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Videos featuring 55020
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Preserved Railways in the 2010s East Lancashire Railway Spring Diesel Gala in March 2012
Stock included Class 37s such as 37109 and 37901, Class 47 D1502 (47402), Class 55 55022/D9000 "Royal Scots Grey," and English Electrics like 50015 "Valiant." Operations took place across locations including Heywood, Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall, and Bolton. Headcodes such as 1A20 and 2J30 were used during the event.
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50008 'THUNDERER' RETURNS TO CORNWALL for the Bodmin & Wenford Railway DIESEL GALA! | 29.09.2024
A preserved British Rail Class 50 diesel locomotive, 50008 'Thunderer', was featured at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway Diesel Gala. The event included several other historic locomotives and wagons, with 50008 drawing particular interest after its return to Cornwall following a mainline journey. The locomotive is typically based in West Yorkshire and is operated by Hanson Hall Rail. Other notable participants at the event included Class 50 50042 'Triumph', 47306 'The Sapper', and various other preserved rail vehicles.
This video captures footage of British Railways Class 55 diesel-electric locomotives, known as Deltics, operating during the 1970s. The content begins at Kings Cross and follows their movements along the East Coast Main Line, showcasing their work at locations including Doncaster, Grantham, and Retford. Multiple units are identified by their numbers, though operator details are not specified in the metadata.
This video explores the history and recent challenges faced by Chiltern Railways, one of the UK's major passenger train operating companies. It discusses how the company has transitioned from being a top-performing operator to facing criticism from some passengers in a relatively short period. The content highlights efforts by Chiltern to recover and regain its reputation, while acknowledging the positive aspects of the company and its staff. Several locations associated with Chiltern Railways are mentioned, including Aylesbury Vale Parkway, Bicester Village, Birmingham Moor Street, and others. Train stock numbers from the 165 class are also identified in the video.
A gathering of three preserved Class 55 Deltic locomotives, including 55009 'Alycidon', 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilier', and D9015 'Tulyar', was captured at Barrow Hill Roundhouse. The event took place following recent maintenance work on D9015, which had been fitted with new bogies. 55009 was temporarily rebranded as 55013 'The Black Watch' for a UK Railtours event, commemorating the centenary of former BR driver Harry Wilson. The footage shows these historic locomotives on display at their home base.
This video features a visit to the National Railway Museum in York, capturing various railway stock and locations. The footage includes multiple locomotives such as classes 153, 185, 195, 197, and 31, along with references to operators like British Railways, LNER, and Northern. Locations shown include York, Airport, Bede, Boston, Byker, Chester, Chichester, Cullercoats, Derby, and Fairlie. Headcodes identified in the video are 1H83 and 4E74.
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This video features various railway operations in Wales, including a yellow 31233 departing Aberdare for Abercynon as a light engine. It also shows Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey on the Heart Of Wales Explorer service departing Cardiff for a round trip via Birmingham, Crewe, and the Heart of Wales line to Pyle. Additional footage includes locomotives at Barry and references to services heading to Barry Island. The video captures a range of railway stock and locations across Wales.
This video features a Class 121 diesel multiple unit, commonly known as the "Bubble Car," during its final day of service. It includes footage from locations such as Euston, Porthmadog, Princes Risborough, and Tyseley. The train is identified as stock numbers 55020 (Class 55) and 66027 (Class 66), though no operator is specified in the metadata. The content appears to document the operational history of this iconic rail vehicle, with no headcode information available in the record.
This video documents the final days of operation for Chiltern Railways' Class 121 Bubble Car, a single-car diesel multiple unit that has served British Rail and later Chiltern Railways for over five decades. Only two of the original 16 units remain in service, with this footage capturing their use on the Main Line between Aylesbury and Reading. The video highlights the historical significance of these vehicles as they approach retirement from regular service.
A Chiltern Railways Class 55 diesel locomotive, numbered 55020, is shown at Princes Risborough. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A Chiltern Railways Bubble Car, numbered 55020, is shown passing through Snow Hill station on a route between Crewe and Tyseley. The train is operating under headcode 5Z06.