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56002
Class 56
Videos featuring 56002
This video explores the RAILFREIGHT Red Stripe livery introduced by British Rail in the mid-1980s, focusing on various locomotive classes that adopted this scheme. It features images of Classes 20, 26, and 31, among others, captured at locations including Pontefract Baghill, Basingstoke, Cardiff Central, and several other stations across the UK. The content provides a visual overview of these locomotives during the transition period when British Rail was reorganising its operations.
This video features a variety of railway operations across multiple locations, including Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, Cardiff Central, Hereford, and Trafford Park. It includes services operated by different companies such as British Railways, Chiltern Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRF, and others. Trains involved include classes 37, 47, 56, 66, 67, 88, and 44871, with headcodes such as 1V37, 1Z27, and 3S03. The footage captures trains running on various routes, including services between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central, Hereford to Chester, and Trafford Park to Daventry.
This video explores the history of British Rail Class 26 and Class 27 locomotives, known as the 'Scottish Sulzers,' which served the Scottish Region. It highlights their role in hauling passenger and freight services across the Highlands and their preservation today. The content includes rare images and historical insights into these iconic diesel engines. Several Class 27 and Class 31 locomotives are mentioned, along with locations such as Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Kyle of Lochalsh. Various headcodes associated with services operated by British Railways are also noted.
This video captures various freight operations across the UK rail network. It features Direct Rail Services (DRS) locomotives 68008 and 68002 working with nuclear flask wagons at Bridgwater Freight Depot, as well as DC Rail Class 56 diesels 56045 and 56103 operating on a freight service between Willesden and Merehead Quarry. Additional locomotives from operators such as British Railways and Freightliner are also noted. The footage includes scenes at locations including Bridgwater, Crewe, Cranmore, and Hope, with several headcodes identified.
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West Coast Mainline trains
Busy Fantastic Few Hours at Oxenholme Lake District Freight/Passenger/Light Locos/Test Train 12/8/25
This video captures a variety of train movements at Oxenholme Lake District and surrounding areas, including freight and passenger services. Trains featured include Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, Transpennine Express units, Northern 195s, Direct Rail Services Class 68/88/66, Colas Class 56 and HST units, and DB Schenker trains. Multiple operators are represented, with movements involving several locations across the West Coast Mainline network.
This video features examples of rebuilt Class 56 locomotives, originally constructed in Romania between 1989 and 1992. These early units, numbered 56001 to 56030, were built due to limited capacity at British Railways' Doncaster Works and Loughborough facilities. Many were withdrawn shortly after entering service for extensive rebuilding before returning to revenue operation. Despite their identical appearance, they became known as 'Romanian Grids' among some observers. The footage includes locomotives from various locations including Doncaster, Duffield, Loughborough, and Willington.
This video captures the arrival of the last train at Chennai Central in the evening. The train, identified as 56002 Arakkonam Jn - Chennai Central Fast Passenger, was a daily service that ran between Chennai and Arakkonam. It operated with a WAP4 locomotive and was notable for being the final train to arrive in Chennai before midnight. The video highlights its historical significance and provides details about its route and schedule. Some metadata fields such as operator, location, and headcode are not available in the current record.
This video features a collection of freight train footage from July 2021, including unseen and highlighted scenes. It includes various locomotives such as classes 165, 166, 37, 56, and 66, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The content does not include location or headcode information.
This video features heritage locomotives operating on the mainline, captured over several years up to 2018. It includes a variety of stock such as classes 150, 20, 31, and 37, along with headcodes 0Z75 and 1K73. The footage is associated with locations including Gloucester and operators like British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, and others. The content provides a visual record of heritage train movements during that period.
A convoy of locomotives, including 56090, 56302, 50050, and 50017, was recorded at Stafford on 7 June 2018. The train originated from Nottingham and travelled to Crewe before returning. The journey was intended to test 56090's new engine under load, but it failed at Crewe, resulting in 56302 taking the lead for the return trip. Other locomotives present include 56002, 66102, and D400. The route involved locations such as Stafford, Crewe, Nottingham, and Royal Oak.
A light engine, identified as 56302, is shown passing through Kings Norton station. The locomotive is associated with the Colas operator and is working on a service with headcode 0Z56. The video captures this movement as part of a journey between Washwood Heath and Margam.
This video shows Southern Railway stock at Tattenham Corner and Purley. The footage features coach 456002, a member of the 456 class, and also includes reference to 56002, a 56 class unit. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A double-headed train consisting of locomotives 55019 and 55002, operating under headcode 2J69, is shown at Irwell Vale on the East Lancs Railway during a Deltic Day event. The footage captures the locomotives in operation on 23 September 2012. British Railways is noted as the operator, and the location of Irwell Vale is clearly identified. Additional stock information includes a third locomotive, 56002, though it may not be visible in the video.