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56038
Class 56
Videos featuring 56038
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 explores the history and operations of the British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotives, often referred to as "The Grids," which played a crucial role in Britain's freight transport for over two decades. It covers their origins, engineering challenges, evolution into Class 69s, and their significance in hauling coal, steel, and aggregates. The footage includes locomotives such as 31102, 31134, and others, operating across locations including Wolverhampton, Basingstoke, Cardiff Central, Chesterfield, Guide Bridge, Huddersfield, Knottingley, London Cannon Street, Reading, and Stalybridge. Headcodes such as 1D05, 1M23, and 1R00 are also noted in the metadata.
This video captures a rare moment from the Fleetwood branch in its final years of freight operations, showing a Class 56 locomotive hauling loaded vinyl chloride tanks at Thornton in 1996. The train is heading south towards Poulton-le-Fylde and the national network. At that time, European Vinyls operated chemical trains between Barry Docks and the Burn Naze plant, with these block tank trains being among the last remaining freight services on the branch before operations ceased entirely by 1999.
This video captures a rail tour in Wales, featuring locomotives 56038 and 60021. The journey begins at Margam Yard, moving onto the mainline towards Cardiff, with stops at Ninian Park and Bassaleg Viaduct. It includes footage of the train arriving at Machen Quarry and departing for Newport in the evening. Other locomotives seen include 60071 and 66169. The tour appears to involve travel through key locations in South Wales, though specific operator details are limited in the record.
The footage shows typical activities at the depot a few years before its closure. The site has since been left unused following abandoned regeneration plans by the city council in 2018, leaving its future uncertain. The video includes various railway stock such as classes 43, 47, and 50, though no operators are specifically identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of Class 69 locomotives, including units such as 170455, 37418, and several 56-class locomotives like 56007, 56018, and others. The footage appears to capture these trains in various locations across the UK, including Doncaster, Eastleigh, Grimsby Town, Lincoln, and Sheffield. While multiple operators are associated with the video, no specific operator is linked to the locomotives shown. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures scenes from Margam Yard and the mainline in the early 1990s, featuring a variety of British Railways locomotives, including several Class 37 and Class 56 diesel units. The footage was recorded near Heol y Dellaid crossing and includes trains stopping for crew changes. The location is noted as Margam Yard, with additional references to nearby areas such as Caerphilly, Hope, and March. The video provides a nostalgic look at railway operations during this period.
This video explores former train photography locations along the former London, Tilbury and Southend Line in Dagenham. It highlights changes to the area, including the new footbridge and passenger lift at Dagenham Dock station, which replaced the original structure used for photographing trains in the 1990s. The footage also covers nearby sites such as Renwick Road and a former foot crossing between Dagenham Dock and Rainham, now closed. Several railway stock types are identified, along with operators including British Railways, DB Schenker, and Freightliner.
This video features historic railway footage from January 1993, captured near Cardiff Canton Footbridge. It includes appearances by locomotives such as 31008, 37068, 37079, 43080, 43088, and 56038. The footage was originally shared as part of a series of VHS clips and includes commentary about the removal of the footbridge and the limited number of locomotives retained at Canton. The content provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from that era.
This video captures railway scenes from Wales in January 1993, featuring multiple British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 37012, 37068, 37079, 37174, 37889, and 37902, as well as a Class 43 and Class 56. The footage was recorded during a two-day trip from Southport to Wales by the uploader and a companion, reflecting travel conditions before modern train tracking services were available. Locations mentioned include Southport, Liverpool Lime Street, and Cardiff Central. No operator or headcode details are provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway scenes in Cardiff during the early 1990s, featuring a variety of train classes including 31, 37, 47, 56, and HSTs. The footage includes views from Cardiff Riverside Station, which was later demolished. Several locomotives and carriages are shown, though operators and headcodes are not identified in the metadata. The recording highlights the state of railway infrastructure and stock during that period, with some mention of the condition of the rolling stock.
