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56040
Class 56
Videos featuring 56040
A train tour operated by the Railway Touring Company features locomotives 47848 (Class 47) and 56040 (Class 56), along with another Class 56 locomotive, 56049. The journey passes through locations including Wolverhampton, Oxford, Templecombe, and Airport. Colas Rail is mentioned as an operator involved in the service. The video highlights the operation of these historic locomotives on a route through the West Midlands towards North Wales.
This video features a variety of railway scenes from different locations in Wales and surrounding areas. It includes footage of Class 153, 50, 56, 58, and 66 locomotives operating on various services, including postal runs and freight movements. Locations shown include Bristol Parkway, Rhymney, Lydney, Cardiff Queen Street, Ferryside, and Newport. The content highlights historical and operational aspects of rail transport during the early 2000s.
This video features a collection of diesel locomotives from across Britain, showcasing over 160 locos from 17 different classes between 1990 and 2008. Highlights include multiple Class 20, 31, 33, and 37 locomotives in various operations, as well as scenes at locations such as Paddington, Durham, Ribblehead, Salisbury, Whittlesea, Winsford, and Crewkerne. The footage includes a variety of working conditions, from passenger services to coal workings and special events, offering both visual and auditory nostalgia for railway enthusiasts.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales 1995. 1st Newport Railfair plus 47/56 Railtour to Ebbw Vale
This video captures footage from the first Newport Railfair in September 1995, featuring various locomotives including Class 31, 33, 47, 56, and 60 models. It also includes clips of a railtour operating between Newport and Ebbw Vale, passing locations such as Park Junction and the road viaduct at Aberbeeg. The footage shows the locomotives in service and highlights the route’s features, with some areas noted to have undergone significant changes since the recording.
A variety of diesel locomotives, including classes 159, 172, 20, 55, 56, and 57, were featured during the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. The event showcased mainline guest locomotives alongside the railway's own fleet in a series of departures, arrivals, and run-pasts. The action took place across locations including Fleet, Kidderminster, and Llandudno. The video captures the atmosphere of the gala, highlighting rare diesel combinations and heritage railway activity.
This video features locomotive activity at Tinsley Yard and Depot in Sheffield during the 1980s and early 1990s. It includes a variety of British Railways diesel locomotives, such as classes 20 and 37, with specific examples including numbers 37015, 37053, 37057, and others. The footage has been re-mastered with improved colour, audio, and frame rate, offering a nostalgic look at railway operations from this era.
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.
A Class 56 diesel locomotive, numbered 56049, is shown operating on a fuel delivery service. The footage captures the locomotive passing Fitzwilliam and South Elmsall, stopping at Leeds, and moving through other locations along the route. The video includes multiple sightings of the locomotive during its journey, with some shots taken from low angles due to restrictions at Leeds station. The locomotive is associated with headcodes 6D79 and 6D80, and the operators involved include Colas, Northern, and Transpennine.
A video captures the movement of a Class 56 locomotive, Grid 56049, involved in oil tanker operations for Total Colas - Ribble Rail. The footage follows the train from Strand Road, Preston, to Preston Docks sidings, where shunting takes place before the train departs with a different tank set. It then travels across a level crossing and is later seen heading towards Blackburn and eventually Eastriggs M.O.D. for storage. The video also features other Class 56 locomotives and mentions the presence of a Sentinel shunter at Preston Docks.
This video captures trains operating in rainy and snowy conditions. It features a variety of train stock, including classes 158, 166, 195, 37, 47, 56, 59, and 60. Multiple operators are associated with the footage, such as Blue Pullman, British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, DB Schenker, DC Rail, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF. The location identified in the video is Leeds. No headcodes were detected in the metadata.
This video features a collection of railway footage from 2023, showcasing various locomotives including classes 37, 43, 56, 66, and 69. The content includes scenes from locations such as Durham, Newcastle, York, and Scarborough. Operators mentioned include Blue Pullman, British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, Network Rail, Northern, Railway Touring Company, Transpennine, and West Coast Railways. A headcode of 1Z70 is also noted in the footage.
