rail freight company established to handle nuclear flask traffic and later expanded into broader commercial markets. It highlights various freight services, including nuclear flask trains, nitric acid trains, and intermodal services. Notable locations featured include Durham, Dungeness, Purfleet, and others. The footage includes locomotives from Class 20 and Class 66, with one headcode identified as 6C66. The content provides insight into the diverse freight movements associated with DRS's growth and operations.
This video captures train movements at East Boldon and along the Durham Coast Line, featuring services operated by LNER and other rail operators. Several train stock units are identified, including classes 55, 60, 800, and 801. The footage includes trains passing through locations such as Durham, London King's Cross, Regent Centre, and South Hylton. Headcodes present in the video include 1E07, 1S07, 6N45, and 6O02.
This video features a tour of the Barrow Hill Roundhouse, showcasing various railway exhibits and talks. It includes appearances by multiple locomotives, including Class 37 and Class 55 models, though specific operators are not identified. The footage captures scenes from several UK locations such as Gateshead, Derby, Doncaster, Loughborough, Newton-le-Willows, Shildon, Staveley, and York. A headcode of "1L43" is also noted in the metadata.
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A railway event at Barrow Hill featured the LNER A3 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ and other notable locomotives, including a Stadler Rail Ops Group Tri-Mode Class 93 and GBRF Bi-Mode 99002. Heritage steam engines were also present, with various classes such as 20, 37, and 26 operating on the Springwell Branch. The event included train services from Burton on Trent to Chesterfield and involved multiple operators.
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A video showcasing the Hornby One:One Collection during an open day at Margate Works in August 2025. The footage includes short clips of various exhibits from the collection, offering a glimpse into the models on display. The locations mentioned include Margate, Stoke-on-Trent, and Tring. Railway stock featured includes locomotives and rolling stock such as 33002 (class 33), 37190 (class 37), 373304 (class 373), and D9016 (class 55). The operator associated with the content is British Railways.
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A special open weekend at the Hornby WonderWorks in Margate provided the public with a rare opportunity to view the One-to-One Collection, which includes numerous railway artifacts, locomotives, and unique rolling stock. Among the exhibits are the LMS Rebuilt Royal Scot 46100 'Royal Scot' and the LNER Coronation 'Beavertail' Observation Coach 1729. The event marked the first time since 2019 that the collection has been accessible to the public, with ongoing work aimed at enabling full access in the future.
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The footage includes views from various locations along the route, including Bristol Temple Meads, Cheltenham Spa, Derby, Exeter St Davids, Leeds, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, and Totnes. Multiple stock items are identified, though operators and headcodes are not specified in the metadata.
This video explores the history and preservation efforts of the Deltic locomotives through interviews with members of the Deltic Preservation Society at their depot in Barrow Hill. It highlights several preserved Deltic units, including 55009 'Alycidon', D9015 'Tuylar', and 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilier'. The footage also touches on the society's future plans for its fleet. Various locations associated with railway operations are mentioned, along with several operators and headcodes related to the rail network.
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This video captures a Deltic railtour featuring locomotive D9000, showcasing its operation alongside other stock and locomotives. The footage includes scenes at London Kings Cross, Doncaster, Kingston-upon-Hull, and York. Additional locomotives such as D9016 and 37886 are also visible during the tour. The video highlights the historic significance of Deltic operations and provides a glimpse into railway activity from that period.
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A rail tour featuring locomotives 33051 and 33116 travels through various locations in the north of England. The journey begins at London Kings Cross and passes through Doncaster, where D9016 is seen. The train continues through Lancashire and Yorkshire, with notable stops near Mirfield, where it slows due to damaged track, and later reaches Accrington. Other locations include Burnley Manchester Road, Cottingley, Hebden Bridge, Rose Grove, and Sowerby Bridge.
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This video features footage from Coalville Open Days in 1989 and 1990, showcasing historical railway scenes. It includes various locomotives such as classes 37, 40, 56, 58, and 60, with headcode 1S19 appearing in the data. The locations mentioned include Corby, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Hope, Redland, Stockton, and Tamworth. The operators associated are British Railways and BR - Sectors.
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It includes British Railways Class 37s, Class 73s, and special imported locomotives such as D9016 "Gordon Highlander," which operated in steam-like conditions. The footage also shows 50002 "Superb" and D7535 in action, along with movements of 47815 and Class 37s at Paignton station. Several locations including Paignton, Churston, Kingswear, and Battle are featured.
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It includes scenes of shunting operations and trains running between these locations, with several railtours involved. Locomotives such as Class 23, 31, 37, 43, 50, 56, and 60 are visible, along with headcodes 1A55 and 1M89. The footage documents a day of rail activity involving multiple operators and locations across the route.
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This video captures footage from the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala held in October 1991. It features a variety of diesel locomotives, including D1013, D821, D1062, and others, operating on the Severn Valley Railway line. The locations shown include Bridgnorth, Arley, Bewdley, and Kidderminster Town. The footage is presented in low-quality VHS format and offers a nostalgic look at railway operations from that era.
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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.