This video captures footage from Longport Depot, featuring several railway stock units including classes 56 and 66. The recording includes multiple locomotives, though operator details are not specified in the metadata. No headcodes are listed in the data.
It features multiple railcars, including 56007, 56018, 56032, 56037, 56038, 56060, 56065, and 56077, as well as locomotive 66790. The footage includes a headcode of 2M15. Operators associated with the video include EWS and Network South East.
The Class 56s present include units numbered 56009, 56032, 56037, 56038, and 56069, with additional units mentioned in the description. The video also includes Class 66 locomotive 66048, though it is not listed in the structured metadata. The footage appears to document the presence of these locomotives at the depot, with mention of the Class 56s being converted to the new Class 69 design.
This video features a collection of unseen footage captured in March 2017. It includes various railway stock such as classes 168, 20, 31, 37, 43, and 450, along with operators like DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, Merseyrail, and Network Rail. The locations shown include Zoo, Chester, Hope, Lea Hall, Leicester, and March. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
The content includes views of the yard outside the depot and a 37 seen off its bogies. Several locomotives are identified, including multiple Class 37, 43, and 56 units. The footage also notes the removal of a bridge, marking changes to the area.
This video features a number of locomotives at Leicester LIP Depot and on freight workings. The stock includes classes 222, 37, 43, and 56, with specific units such as 222020, 37608, 37884, and 56012 among others. The footage was recorded on a day featuring multiple freight services. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, GBRF, GWR, Network Rail, and the Rail Operations Group. The location shown is Leicester. No headcodes are listed in the current record.
This video features railway stock including classes 170, 56, 57, and 60, with associated labels such as 170106, 56038, 57305, and 60044. It includes locations like Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, and Reading, along with headcode 2O11. Operators mentioned include Cross Country, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Virgin Trains, and others. The content appears to be related to railway operations and travel, though specific details about the journey or context are not provided in the metadata.
This video features footage from multiple railway locations, including Cambridge, Doncaster, Ellesmere Port, Felixstowe, Mountsorrel, Northampton, Peterborough, and University. Various train stock numbers are identified, such as 170107, 37423, 37425, 43300, 43320, 56038, 66007, 66116, 66136, and 66152. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Coast, East Midlands Railway, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Grand Central. Headcodes present in the video are 4E3
This video features railway footage from Wales, including scenes of trains ascending Stormy Bank and passing Ninian Park in Cardiff. It also captures clips near Machen Quarry north of Newport and includes a mention of D2199 under a bridge. The footage appears to involve railtours with headcodes 1Z70 and 1Z42, and features locomotives including classes 56 and 60. Operators EWS and Freightliner are noted in the metadata, along with locations such as Margam Yard and Bank.
This video captures a railtour from Severn Tunnel Junction to Machen in 2004, featuring locomotives including 56038 and 60021. The footage includes scenes along the route such as Ninian Park and Basseleg Viaduct. Several other locomotive numbers are mentioned, though operators are not specified. The journey appears to include a light engine and a return trip to Machen Quarry yard.
This video captures scenes from a 2003 visit to Crewe Depot, featuring the heavy lifting of locomotive 86261 inside the shed. Additional footage shows locomotive 9f 92134 under repair. The content includes various railway stock such as classes 31, 37, 40, 45, 47, and 56, along with references to operators including British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Virgin Trains. The video also includes locations such as Crewe and Barry, and a headcode of 5Z62.
This video captures railway activity at Crewe in June 2003, featuring a variety of stock including Class 37 and 56/57 diesel locomotives, as well as electric units. Notable mentions include the Royal 47, 20/37 pairing, 37517/695 Blue electric, and Virgin Trains stock. The footage includes multiple trains passing through the station area, offering a glimpse into rail operations from that time. Some operators associated with the recorded vehicles include Direct Rail Services, EWS, Freightliner, and Virgin Trains.