This video captures highlights from the North Wales Coast RHTT season in late 2023, featuring two tractors and several freight trains. Locations include Oakenholt, Sandycroft, Chester, Bagillt, Shotton, Flint, Mostyn, and Wrexham General. Trains identified include 37405, 97303, 56049, 56051, and 56113. The footage includes scenes at various points along the route, with mentions of Colas drivers and their work during the season.
This video captures scenes from Lewisham Station in southeast London during the early 1990s. It features various railway stock, including classes 56 and 60, operating in the area. The footage includes panoramic views of freight movements and highlights the presence of Class 33 locomotives working on local and trip services. The recording provides a nostalgic look at British Railways during this period, with an emphasis on the operational environment and the types of traction in use at the time.
This video showcases a variety of Network Rail Test Trains and Rail Head Treatment Trains across several locations in the UK. It features locomotives from classes 37, 43, 56, and others, with some operated by British Railways and other organisations. The footage includes scenes from Chester, Crewe, Enfield Chase, London Bridge, London King's Cross, Manchester Victoria, South Kenton, West Hampstead, and Sandhills. While specific headcodes are not provided, the content highlights different train types and their presence at various points on the network.
A Colas Rail Freight Class 56 diesel locomotive, numbered 56049, is shown at Newcastle Central. The video captures the locomotive with a train identified by headcode 6S31, which was operating as a Doncaster Up Decoy to Millerhill SS departmental service. The footage includes details of the location and the specific stock involved in the operation.
A video featuring light engine 56049 is shown at Yarnbrook With Tones. The footage includes additional stock numbers, such as 56040 and 66099, though no operator, location, or headcode details are provided in the metadata. The current record is limited to the visual content presented.
A video shows a train departing from Dr Days Jct in Bristol, heading towards Westbury and Baglan Bay. The locomotive involved is identified as 56049, part of the Class 56 stock. The operator associated with the footage is Colas. The locations mentioned include Westbury and Baglan. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A video captures a Colas train convoy consisting of locomotives 70801, 66850, and 56094 at Hatton. The footage shows the working of service 0Z20, which runs between Westbury and Bescot. Multiple railcars are also present in the scene.
This video features a compilation of loco tones from various railway stock, including classes 153, 166, and 37. The footage includes locations such as Shawford and Stafford, with operators associated with the content ranging from Avanti West Coast to Freightliner. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures scenes from Stafford, featuring a variety of railway stock including classes 325, 350, and 66. The footage also includes views from Ford. Several operators are associated with the content, including Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 350, 37, and 56, filmed in locations around Tonbridge and Westbury. The footage includes multiple locomotives and rolling stock, with operators such as British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, Maritime, Network Rail, and West Midlands Trains identified. While specific headcodes are not included in the record, the video provides a visual overview of railway operations in these areas.
This video captures a railtour operated by Hertfordshire Railtours, featuring locomotives 33109, 33116, and 56040 "Oystermouth" traveling through several locations in Wales. The journey includes stops at Abercynon, Caerphilly, Nelson, Cardiff Central, and Didcot Parkway, with footage of the train approaching and departing Cwm Bargoed. The recording highlights historical railway operations and includes scenes of passengers capturing the event on film. No headcodes are present in the record.
swindon_rail enthusiast
ROG 57312 drags ex. Great Northern 365510 + 365528 to Newport Sims passing Didcot 08/03/22
A video shows a train with headcode ROG 57312 pulling two Class 365 units, numbered 365510 and 365528, as it passes through Newport. Additional rolling stock including Class 56 and Class 66 units are also visible. The footage includes the location of Newport and references operators such as Great Northern and Rail Operations Group. No headcodes are explicitly listed in the metadata.
This video features railway activity around Bristol, with footage captured at various locations including Keynsham, Newton St Loe, and Westbury. It includes scenes of trains such as 56302 and 56049 during different periods in October 2021. The content highlights train movements across routes involving Doncaster, Pengam, and Port Talbot. Operators associated with the footage include Colas and Freightliner. While specific headcodes are not listed, the video provides insight into rail operations in the region during that time.
