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56072

Class 56

Videos featuring 56072

This video features locomotive activity at Tinsley Yard and Depot in Sheffield during the 1980s and early 1990s. It includes a variety of British Railways diesel locomotives, such as classes 20 and 37, with specific examples including numbers 37015, 37053, 37057, and others. The footage has been re-mastered with improved colour, audio, and frame rate, offering a nostalgic look at railway operations from this era.
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 freight train operated by Colas Rail, featuring a Class 56 locomotive numbered 56072, is shown departing from Crewe. The train carries the headcode 3S71 and is part of a journey on the RHTT route. The video captures the movement of the locomotive as it leaves the station, with no further details provided about its destination or additional rolling stock involved.
At Wakefield Kirkgate, class 08, 31, 37, 56, and 60 locomotives are seen in action, while at Doncaster, class 91s appear on Inter-City services alongside class 37, 47, and 56 units working freight. The footage also includes scenes from Durham. The record includes details of the stock, operators, and locations featured, though headcodes are not provided.
This video shows locomotives at Longport Depot. The footage includes Class 56 and Class 69 diesel electric shunters, with headcodes 56032, 56072, and 69006 visible. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
This video features railway stock numbered 56072, 56078, and 56113. The operator associated with the content is Colas. While no specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata, the footage appears to capture a scene involving these locomotives. The record contains limited information, as location and headcode details are missing.
This video features a compilation of locomotives with varying levels of dirt and grime, filmed over several years. It includes footage of multiple train types, some identified by their classifications, and captures scenes from locations such as Kidderminster, Leicester, Stafford, and Wylam. Several operators are associated with the content, though specific details about routes or services are not provided. Headcodes present in the video include 1B81, 1L61, 1Z30, 1Z50, 1Z54, and 2V01.