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56101
Class 56
Videos featuring 56101
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The PAXMAN Quarrier and The Derby Shakespeare Express on display in the Midlands | 26/04/26
This video captures railway activity in the Midlands, featuring the return journey of the Derby Shakespeare Express and a Cross Country service to Leicester. It includes footage of locomotives such as 5043 "Earl of Mount Edgecumbe" and the Paxman Quarrier heading towards London Kings Cross. The locations covered include Coleshill Parkway, Leicester, Derby, Birmingham New Street, and others. Various stock numbers and headcodes are present in the metadata, indicating a range of services and locomotives involved.
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.
This video features a montage of trains, including classes 158, 195, 56, and 66. Operators identified include DB Schenker, Freightliner, and Northern. The footage appears to be shot in Leeds and Nottingham. A headcode of 9U04 is also noted.
This video features a variety of trains captured at Datchet and nearby locations, including Iver, London Waterloo, and Waterloo. The footage includes multiple Class 450 units, as well as other stock such as Class 50 and Class 56. Operators associated with the content include South Western Railway, GWR, and Northern. While specific headcodes are not provided in the data, the video offers a glimpse of train activity in the area.
It features several Class 37 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 37502, 37519, 37685, 37687, and 37885, alongside Class 56 and Class 66 locomotives. The footage includes a cavalcade of traffic and provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from this era. The video highlights the presence of various traction types and offers insight into the period's rail activity.
This video captures a busy morning scene at Stafford, featuring multiple locomotives including classes 47, 56, and 60. The footage includes several units such as 47830, 56086, 56101, 56105, 56106, 60021, 60023, 60026, 60028, and 66086. The operators associated with the video include Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, DC Rail, GBRF, Intercity, and Transport For Wales. Additional locations mentioned are Ford. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway scenes from the late 1990s, featuring various locomotives and operations in Wales. It includes footage of HSTs in different liveries, as well as freight movements, with a focus on stock such as classes 37, 43, 50, and 56. The video also shows Class 66 locomotives arriving at Barry Shed, now part of the Barry Tourist Railway. Locations mentioned include Newport and Barry. The content reflects railway activity before the digital age, highlighting the reliance on personal contacts for news of stock movements.
This video features train 56103 operating with the Chiltern ECS, capturing services 5Z20 and 5Z21 in Bristol. The footage includes scenes from Barton Hill Depot, Horfield Bank, and Lawrence Hill. The operator associated with the content is DC Rail. No further details about the specific events or additional context are provided in the metadata.
This video captures footage from Tamworth railway station, showcasing a variety of locomotive classes including 56, 57, 60, and 66, involved in freight operations. The content features trains operated by DB Schenker, EWS, and Freightliner, with some scenes filmed at Malcolm Logistics. While the record includes details on stock and operators, headcode information is not available.
This video shows a group of Class 56 diesel locomotives, including numbers 56101, 56103, and 56105, at Chaddeston Sidings near Carlisle. The footage was recorded just north of Lancaster. No operator details are provided in the metadata beyond DC Rail being listed as an associated entity. The video lacks headcode information, so specific service details cannot be identified from this record.
This video features a variety of locomotives, including classes 20, 37, and 47, operating at multiple locations across the network. The footage captures these machines in action at sites such as Chaddesden Sidings, Coventry, Eastleigh, Kenilworth, Leicester, Marston Green, Northampton, and Widney Manor. Headcodes identified include 0Z48, 4M71, 5Z40, 6M45, 6O42, and 7X08. Operators associated with the footage include Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, and Network Rail.
A video captures a Class 56 locomotive, formerly numbered 56101 and now identified as 659 001, moving through Budapest Kelenföld station on what appears to be an evening service. The footage shows the engine departing under light conditions, with some editing issues noted in the description. While the operator, location, and headcode details are not available in the metadata, the video provides a brief glimpse of the locomotive's movement during its operation.
A scrap train operated by DCR Grid, featuring stock numbers 56101 and 56103, is shown passing Northfield station on a service identified by headcode 6Z34. The route appears to be between Northfield and Stockton.
A railvac move is shown being hauled by locomotive 56104 on the Totton to Cardiff Canton Sidings route near North Somerset Junction, Bristol. The footage captures a freight operation involving stock numbered 56101 and 56104, with headcode 6Y56 associated with the movement. The exact operator is not specified in the available data, but the locations and headcode provide context for the rail movement.
A visit to Water Orton captured footage of trains operating under a speed restriction in the station area. The video features locomotives from Colas, DB Schenker, and DCR, including units 56078, 56103, and 60011. Additional stock numbers identified include 50011, 56101, 60013, and 60031. The record includes details of the location but lacks headcode information.
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DCR Class 56 No 56103 - 6Z33 Chaddersden Sidings to Stockton - Empty Scrap - York - 4th Feb 2015
A DCR Class 56 diesel locomotive, numbered 56103, is shown at York Station with a train of empty scrap wagons. The wagons are part of a service from Chaddesden Sidings near Derby to Thompson's scrap yard in Stockton upon Tees. The headcode for the service is 6Z33.
This video captures freight train activity at Parson Street station in Bristol. It features multiple locomotives, including several Class 56 and Class 66 units. The footage includes clips of 66528, 66232, 56103, 56312, and 66849, with some scenes showing flying ants near the tracks. The operator associated with the stock is Freightliner. No headcodes are identified in the footage.
A double-headed light engine, comprising units 56103 and 56312, is shown operating on the Plymouth to Washward Heath Met Cammel service. The footage captures the train passing Parson Street Station in Bristol on what appears to be a day in July 2014. The video includes commentary referencing the driver's tone and the train running approximately one hour early. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A locomotive move involving multiple units is shown passing through Stourbridge Junction en route to the Severn Valley Railway. The footage includes the 47580, 56101, 45133, and 31271 locomotives. The movement is associated with headcode 0Z56 and takes place near Swanage and Stourbridge Junction.