This video captures railway scenes from Warrington Bank Quay in June 1997, featuring a Virgin Trains InterCity 125 HST and several locomotives including classes 37 and 56. The footage includes the preserved 56 040 'Oystermouth'. British Railways, Intercity, and Virgin Trains are noted as operators in the metadata. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures freight and railtour activity in Keynsham. Several railway stock items are identified, including classes 166, 50, 56, 60, 66, and 67, though operators associated with these vehicles are not specified. The location of Keynsham is noted, but no headcodes are present in the metadata. The record provides a visual overview of rail operations at this site, though some details remain limited.
It features multiple Class 56 locomotives, including 56049, which leads the train throughout the footage. The trains are described as being half-length, reducing fire risk and easing gradients. Shots were filmed at Grafton, Tram Inn, and Hereford. Some audio inconsistencies are noted due to testing new microphone settings.
This video captures railway activity at Bentley Heath Crossing and Widney Manor, along with other locations including Banbury, Eastleigh, London Marylebone, Scunthorpe, and Marylebone. It features various stock classes such as 165, 172, and 56, alongside operators like Chiltern Railways, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, Network Rail, South Western Railway, Southeastern, and West Midlands Trains. Headcodes observed include 1A47, 1H47, 1M71, 4M19, 4M55, 4M71, and 6X01.
A video captures two Class 56 diesel locomotives, numbered 56049 and 56090, operating on a service from Doncaster to Westbury with Tones. The footage was recorded at Keynsham, with the train carrying headcode 0C46. Colas is identified as the operator involved in this service. The video provides a glimpse of railway operations during February 2021.
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.
This video captures railway activity in Bristol and surrounding areas during October 1990, featuring a variety of stock including Inter-City 125 HSTs, Class 47 diesel locomotives, and DMUs. The footage includes scenes of train movements at Bristol Temple Meads station, with one notable instance showing a Class 47 hauling a dead DMU from Bristol to Salisbury and back. The video also highlights the power car 43173, later written off following the Southall accident in 1997.
This video features railway operations in Bristol, including the Light Engine 0Z26 and 6X56 with Railvac. It captures footage of 0Z26 at Bedminster Station and its departure, as well as 6X56 near Bartlets Bridge close to Parson Street Station. The content includes clips from December 2019, showing movements associated with engineering works. Stock numbers identified include 56049 and several other locomotives, while locations mentioned are Bedminster, Doncaster, Par, Parson Street, and Templecombe. Operators listed include Colas.
The footage includes railtours and freight services passing through, with an emphasis on the well-organised presentation of different stock types. Several locomotives and rolling stock are identified, though operators are not specifically mentioned in the metadata. The event took place despite heavy rain, highlighting the efforts made to showcase the railway's exhibits and special visitors.
A video capturing a charity event at Crewe featuring a variety of railway locomotives. The footage includes several diesel and steam engines, with notable stock numbers such as 142001, 20189, 20205, and 319433. The event took place on a wet day and included locos from various operators including British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. Additional locations mentioned include Doncaster and Templecombe.
The footage features various railway stock, such as classes 180, 41, 43, 47, and 50, though operators are not specified. The location mentioned is Darlington, and one headcode, 1Z14, is noted. The event was described as well-organised, although access to steam locomotives was limited towards the end of the day.
This video captures a train journey from Coventry to Leamington Spa, with footage of the route and surrounding areas. The structured metadata includes details of various stock units, operators such as DB Schenker and Direct Rail Services, and locations including Coventry, Leamington Spa, and others. Headcodes associated with the journey are also listed. The content provides a visual record of the railway environment along this route.
A video shows 56040 leading 31130 (as 31276) through Congerstone on the route from Shackerstone to Shenton during a gala event. The footage captures the movement of these locomotives in what appears to be a special or heritage rail operation. No operator or headcode information is available in the metadata, but the locations of Shenton and Shackerstone are noted.
A video shows train 56040 leading trains 56086 and 73114 on their return journey from Shenton to Shackerstone. The footage includes the location of Market Bosworth. No operator or headcode information is available in the record.
A video shows three locomotives—56086, 56040, and 73114—operating together on a train traveling from Shackerstone to Shenton towards Market Bosworth. The footage appears to capture this movement during the Battlfield line gala event. No operator or headcode information is available in the record.