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56005

Class 56

Videos featuring 56005

This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 58, a modular diesel locomotive designed in the 1980s for freight haulage. It covers its origins, engineering innovations, and service at Toton Depot before its decline due to coal reduction and privatization. The documentary also highlights its later use in Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as well as preservation efforts. Key locations include Birmingham New Street, Chesterfield, Doncaster, and Wolverhampton, with headcodes such as 1E31 and 1M07 identified. Operators associated with the locomotives include British Railways and Blue Pullman.
This video captures footage of Class 56 and Class 58 locomotives operating at the Ardagh Glass Factory in Monk Bretton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The content revisits historical rail freight activity from the late 20th century, showcasing the movement of sand traffic along part of the former Midland Main Line. The footage highlights the presence of multiple Class 56 and Class 58 locomotives, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The location is noted as Monk Bretton, with additional references to Barnsley and Royston.
It includes footage of multiple locomotives, including classes 40, 56, 57, 58, 60, and 69, operating in the area. The locations featured include Bridgnorth, Hagley, Kidderminster, and Shrewsbury. Headcodes observed are 2C12 and 2D46. The content appears to cover operations up to around midday on the day of the event.
A train departing from Crewe platform 1 is shown heading towards Small Heath, with Stone listed as a destination. The locomotive involved is GBRF class 66 number 728, and the headcode for the service is 6G92. Another stock item, numbered 56005, is also present in the footage. The video captures this railway movement at key locations along the route.
This video features a walkaround of various railway exhibits at York Railfest on 29 May 2004. The footage includes several historic locomotives, such as classes 375, 47, 56, 70, 701, and 84, along with a D9009 diesel. The event took place in York and Sutton. Some of the exhibits are noted as still operational, though their current locations are not specified. The video provides a glimpse into the railway heritage on display during this open day.
This video features freight train footage captured in February 2024, showcasing a variety of locomotives and rolling stock. Identified stock includes classes 50, 56, 59, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage is associated with Keynsham as a location. While the record includes detailed information about the stock and operators involved, headcode data is missing from the current metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Walsall Station in the West Midlands during May 1992. It features a range of British Railways locomotives, including Classes 31, 37, 47, and 58, operating on a wet but calm day. The footage includes half-hourly shuttle services between Walsall and Birmingham, formed of four-car electric multiple units. The recording provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from the early 1990s, highlighting the variety of stock in use during that period.
The footage includes trains such as the 18.26 Llandudno to Derby service, which temporarily used Class 20 locomotives. Other locations mentioned include Aviemore, Derby, Hope, and Llandudno. The video provides a nostalgic look at British Railways operations during the early 1990s.
This video features footage of a train journey along the route from Sellafield to Crewe, with clips captured at Arnside and just south of Lancaster. The train includes multiple stock items such as 56005, 60005, 66005, 68005, 68009, and 88008. Operators associated with the video include Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Hanson & Hall. The locations mentioned are Sellafield, Arnside, Carlisle, Crewe, Lancaster, and Roose. No headcode information is available in the current record.
Barnetby
Andrew Hadley
Barnetby
This video features a collection of historical railway photographs taken at Barnetby, Cleethorpes, and Birmingham New Street. The footage includes images of various train stock, such as classes 156, 31, 56, and 60, though operators are not specified. The uploader reflects on past visits to Barnetby and mentions railway activities in the 1980s, including involvement with the National Rail Enthusiasts Association. Some locations and stock details are identified, but headcodes are not present in the record.
It features a Class 56-hauled tour at Winslow and activity at Bletchley, including bubble car DMUs, a Class 08 shunting an Anglia EMU, freight trains, and Inter-City services. British Railways and Intercity are noted as operators, with locations including Bletchley. The footage includes locomotives from classes 31, 47, 56, 90, and DMUs.
This video shows a South Western Railway train, likely consisting of unit 455855 and two Class 456 units, at London Road station in Guildford. The footage appears to capture the train preparing for a journey towards London Waterloo. Additional locations mentioned include Surbiton and Waterloo. While specific headcodes are not provided, the presence of multiple train units suggests this may be part of a longer service or formation. The record includes details about the stock and locations involved but lacks headcode information.