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56112
Class 56
Videos featuring 56112
The video captures a British Rail Class 20 locomotive, No. 20906, operating at Earles Sidings near Hope Valley, where it is used for shunting duties at Breedon Hope Cement Works. The footage includes the locomotive moving wagons within the yard and forming freight trains. Several other locomotives are also present, including Class 195, Class 56, and multiple Class 66 units. The video highlights modifications on the Class 20 to reduce noise for the local community. Freight operations and related rail movements are documented across various locations in the region.
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 captures early morning rail traffic at Carlisle, featuring several locomotives including Class 56 No. 56113, Class 70 No. 70810, and Class 68 No. 68005. A Green liveried Pendolino No. 390121 is also visible. Additional locations mentioned include Alstom, Alston, Dalston, Doncaster, Glasgow Central, Newcastle, Woking, and Wolverhampton. Operators associated with the footage are Avanti West Coast and Colas. Headcodes observed include 0D01, 1S34, 4M27, and 6C34.
This video features a variety of freight trains, including nuclear flasks, captured at Gloucester. Identified stock includes classes 319, 37, and 56, along with several 66-class units. Operators such as Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, GBRF, Network Rail, Northern, and Rail Operations Group are associated with the footage. A headcode of 4D99 is also noted.
This video captures scenes from Barnetby Station in May 1992, featuring various locomotive classes operating during the British Railways era. The footage includes multiple train units, such as classes 142, 156, 37, and 56, though specific operators are not identified. Additional locations mentioned include Hope. The content provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from the early 1990s.
This video captures train activity at Doncaster Station, featuring a variety of freight and passenger services. Locomotives spotted include classes 37, 56, 66, 70, and 331, with several operators represented. The footage was recorded during a visit to the model railway show, offering a glimpse into the movement of trains in the area. Additional locations mentioned include Cottingham, Grantham, Hope, and Leeds. While headcodes are not present in the record, the video provides an overview of train operations at Doncaster.
A train operated by Colas, likely a Class 56 locomotive, is shown working on a freight service with headcode 6Z33. The footage captures the movement of logs from Hellifield Goods Loops to Chirk, passing through Chester. The video includes details about the train's route and operational context as described in the accompanying text.
The video shows freight operations at Bristol Temple Meads, featuring locomotives including 37521, 37713, 47841, 56112, and 66163 involved in shunting tanks. The footage includes Virgin Trains and Great Western Railway liveries on HSTs, with scenes also captured at Newport. The content highlights historical railway activity from around two decades ago.
This video features various railway stock movements and operations from 2020, including classes 56, 60, and 66 locomotives. Filmed in areas around Bristol, Westbury, Gloucester, Crewe, and Drax Power Station, it showcases the movement of these units across different locations. The operators involved include Colas, DB Schenker, GBRF, and Network Rail. While specific headcodes are not listed, the footage provides insight into the workings and movements of the stock during that time.
The footage includes several specific locomotive numbers such as 47712, 56096, 56112, 56113, 57304, 58011, 66434, 68005, 68009, and 68011. The recording appears to focus on station activity over a period of approximately one hour.
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.
This video features Colas Class 56 diesel multiple units, including 56078, 56087, 56302, and 56113, filmed during operations across several locations in the West Midlands and Shropshire. The footage was captured at Ashchurch, Malvern, Lickey Incline, Barnt Green, Shrewsbury, Pensarn, and Shotton. Additional locations include Gloucester, Hope, and Swindon. Headcodes 3S33 and 3S34 are also noted in the metadata.
A rail video shows Colas Rail Class 47 diesel locomotive 47739 and Class 56 diesel multiple units 56112 and 56113 operating on a service between Washwood Heath Met.Cammel and Derby. The footage was captured at Water Orton. No headcode information is available in the record.
Featured stock includes Class 20 (20020), Class 37 (37025), Class 47 (47643), Class 56 (56112, 56113), and Class 73 (73966, 73967). The event took place in Bo'ness and Hope. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways and Colas. The video provides a view of these locomotives from new filming perspectives attempted by the creator.
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.
A video captures the movement of two British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotives, numbered 56112 and 56113, operating on a route involving Chirk, Baglan, and Hereford. The train is identified by headcode 6V54. The operators associated with the footage include Colas and Network South East. No further details about the specific events or context of the journey are provided in the metadata.
This video captures locomotives 56113 and 66602 operating in Moreton, with 56113 hauling loaded logs and 66602 transporting loaded coal. Additional locations mentioned include Avonmouth, Baglan, and Chirk. The operators involved are Colas and Freightliner, and the headcodes 6M14 and 6M54 are noted.
A train identified as 56113 is shown hauling the Exeter-Chirk Logs near Flax Bourton, Bristol. The operator is noted as Colas. No headcode information is available for this recording.