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This video features a model railway display showcasing several locomotives, including Bachmann models of Class 55 and Class 20dcc with sound capabilities. The content includes mentions of specific model numbers such as 55010, 55016, 55018, and D9015. The creator notes this is their last video on the subject for a long time, though future updates may occur if new locomotives are acquired. No operational or geographical details are provided in the metadata.
This video features a collection of steam and diesel locomotives, including classes 09, 20, 31, 37, 45, 50, and 73, captured over the last several years. It includes footage from Minehead and references various operators such as British Railways, Colas, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, GWR, Intercity, LNER, and Network Rail. Headcodes present in the video include 1A02, 2A26, 2B20, 2C53, and 5K55.
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The footage includes appearances by 37197, 66566, 50027 Lion in NSE livery, D7541 The Diana, D345, 37717, Virgin 57606, 56114 D5061, and D7628. It also shows D9106 passing on the mainline and includes clips from the top of the moor, offering views of the Yorkshire countryside. The video highlights various locations including York, Grosmont, Levisham, Middlesbrough, and Whitby.
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The event took place at Bolton and included locomotives numbered 55002, 55019, 55022, D9009, and D9016. Several headcodes are associated with the footage, including 1A16, 1A33, 1M04, 1S07, 1S15, 1S68, and 4A33. The video provides a visual record of this railway event, showcasing these historic locomotives in operation.
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This video features a number of British Railways locomotives, including classes 55 and 57, with specific units identified as 55007, 55016, 55018, 56007, and 57303. The content appears to be a TMD session requested by Paul at Dunge Wood, offering a glimpse of some classic locomotive models. No specific locations or headcodes are provided in the metadata.
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This video features railway footage captured during a travel day using a London Midland Escape ticket. It includes visits to multiple locations, with Northampton and Rugby identified among the sites visited. The footage shows various rail stock, including classes 37, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, and 66, though specific operators are not mentioned. Headcodes 1F14 and 1O18 are also noted in the metadata.
This video captures footage from the Great Central Railway Diesel Gala, featuring a variety of diesel and steam locomotives. The stock includes 45041 (class 45), 66753 (class 66), D5830 (class 31), and D9016 (class 55). Operators associated with the content include Blue Pullman, British Railways, and GBRF. The locations mentioned are Great Central Railway and Par. Multiple headcodes are listed, including 0D18, 2A18, 2A34, and others.
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A video captures the departure of a British Rail Class 55 diesel locomotive, identified as D9016 or 55016, from Woodhouse on the Great Central Railway. The event is part of the GCR Diesel Gala 2014. The locomotive is associated with the East Coast operator and carries headcode 2A18. No further details about the journey or additional rolling stock are provided in the metadata.
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A Deltic locomotive, identified as D9016, is shown arriving at Rothley station during the GCR Diesel Gala on 30 March 2014. The footage captures the train with a visible badge, likely part of the event's theme. The video includes a headcode of 2A05. While specific operator information is not available in the metadata, the location and stock details provide context for this historical rail event.
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This video captures rail activity at the East Lancashire Railway, featuring several diesel locomotives including 33109, 37324, 50015, D1501, D7076, and D9016, along with a DMU. The event took place in Bolton and Ramsbottom. Headcodes 1A08 and 2L09 are noted. The footage was recorded during a diesel gala event, highlighting the variety of traction available for filming.
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This video features several Deltic locomotives, including 55002, 55019, 55022, D9009, and D9016, captured during filming in 2012. The footage includes scenes from the West Somerset Railway, Bristol Temple Meads, and the East Lancs Railway Deltic Gathering 2. Additional locomotives such as 56022 and D9000 are also present. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Intercity, and Rail Express Systems. Headcodes identified in the video include 1A12, 1L16, 1Z55, and 2J72.
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A video captures Deltic 55022 "Royal Scots Grey" arriving at Ramsbottom from the Bury direction, while D9016 "Gordon Highlander" waits to depart for Bury. The event took place on a sunny day during Deltic Day II on the East Lancashire Railway. No headcodes are recorded in the metadata.
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A double-headed diesel-electric locomotive pair, D9016 and D9009, arrive at Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway. The event took place during a special Deltic Day celebration in September 2012. The locomotives are classified as type 55, though no operator is specified in the record. The footage captures the arrival at Ramsbottom, with the East Lancashire Railway noted as a location. A headcode of 1L16 is associated with the event.
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A preserved ex-BR Deltic locomotive, D9016 "Gordon Highlander," is shown departing Goodrington on the Torbay & Dartmouth Railway during a diesel gala in 1993. The video captures the locomotive in operation, with notable smoke emission characteristic of Deltic units. Additional Deltic locomotive D9019 is also identified in the footage. No operator or specific location details are provided beyond what is included in the description.
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A gathering of seven surviving EE Type 5 (Class 55) Deltic diesel locomotives took place at the Shildon Locomotion Railway Museum in County Durham to commemorate their 50th anniversary. The event featured locomotives numbered 55002, 55019, D9016, DELTIC Prototype, D9009, 55022, and D9015 on display. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the history of these iconic diesel engines.
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