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56070
Class 56
Videos featuring 56070
This video captures railway scenes from Crewe in the early 1990s, featuring a range of locomotives including British Railways Class 47 and Class 56 units in various liveries. The footage was recorded using a Panasonic MS1 SHVS camera, though the quality has degraded somewhat during digitisation. No specific operators are identified beyond British Railways, and no headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features a collection of trains observed at Glasgow Central, including classic Scotrail EMUs such as the Class 318 and Class 320, along with more modern units like the Class 380. Trains from operators Avanti West Coast, Scot Rail, and Transpennine Express are also present, featuring models such as the Class 390 and Class 397. The footage includes various headcodes and captures trains at multiple locations including Birmingham New Street, Lanark, Motherwell, Neilston, and Newton.
This video features footage of BR Class 56 locomotives from the pre-digital era, captured between 1987 and 2000. The locomotives, built between 1976 and 1984, were primarily used on coal and MGR workings across England, Scotland, and Wales, with heavy usage in the Midlands, North, and South Wales. Several specific Class 56 units are identified, including 56004, 56018, 56020, and others. The footage was recorded in VHS format and includes scenes from locations such as Doncaster, Crewe, Chesterfield, and Scunthorpe.
This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 58, a modular diesel locomotive designed in the 1980s for freight haulage. It covers its origins, engineering innovations, and service at Toton Depot before its decline due to coal reduction and privatization. The documentary also highlights its later use in Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as well as preservation efforts. Key locations include Birmingham New Street, Chesterfield, Doncaster, and Wolverhampton, with headcodes such as 1E31 and 1M07 identified. Operators associated with the locomotives include British Railways and Blue Pullman.
A video shows Colas Class 56 diesel locomotives 56070, 56078, and 56090 passing through Crewe. The headcode 3S71 is associated with the movement. The footage captures these locomotives in operation on what appears to be a local or freight service route. No further details about the train's destination or additional rolling stock are provided in the metadata.
A rail journey is shown, featuring a train with headcode 0Z65 operated by Colas. The route includes locations such as Carlisle, Carnforth, Bentham, Settle, Skipton, and Wennington. Stock numbers 56070 and 56090 are identified in the footage.
This video captures activity at Kingsbury Branch Junction, featuring a variety of railway stock including classes 170, 37, and 66. Operators such as Freightliner are represented, with locations including Kingsbury, Crewe, Felixstowe, Leeds, and Scunthorpe appearing in the metadata. Headcodes such as 4L07, 4M54, and 6X01 are also identified. The footage provides a glimpse into the movement of trains at this junction.
This video features multiple Class 56 and Class 66 locomotives, including units numbered 56070, 56076, 56078, 56079, and 66078. The footage includes scenes from Carlisle and Lancaster, with one segment showing a Colas train heading north through Lancaster. The operator Colas is mentioned in the description, though no specific headcodes are identified in the metadata. Some details may be limited due to missing information in the record.
A railtour operated by Pathfinder Tours on 9 March 2024 travelled from Burton-on-Trent to Cwmbargoed, covering routes including the East Usk Branch and Taff Bargoed branch. The journey included rare access to freight lines, with the Taff Bargoed line leading to a recently closed open cast mine. Diesel locomotives DB Class 66s were involved in hauling the tour. The route passed through locations such as Newport and Bargoed. The video explores whether this railtour marked the last passenger service on the Cwmbargoed branch.
A Colas Rail freight Class 56 locomotive, identified as No. 56078, is shown departing Newcastle Central Station following a crew change. The footage captures the locomotive heading towards Doncaster with a departmental train designated as 6S31. The video was recorded on 8th February 2024 and features the movement of rail freight in the North East of England.
This video captures scenes from Hoo Junction and Yard in Kent during December 1991, showcasing British Railways operations in the early 1990s. It features locomotives including Class 56 and Class 33 units working on smaller routes. The footage provides a nostalgic look at this important railway hub during a transitional period for the network. No headcodes are identified in the record.
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 video captures a variety of rail stock at Chester in early October 2023. It features a new Merseyrail Class 777 EMU, a vintage British Rail Class 507, Colas Class 56 Grids on a Rail Head Treatment Train, Avanti Class 221 units, and Transport for Wales Class 175 and 197 DMUs. The footage includes multiple locomotives and rolling stock from different operators, showcasing a mix of modern and historic rail vehicles in one location.
The video captures various train movements and railway operations around Werrington Junction. It includes Network Rail's repurposed Class 153 units used for track inspections, a VolkerRail tamper on route learning duties, and Vintage Trains 7029 Clun Castle during a day tour. The footage also shows the Rail Head Treatment Train in operation and mentions agricultural activities near the tracks. Several locations such as Lincoln, Stamford, and Finsbury Park are referenced, along with multiple operators including Network Rail and Vintage Trains.
This video captures highlights from the Modern Image O Gauge Model Railway Exhibition, held in March 2023 at Crewe Heritage Centre. It features model railway layouts and includes representations of several British locomotives, including classes 37 and 56. The event showcased a variety of designs and included some 1:1 scale locomotives, which are featured in a separate video. The exhibition provided an insight into the world of model railways with displays from various contributors.
A Class 56 locomotive, identified as 56078, is seen operating on the track linking the West Coast Main Line at Bamfurlong to Ince Moss Junction and the Wigan/St Helens to Liverpool line. The locomotive was working a loaded sand train from Middleton Towers to Ravenhead Sidings. It ran ahead of schedule due to non-stop service conditions. The headcode for the train was 6M89. The footage was captured at Ince Moss Curve, near Spring View Fisheries.
