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56044
Class 56
Videos featuring 56044
A video shows DB 66116 and 66044 running light through Elstree. The train is noted as one of the last DB sheds still in EWS livery. The footage captures part of a service with headcode 0Z31, which was recorded on a route between Elstree and Borehamwood. The video includes mentions of operators such as DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, EWS, and Intercity.
A group of Colas Rail Class 56 diesel locomotives is seen operating on the Fast Line near Eastleigh. The footage includes multiple units, including 56051, 56094, 56302, and 56049, with some heading towards Templecombe. One of the locomotives, 56049, is working on a service identified by headcode 0Z55. The video captures these machines as part of an export convoy, with some units destined for Ghana.
This video explores the history of the Class 58 diesel locomotives, originally built in Doncaster. It covers their service with Railfreight, Trainload Coal, Mainline Freight, and EWS, as well as their international excursions. The footage includes various operations such as double-heading, maintenance at Doncaster Works, and appearances on freight services and railtours. Locomotives featured include 58001, 58004, 58008, 58013, and others, operating across locations like East Midlands, Sileby, Retford, and Brookwood. The video highlights both common and unusual workings of these locomotives throughout their service history.
This video shows a train passing through Lawrence Hill Station. The train includes units numbered 56044, 60099, and 66044. The footage also captures scenes at Ore. No operator or headcode information is included in the current record.
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.
A video from 2003 captures the naming ceremony of locomotive 37422, which was painted in EWS livery and named "Cardiff Canton." The event took place at Canton Depot and involved staff and their families. Several other Class 37 locomotives are also visible in the footage, though no headcodes are identified. The recording provides a glimpse into railway heritage activities during that period.
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Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
MASSIVE DELAYS! Signalling failure @ Lea Road, Network Rail to the rescue 13;59 4/10/2025
A video captures events at Gainsborough Lea Road during a signalling failure, with Network Rail working to resolve the issue. Several trains are shown, including Freightliner services carrying containers between Felixstowe and Doncaster, as well as Northern Trains operating between Lincoln and Leeds. Other locomotives spotted include RHTT units and Class 69 diesel-electric locomotives. The footage also includes a train delayed by the signalling fault, with operations continuing around the disruption.
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West Coast Mainline trains
Busy Fantastic Day at Carlisle Station Freight/Passenger/Test Trains August 26th 2025 WCML
This video captures a variety of train movements at Carlisle Station, including freight and passenger services. Trains featured include Avanti West Coast Pendolino, Transpennine Express, Northern, DB Schenker, Colas RailFreight, LSL Blue Pullman, Freightliner, Direct Rail Services, GBRF, Network Rail, and others. Multiple locations are mentioned, such as Glasgow Central, London Euston, Manchester Airport, Newcastle, and Whitehaven. Headcodes associated with the trains include 0Z73, 1M53, 1M85, 1M89, 1N63, 1N64, 1S81, 2C49, 2N12, and 4S57.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including Class 69 locomotive 69010 working with converted Class 508 EMU vehicles, several Class 66 units, and Class 90 locomotives. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Nuneaton, Corby, Leicester, London Gateway, Trafford Park, Wem, and Widnes. Operators mentioned include Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, and GBRF. Headcodes seen in the video include 4L67, 4O21, 4V44, 5M95, and 6V92.
This video captures multiple Class 165 and Class 66 diesel units operating between Radley and Reading. The footage includes a variety of locomotives, with several Class 70s also present. Additional locations featured in the video include Banbury, Cholsey, Crewe, Goring & Streatley, Halewood, Hampton, Leeds, Oxford, and others. Headcodes identified in the footage include 1O90, 4M61, 4M71, 4S49, 5M48, and 6M48.
This video captures freight and RTC train movements at Stenson Junction, North Staffs Junction, and Willington Station. It includes various workings such as services between Derby RTC and Chester Middle Road, Carlisle Yard to Rectory Jn, and Bescot up Engineers Sidings to Toton North Yard. Additional trains travel from Southampton W Docks to Masborough F.D., Banbury Reservoir Tarmac to Tunstead Sidings, and Wolverhampton Steel Terminal to Boston Sleaford Sidings. Multiple headcodes and stock numbers are featured, highlighting a range of rail operations across different locations.
This video features a variety of Class 66 locomotives operated by multiple railway companies, including DB Schenker, Freightliner, and GBRF. The footage includes scenes from several locations such as Bedford, Cheddington, Didcot Parkway, Eastleigh, and others. Some locomotives are identified with specific numbers, while operators mentioned include EWS, Colas, and GWR. The video provides a visual overview of these locomotives in service across different areas of the UK rail network.
This video features trains operating in the Walsall and Bescot Stadium areas, with services connecting various locations across the West Midlands. Trains include services between Walsall, Birmingham New Street, Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham International, Wolverhampton, and other regional destinations. Headcodes such as 2A27, 2H51, and 2G52 are noted, along with stock numbers like 350101 and 350262. Operators involved include Direct Rail Services, DB Schenker, GBRF, and Network Rail. The footage captures a range of train movements across the network.
This video captures scenes from Doncaster Station and nearby locations in June 2000, showing railway stock and operations of the time. It includes footage of trains with different liveries, and features locations such as Hope and Ore. The structured metadata identifies several operators including Great North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains, along with a headcode of 1E17. The video provides a historical glimpse into railway activity in the region during the early 2000s.
It includes multiple locations such as Banbury, Garston, Halewood, Oxford, Theale, and Trafford Park. Various stock items are identified, including classes 56, 59, and 66, along with operators like DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and GWR. Several headcodes are also present in the footage.
This video shows a railtour featuring locomotives 37230, 37254, and 56044 at Uskmouth in 1997. It includes footage from Somerton Road bridge near Newport, where a train passes underneath heading to the dock. The audio mentions that this location closed in November 2015 for six months due to catenary work extending towards Cardiff. No operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A video captures the naming ceremony of locomotive 37422 "Cardiff Canton" at Cardiff Canton. The footage includes the event and shows the locomotive exiting the shed, displaying its new nameplates and EWS livery. Several other locomotives are also visible in the background. The recording includes audio from the event, providing a soundscape of the moment.
This video shows a train journey involving multiple Class 56 diesel locomotives, including 56094, seen at Carnforth. The headcode 6Z69 is associated with the movement. The route includes locations such as Chirk and Carlisle. Operators linked to the footage include British Railways and Colas. The content provides a glimpse of railway operations from this period.