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56062
Class 56
Videos featuring 56062
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 captures railway scenes from locations in Wales, including Tondu, Margam Yard, and other nearby areas. It features various locomotives, including classes 37, 56, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified. The footage includes views of a railtour crossing the mainline and highlights the closure of sections between Margam and Tondu, with some parts of the line lifted. The video also shows the old shed at Margam and reflects on the end of coal train services on this route.
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Fantastic day at Warrington Bank Q/Stafford station Freight trains 2nd September 2025 WCML
It features a variety of locomotives including Class 47, 56, 57, and 66 units operated by Direct Rail Services, GBRF, DB Schenker, Freightliner, and West Coast Railways. The footage includes trains passing through locations such as Carnforth, Trafford Park, and Warrington Bank Quay. Headcodes observed in the video include 4M27 and 4S43.
This video captures the movement of a group of British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotives from Cardiff Canton to Margam Yard in December 2004. The footage includes several units, including 37248, 37404, and others, though only the final move was recorded due to logistical challenges. The video also features mentions of other operators such as Europhoenix, EWS, and Network Rail, alongside locations like Kidwelly and Newport. Some locomotive details may be incomplete or uncertain.
This video explores the history and current status of four-wheel freight wagons in the UK rail network, focusing on their gradual decline due to changes in cargo demand and the rise of larger bogie-type wagons. It features several types of wagons, including presflo cement wagons, hopper wagons, and covered hoppers, many of which are now rare or have been withdrawn from service. The footage includes examples from various operators and locations across the country, with headcodes indicating specific freight movements.
This video features footage of trains on the London Underground's Metropolitan and Jubilee Lines in North West London. It shows Metropolitan Line S Stock and Jubilee Line 1996 Tube stock at locations including Finchley Road and West Hampstead. The record includes details about the train types and locations shown, but does not include headcode information.
This video captures rail activity in Newport, Wales, during the late 1990s, featuring freight traffic involving multiple locomotive classes. The footage includes double-headed Class 56s, a Class 58, and newer Class 66 units, alongside Class 37 diesel-electric locomotives. The absence of overhead lines and pre-construction of the large footbridge are noted, highlighting Newport's appeal to photographers and rail enthusiasts at the time. Operators involved include EWS, Freightliner, Rail Express Systems, and South West Trains. Locations mentioned include Newport, Gartcosh, and Ore.
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Lost London Locations, Stratford, Pudding Mill Lane Plus Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
This video explores various locations in east London, including Pudding Mill Lane, Stratford, Caledonian Road, and Barnsbury. The content compares historical images of these areas with their current appearances, offering a visual journey through changes over the past 30 years. Trains from multiple operators such as British Railways, EWS, Freightliner, Intercity, and London Overground are featured. Several stock identifiers are present, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
It includes passenger services such as a Class 156 Sprinter and a Leeds Metro liveried Class 158 DMU, alongside freight operations involving multiple Class 56 Grid locomotives, a Class 37, and a Class 60. The footage also shows semaphore signalling and Wrawby Junction in operation.
This video captures railway scenes from Castleford and Knottingley in August 1997. It features British Railways locomotives and rolling stock, including class 56, 141, and 144 Pacer DMUs, as well as a class 09 and 37. The footage includes semaphore signalling, a signal box, and operations such as a class 144 departing from Knottingley and a class 09 shunting MGR wagons. Some details about specific headcodes are not available in the record.
A Class 37 diesel locomotive, numbered 66032, is seen collecting several other Class 37 units—specifically 37419, 37412, and others—from Cardiff Canton depot. These locomotives are then transported to Margam, where they join a group of at least 30 stored engines. The footage shows the area around Margam having been cleared of sheds and offices, suggesting a change in the site's use. Several Class 37 locomotives are identified in the video, though no operator or specific location details beyond Margam and Cardiff Canton are provided.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales. Margam Depot/Yard and Rugby International Specials 2004
The video features railway stock including classes 143, 158, and 37 at Margam Depot/Yard on November 23rd, 2004. It also references Rugby International Specials and mentions services involving Virgin Voyagers and Virgin Coaching Stock Wales, which lost two trains to New Zealand on November 20th, 2004. The footage includes passing trains and stored units at locations such as Rugby and Newport. Some operators associated with the content include EWS, Virgin Trains, and others, though specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video features Class 56 diesel locomotives operated by DCR and Colas working across the UK mainline between 2009 and 2015. It includes footage of various locomotives, such as 56312, 56302, and 56087, at locations including Edenbridge, Hinksey Yard, Willesden Junction, and Gerrards Cross. Headcodes such as 4Z91, 6Z91, and 6C71 are shown in the footage, capturing different services and movements during that period.
This video captures railway scenes from around 2004, featuring double-headed trains operating in the Newport area, including locomotives of classes 31, 37, and 67. It also shows historical locations such as Margam Yard and the old stabling point at Newport, now repurposed as a car park. The footage includes mention of a low cab locomotive used for navigating low bridges in the Neath area.
This video shows a number of abandoned railway vehicles, including classes 08/09/37/56, located in the yard at Margam in March 2009. The footage also captures the last service, 66128, departing for Parc Slip. Several locomotives and rolling stock are identified by their labels, though operators and locations are not fully specified for all items. Some locations mentioned include Nottingham and Tondu. The record lacks headcode information.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including several Class 37 diesel locomotives such as 37415, 37428, 37675, 37684, 37698, and 37890, along with some shunters. It includes footage from Margam Yard and other locations including Bank, Bridgend, and Tondu. The video also shows 60021 Star of the East on shed and 66024 climbing to Stormy Summit and later descending towards Bridgend. Some locomotives are noted with liveries such as Transrail, Mainline, Load Haul, and EWS. No headcodes are included in the record.
A rail video captures a locomotive journey through Wales, featuring stock numbers 56018, 56058, and 56062. The footage shows the train ascending via Neath towards washeries, with a mention of gravity feed operations. Additional context from the audio notes an earlier incident at Brynteg in 2003, though specific details are not provided. The locations of Barry and Neath are identified, but operator and headcode information is missing from the record.
This video shows the movement of several British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotives, including 37115, 37240, 37246, 37248, 37249, 37408, 37410, 37411, 37412, and 37413. The footage includes 66032 collecting locomotives for transfer to Margam Depot, with some earlier scenes showing other locos in Load Haul livery. The video also mentions Margam Yard as a location where more stored locomotives can be seen in a future visit. Operators associated with the content include EWS and Rail Express Systems.