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56066
Class 56
Videos featuring 56066
This video captures a guided tour of Canton Depot in February 1996, offering a glimpse into the operations of the time. The footage highlights the presence of multiple locomotives, many painted in grey Transrail livery, with specific models including classes 37 and 56 identified. The narrator recalls the depot's busy atmosphere, the limited access to a footbridge from nearby roads, and the high number of engines on site. While no specific locations or headcodes are mentioned, the video provides an insight into railway operations in Wales during this period.
A video captures DB Cargo UK's Class 66 locomotive 66066 in action at Acton Yard in West London. The footage shows the locomotive working within a freight environment, highlighting the operational activity and atmosphere of this key rail hub. Other Class 66 locomotives, including 66054, 66055, 66056, 66065, and 56066, are also identified in the video. The operator DB Schenker is noted, along with locations Barry and Looe. No headcodes are present in the record.
This video explores the history of trains in the East Midlands region, focusing on the British Railways Blue era from the 1970s through to locomotives appearing in Railfreight livery. It features a range of historical images and includes references to various operators such as British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Intercity, and Hanson & Hall. Locations covered include Leicester, Nottingham, Knighton, Loughborough, Market Harborough, and others across the region. Several locomotive stock numbers and headcodes are also identified within the content.
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 Cardiff, Bescot, and Llanwern in the mid-1990s. It features various locomotives, including classes 37 and 56, though specific operators are not identified. The footage was recorded during a time of increased freight activity, particularly involving coal and iron ore. The content provides a historical glimpse into railway operations from that era, with the creator reflecting on the experience of capturing these moments for future audiences.
A DB Schenker class 66 locomotive, numbered 66066 "Geoff Spencer," is captured westbound through Pemberton station on a freight service. The train was operating the regular Binliner empties route from Wilton to Knowsley Freight Terminal. The footage shows the locomotive passing Pemberton, with mention of a slight delay reported at Wigan Wallgate. The video provides a platform shot capturing the train as it moves around a curve towards the end of its journey.
This video captures a variety of freight and passenger train services operating around Werrington Junction. It includes scenes from Lincoln Road and Hurn Road, with footage of East Coast Main Line diversions routed via the Werrington Dive Under on Saturday 19th. The content also features freight movements at Hurn Road and work by a signalling team repairing a faulty AWS on the Werrington Dive Under down line. Multiple train operators, locomotive stock types, and headcodes are present in the footage.
This video features multiple Class 56 and Class 58 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 56096, 56113, 56066, 56090, 56115, and 58006, along with a Class 66 unit numbered 66096. The footage was recorded at locations including Keynsham, Newton, and Swindon. Operators associated with the video include Colas and Network Rail. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures a Crompton tour from February 1997, featuring locomotives 33051, 33116, and 56066. The journey begins at Grantham, passing through Nottingham and Sheffield before reaching York. At York, the train is handed over to 56066 for the onward trip to Scarborough. The footage includes scenes from several key locations along the route. Some operational details are noted in the description, but specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video shows a visit to Wigan CRDC around 2002, capturing scenes of derelict locomotives being prepared for scrap. Several British Railways and EWS class 37 and 230 locomotives are visible, though most appear abandoned or non-operational. One notable locomotive, 37407, is noted as saved, while another, 47768, remains in a non-running condition at Carnforth. The footage provides a glimpse into the state of preserved and discarded railway stock during this period.
This video shows a train operated by DB Schenker, featuring stock numbers 56066 and 66066. The footage was recorded near Lancaster and Sarn. No headcode information is available in the current record.
The footage includes several British Railways diesel and electric locomotives, mostly in grey livery, with a few exceptions such as a Pete Waterman 47 and a shunter. The structured metadata identifies multiple locomotive numbers, including classes 37, 47, and 56, though operators and locations are listed without specific details. Some information may be limited due to missing fields in the record.
This video provides an introduction to the Lineside South East YouTube channel, hosted by Anthony Kay, a long-time photographer and videographer of transport subjects. The content showcases his journey into creating high-quality railway and transportation videos. The footage includes various rail stock, with identifiers such as 142045, 150106, and multiple 156-series units, captured across locations including Doncaster, Loughborough, Newport, Northampton, Stratford, and Wimbledon. Operators featured include Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Southern, and Virgin Trains, with a headcode of 1V77 noted.
This video features footage from visits to Canton Sheds in 1996 and Newport Station in 1997. It includes a variety of locomotives, such as classes 31, 37, and 56, with specific examples including 31439, 37251, 37254, 37673, 37796, and 56001. The Newport Station segment highlights a special charity event where multiple locomotives were present on the platform. Some locations mentioned include Newport, Hither Green, and Lee. Operator information is available but not specifically linked to individual locomotives in this record.