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Class 56
Videos featuring 56110
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.
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Fantastic Action of Rail Treatment Trains on Uks Railways October 2025
This video showcases rail treatment trains operating on UK railways, featuring multiple classes of locomotives including Class 37, 56, 66, and 69. Operators involved include Colas, GBRF, DB Schenker, Network Rail, and others. The footage is captured at locations such as Carlisle and Longport. While the record includes details on stock and operators, headcode information is not available in the current metadata.
A video captures Class 166210 arriving at Clifton Down as part of the 2K05 Severn Beach to Bristol Temple Meads service. The train was running approximately eight minutes late, arriving at 07:47. Other rolling stock identified in the footage includes Class 166219 and Class 56110. The locations featured include Lawrence Hill, Clifton Down, Bristol Temple Meads, and Severn Beach. The operator associated with the service is GWR.
It includes footage of Class 56 locomotives working on MGR services to Ferrybridge, as well as a Class 59 locomotive, 59201 "Vale of York," operating at Milford Junction. Other locomotives seen include Classes 47, 58, and 60. The footage provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from this period, highlighting the variety of traction types in use at the time.
This video captures highlights from the North Wales Coast RHTT season in late 2023, featuring two tractors and several freight trains. Locations include Oakenholt, Sandycroft, Chester, Bagillt, Shotton, Flint, Mostyn, and Wrexham General. Trains identified include 37405, 97303, 56049, 56051, and 56113. The footage includes scenes at various points along the route, with mentions of Colas drivers and their work during the season.
The location near Clapham was noted for its diverse traffic, including trains hauled by Class 56 locomotives. Several locomotive classes are identified in the footage, including Classes 450 and 456. The video reflects on a period of railway history with nostalgic commentary about the changing landscape of rail traction and operations.
This video captures scenes from Gravesend Station in April 1991, showcasing British Railways operations during the early 1990s. It features classic electric multiple unit (EMU) stock from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as freight traffic hauled by Class 33 and 56 locomotives, including a rare appearance of a Class 60. The footage provides a nostalgic look at railway activity during a time of significant change, with the Channel Tunnel project already underway. The recording includes views from Gravesend and Hope, highlighting the era's rail infrastructure and rolling stock.
This video captures footage from Hoo Junction and Yard in Kent during April 1991, showcasing a variety of British Railways traction including Class 33, 56, and 73 locomotives. The scenes include operations at Gillingham, Gravesend, and Hope, highlighting the older EMU stock from the 1950s era. The content provides a nostalgic look at railway activity during the early 1990s with classic locomotive classes and train movements serving Brett Marine on the Thameport Branch.
This video captures several Class 66 locomotives passing through Market Harborough as part of civil engineering operations. The footage includes multiple units, including 66303, 66304, 66711, 66785, and 66110. Additional locations mentioned include Luton and Welling. Headcodes such as 1D25, 1Z99, 6B01, 6F88, 6G37, 6G39, and 6G40 are also noted in the metadata. The video provides a glimpse of these locomotives during their work activities.
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.
This video captures railway movements filmed in South Wales during November and December 2022. It features several Class 37 diesel locomotives, including 37254 'Cardiff Canton', 37612, 37668, and 37688 'Great Rocks', which are shown hauling Mk3 carriages for scrap at Newport. Additional locomotives such as Class 56s and Class 66s are also included. The footage includes various operators associated with the region, though specific operator details for individual locomotives are not provided.
This video captures footage from June 1991 at March in Cambridgeshire, showing freight operations involving a range of classic British Rail locomotives. The scene includes activity at nearby Stratford. Among the stock identified are locomotives 37015 (class 37) and 56110 (class 56). The operators involved are associated with British Railways and its sectors. While some details about specific headcodes are not available, the footage provides a glimpse into the railway operations of that time.
This video features a collection of diesel and electric railtours filmed in 2019, showcasing various locomotives and locations across the UK. The footage includes trains operated by multiple companies, with scenes captured at sites such as Crewe, Derby, Gloucester, Hastings, Okehampton, Parkend, Salisbury, and Tonbridge. Several locomotive types are identified, including classes 20, 37, 47, 50, and 56, though specific operators associated with these units are not detailed in the metadata. The content includes a notable moment at around 4:44, as described in the video's description.
This video features multiple British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 56011, 56096, 56110, 56113, and 56302, as well as a Class 60 locomotive, 60002. The footage includes trains operating on routes involving Crewe, Corby, and Tyseley. A headcode of 0J72 is noted in the description, associated with a service from Tyseley to Willesden. The video also references work performed by Colas.
This video captures footage of several British Rail Class 56 and Class 66 diesel locomotives at Crewe. The locomotives featured include 56007, 56087, 56110, 56113, 57311, 66002, 66113, and 66144. The operators associated with the video include Colas, DB Schenker, and Network Rail. The footage was recorded at Crewe, though no headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock including one Class 20, two Class 37s, three Class 56s, three Class 57s, and several Class 66 locomotives. The footage was captured across five locations in the West Midlands. Operators represented include DB Schenker, Europhoenix, Freightliner, Intercity, Network Rail, Northern, and Rail Operations Group. Headcodes present are 1H60 and 6M48.
A video featuring two GB Rail freight Caledonian Class 73/9 locomotives, numbered 73966 and 73967, attending the Bo'ness and Kinneil 2016 Winter Diesel Gala. Additional stock numbers identified include 47643 (Class 47), 56110, and 56113 (both Class 56). The event took place near Bo'ness, with other locations mentioned as Lee and Looe. No operator or headcode information is available in the record.
A train operated by Colas is seen hauling logs through Parson Street station in Bristol, passing Briton Ferry. The footage captures the movement of a Class 56 locomotive, likely numbered 56113, during an early evening service on 28 August 2014. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotive, likely numbered 56113, is seen accelerating forcefully with its horns sounding near Hereford. The footage captures the locomotive during a movement involving IHA steel wagons, with Crewe listed as one of the associated locations. The headcode 6Z66 is linked to this event. The operator involved is Colas.
The footage includes multiple Class 56 diesel-electric locomotives, including 56110, 56113, and 56114, as well as a Class 66 locomotive numbered 66113. The operator associated with the content is Colas. No headcode information is available in the record.
A Colas 56-class locomotive, identified as 56113, is shown navigating Llanvihangel Bank, one of the UK's more challenging gradients. The locomotive is operating on service 6M54 between Baglan and Chirk Kronospan, hauling a load of logs. Despite being missing one of its jumper cables, the locomotive performs effectively during the journey. Other stock numbers, including 56110 and 66113, are also noted in the metadata, though no additional details about their involvement are provided.
A Colas Class 56 diesel locomotive, identified as 56113, is shown passing through Lockleaze near Bristol on a route heading towards Westbury. The footage captures the clean appearance of the engine, which is operating on what appears to be a freight or maintenance service. No headcode information is included in the record.