This video captures freight trains at various stations along the North London Lines. It includes footage of multiple locomotives and freight services, with identified stock numbers such as 56070, 66070, 66520, and others. The locations featured include Camden Road, Crouch Hill, Garston, Hampstead Heath, Upper Holloway, and Whitemoor Yard. Several headcodes are also present, including 4L47, 4L89, 5L05, and 6L05. Operators associated with the footage include DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, London Overground, and Network Rail.
Mobile footage captures a Colas 56-class locomotive, identified as 56078, operating near Lancaster. The video shows the locomotive moving along tracks either side of Oubeck loops. Additional stock numbers, including 56070, are also noted in the metadata. The locations mentioned include Carlisle, Chirk, and Lancaster, with a headcode of 6J37 associated with the footage.
This video features multiple Class 56 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 56049, 56070, 56078, 56090, 56091, 56094, 56096, 56105, and 56110. The footage includes scenes from Mortimer and Templecombe. Several operators are associated with the video, including Colas, Cross Country, DB Schenker, DC Rail, GWR, and Network Rail. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A Colas Rail Freight train, led by Class 56 56078 and including Class 70 70811, was captured moving south along the West Coast Main Line near Bamfurlong, south of Wigan. The locomotives were operating a light engine move from Carlisle to Bescot in the West Midlands. The train was delayed south of Lancaster at Outbeck Goods due to another service, 1M95 TPE Edinburgh to Manchester. The working was officially recorded as 0Z25 from Carlisle North Yard to Bescot Engineers Sidings.
This video features a 56-class locomotive, likely numbered 56078, operating on a route involving Longport and Lancaster. The operator is identified as Colas, with Network Rail also noted in the metadata. The footage captures the locomotive in motion, with the description mentioning activity south of Lancaster. While some details such as headcodes are not present in the record, the video provides insight into rail operations in this region.
This video features a variety of railway stock including Class 47, 56, and 66 locomotives, as well as some steam engines. The footage was recorded on 3 August 2022 and includes locations such as Euston. Several operators are associated with the content, including Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, London Northwestern Railway, and Maritime. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features freight trains at Keynsham Station, including multiple Class 56 and Class 66 locomotives, as well as some Class 60 units. The footage includes several different stock numbers, though operator information is not specified in the metadata. The recording appears to capture activity involving freight operations in the area during January 2022.
This video captures freight operations and light engines at Stafford Station. Several rail stock units, including classes 150, 350, 455, and 56, are present. The footage includes activity involving multiple operators such as British Railways, Colas, Freightliner, and others. Locations mentioned include Stafford, Ware, and Wolverhampton. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A light engine, identified as Colas Grid 56078, is shown passing through Kings Norton station. The train is operating on a service with headcode 0K59, which ran between Nottingham and Cardiff Canton. The video captures the locomotive in motion during its journey.
This video features a variety of railway stock including Class 56 and 66 locomotives, filmed in locations such as Crewe, Eastleigh, and Tain. The content includes footage from multiple operators like Colas, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A rail vehicle, likely from the 56 class, is shown departing St Philips Marsh HSTD, Bristol, heading towards Gloucester. The footage includes scenes of the train moving along the route, with a stop at Lawrence Hill Station, Bristol. The operator associated with the stock is Colas. No headcode information is available in the current record.
Several locomotives are identified, including classes 222, 37, 56, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified for individual units. The footage also includes scenes from Ware. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
It includes locomotives such as 56070, 56071, 56076, 56078, 56087, 56105, 56106, and 56302, along with 60006 and 60090. Activities take place at locations including Hereford, Crewe, Cwmbran, Ledbury, Moreton, and Shrewsbury. The footage features engineering work at Henwick in Worcester and on the Marches line, with several locomotives involved in operations such as turning around, heading to Henwick, and performing ballast drops. Some locomotives are noted as being operated by
Several diesel locomotives are identified, including classes 20, 33, 37, 45, 47, and 50, though operators are not specified in the metadata. Headcodes 2M12 and 2Z21 appear to be associated with the recorded events.
This video features a variety of diesel locomotives and railcars on display at the Severn Valley Railway during its Spring Diesel Festival on 18 May 2018. Locomotives and railcars included are D1015, 88010, 47712, 33108, D2961, 50031, D832, 55019, 50049, D821, 56078, and 50035. The event took place at the Severn Valley Railway, with additional mentions of locations such as Bank and Bewdley. A headcode of 9K52 is also noted in the metadata.
Additional Class 56 units, including 56070, 56076, and 56078, are also identified in the footage. The operators associated with the stock include Colas and Greater Anglia. The location of Ipswich is clearly featured in the recording.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 37, 43, and 56, with labels such as 37219, 43013, and 56070. Operators identified include Colas, DB Schenker, and Network Rail. Locations mentioned in the video include Doncaster, Chirk, Dawlish, Derby, London Paddington, Newton, Newton Abbot, Seamer, and Stockton. Headcodes present are 0Z46, 1Q03, 1Q18, 1S24, 6C52, 6M51, and 6Z12.
This video captures footage of locomotives 56070, 56076, 56078, and 56302 during daylight runs between Ledbury and Colwall. The footage includes scenes of the locomotives exiting tunnels in both directions and a display at a run round at Ledbury. The content provides visual documentation of these rail operations without additional contextual details.
This video features a train service passing through Crewe, with locomotives 56078 and the newly painted class 60002 and 60087 in Colas livery. Other stock present includes 56070, 56073, and 60067. The operator Colas is noted in the metadata, though no headcodes are provided. Additional operators such as Virgin Trains are also listed, but their presence in the video is not confirmed by the content itself.
A video shows Colas Class 56 diesel locomotives 56105 and 56078 passing through Kings Norton station, with a brief horn blast. The locomotives are working the route to Pengam Sidings. No headcodes are identified in the record.