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56054
Class 56
Videos featuring 56054
This video captures a 1993 Pathfinder Railtours excursion known as 'The Southern Mariner', which included a range of freight locomotives. The train operated with headcode 1Z60 on a circular route from Bristol Temple Meads to Newhaven Marine and back, passing through locations such as Eastleigh, Preston Park, Brighton, London Victoria, Woking, and Salisbury. Locomotives involved include 59002, 56054, 37194, 56047, and 33202, which was used to rescue the train at Woking after another locomotive failed. The journey also saw 33208 pass at Clapham Junction.
This video features freight and light engines operating in the Westbury area. Identified stock includes locomotives from classes 165, 56, 57, and 59, with labels such as 165101, 56045, 57303, and 59204. The operators involved are Colas, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. The footage captures activity around Westbury but does not include headcode information.
This video captures scenes from the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala, featuring multiple Class 20 locomotives in action. Filmed at Kidderminster Town station, it shows movements of Class 20189 and 20142 navigating complex point work as part of pre-gala preparations. The footage highlights the coordination involved in relocating locomotives between operational areas on preserved railway infrastructure. Several other locomotive types are also present, though no operator or headcode information is provided.
This video captures the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala from within Kidderminster Town Station, offering a fan's perspective of the event. It highlights 69014 'EMD Longport' in a heritage livery during its first revenue-earning appearance, alongside a symbolic face-off with 56094. Other locomotives featured include Class 50 units 50033 and 50049, as well as 58023. The footage includes crowd reactions and various railway operations at the Severn Valley Railway and nearby locations.
This video features a selection of trains from the week of 1 to 7 July, including Class 52, 56, and 92 locomotives. Identified stock includes 56054, 56094, 66309, 68008, and D1015. The footage is associated with operators such as British Railways, Colas, GBRF, Intercity, and Network Rail, and locations include Ashford, Tonbridge, and Westbury. No headcodes are available in the current record.
Filmed from a footbridge near the depot, it highlights the movement of light engines and passing trains, with HSTs traveling to and from London Paddington and local services in South Wales primarily using second-generation DMUs. The footage provides a glimpse into depot operations during the early 1990s.
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BR in the 1990s Maindee West Junction Newport South Wales on 11th November 1993
It shows railway activity at the junction with views of the lines leading to the station and towards the Great Western Main Line eastwards and a curve heading north towards Abergavenny and Hereford. Several locomotives are visible, including 33035 in Network South East livery. The scene reflects railway operations during the British Railways era, with activity near Llanwern steelworks.
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British Rail 1989-Doncaster With Classes 08, 31, 47, 56, 91, 101, 108, 144, 156 & InterCity 125 HST
It includes footage of the short-lived class 91+MkIII+HST formations operating between Kings Cross and Leeds, as well as early class 101 and 108 DMUs, Super-Sprinter 156s, and class 144 Pacers. A class 47 is seen with an HST power car, likely for maintenance at Doncaster Works, while a class 33 is shown undergoing conversion for the Eurostar project.
A light engine working under headcode 0Z55 is shown passing Kings Norton station. The locomotive consists of stock numbers 37099 and 56094, with additional stock number 56054 also present in the metadata. The operator involved is Colas. The route appears to be between Port Talbot and Nottingham Eastcroft.
56094 and other locomotives. It includes scenes of Class 56 and Class 88 and Class 90 electric locomotives operating on various services, including intermodal and tanker trains. The footage shows movements between Carlisle, Dalston, and other locations, with specific locomotive numbers identified.
A video shows 56094 arriving at Bristol Kingsland Road depot from Gloucester to collect RHTT wagons on 6 December 2020. The footage captures the movement of wagons within the depot in preparation for departure. Colas, GWR, and Network Rail are associated with the content. No headcode information is available in the record.
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British Rail Yorkshire-Castleford & Pontefract with class 37, 56 & Met-Cam DMU, June 1989
This video captures railway scenes from Castleford and Pontefract Monkhill in the late 1980s. It features various locomotives including Class 37 and Class 56 diesel units, as well as Met-Cam DMUs and Sprinter services. The footage shows signal box operations at Castleford with semaphore signals being cleaned by staff, alongside freight and passenger trains passing through the area. At Pontefract Monkhill, multiple MGR trains are visible, hauled by Grid class locomotives, with some displayed in different liveries including BR blue, Railfreight, and Trainload Freight Coal Sector.
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British Rail Variety-Kensington Olympia March 1996 classes 47, 56, 59, 60, 92, 373 & HST
This video features a variety of British Rail traction units including classes 47, 56, 60, and others, captured at Kensington Olympia in March 1996. It includes footage of Inter-City, freight, parcels, and Eurostar services, as well as Network SouthEast route learning EMUs. Operators involved are British Railways, Eurostar, Intercity, and Network South East. The location shown is Waterloo. Some locomotives are identified by their stock numbers, though headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures footage of loco-hauled passenger trains from the late 1980s, featuring classes 56 and HSTs, as well as electric services. It includes scenes from Lancaster and York, with observations of freight operations at York. The content also features early appearances of class 90 and DVT units. The video is sourced from a VHS recording and offers a nostalgic look at rail operations from that era.
This video captures railway activity at York and along the mainline in April 1991, featuring freight and passenger services. The footage includes trains with stock numbers 20227, 56054, and 56102, associated with British Railways and Intercity. The recording was made using a VHS camera, and the date of 23rd April 1991 is mentioned in the description. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of Colas log trains from 2013, including units such as 56087, 56094, 56105, and 56302. The footage was filmed in and around the Bristol area, with one location specifically noted as Chirk. Additional stock numbers identified include 150101, 56004, 56007, 56054, 56067, and 66115. The operators associated with the content are Colas and Network South East. No headcodes were recorded in this video.
A locomotive operated by Colas Railfreight is shown at Crewe, hauling a freight train loaded with logs. The train is identified as service 6Z51, traveling from Baglan to Chirk. The specific locomotive involved is 56094, part of the Class 56 stock. The footage captures this movement on a railfreight operation.
A Colas Class 56 diesel locomotive, numbered 56094, is seen pulling a train that includes a Class 47 diesel, numbered 47749, as they pass through Kings Norton station. The train is working under headcode 0Z56. The footage captures the moment with a visible puff of steam or smoke, known as "clag," near the station.
This video captures railway scenes from 1989 and 1990 at York and Crewe, featuring various locomotives. It includes footage of trains such as 20113/227, 56102/054, and 47597/823 at York on 6 August 1989, and later scenes at Crewe on 28 August 1990 with trains like 20154/101, 47558 Mayflower, and 87101. The content reflects a nostalgic look back at locomotive operations during that era. Some locomotives identified include classes 20, 56, and 87, though operators are not specified in the metadata.
This video shows two recent movements into the Barry Tourist Railway depot. On 18 September, Colas 56094 delivered wagons for storage, and a week later, green 73133 arrived by road. The footage includes several locomotives, including 56004, 56034, 56054, and 56094, though no headcodes are provided in the record. The locations mentioned include Barry. Operators referenced are Colas and British Railways.