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56115
Class 56
Videos featuring 56115
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Action at Crewe Station Freight/Passenger Trains 21st October 2026 WCML
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales 1995. 1st Newport Railfair plus 47/56 Railtour to Ebbw Vale
This video captures footage from the first Newport Railfair in September 1995, featuring various locomotives including Class 31, 33, 47, 56, and 60 models. It also includes clips of a railtour operating between Newport and Ebbw Vale, passing locations such as Park Junction and the road viaduct at Aberbeeg. The footage shows the locomotives in service and highlights the route’s features, with some areas noted to have undergone significant changes since the recording.
This video features railway activity from Barnetby and Thornaby in the North East of England, recorded in March 1991. It includes footage of freight and passenger trains, with original sound available for viewing. The content highlights various locomotives, including classes 31, 37, 47, and 56, operating under British Railways. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video explores the British Rail Class 56 diesel-electric locomotives, known for their heavy freight operations. The series highlights key examples such as 56008, 56030, and 56056, with some units built by Electroputere in Romania and others by BREL at Doncaster and Crewe. The Class 56 features a powerful Ruston-Paxman engine and distinctive cab design, earning it the nickname "Gridirons." The video also notes the locomotives' Romanian designation as LDE3500 and their production history from 1976 to 1984.
This video captures a railtour operated by Class 56 locomotives, including units 56078 and 56115, traveling from Bristol Temple Meads to York. The journey took place in early 2004 and was part of a Pathfinders excursion. Other stock mentioned includes 43148 and 66078. Locations referenced include Bristol Temple Meads, Barnt Green, Barry, Doncaster, and York. Headcodes listed are 1Z56, 1Z57, and 1Z58. The tour was described as a final event of its kind, with details on mileage and times available from Six Bells Junction.
This video features a compilation of footage showcasing British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotives, also known as "Grids," captured at various locations across the UK. The footage includes multiple examples of the class, ranging from early units like 56001 to later ones such as 56098. The video highlights these heavy freight locomotives in action, with some scenes filmed between 2013 and 2020. Locations featured include Church Fenton, Crewe, Doncaster, Durham, and Fleet. The Class 56 was originally built between 1976 and 1984, with a total of 135 units produced.
A Class 66 diesel locomotive, identified as 66115, is seen passing Lancaster on a route towards Mossend Yard. The video mentions that the locomotive was deployed after another Class 66 unit, 66068, experienced a failure near Penrith and was returned to Carlisle Yard with assistance from a Class 70 locomotive, 70811. The train was running approximately four hours late. Other locomotives mentioned in the video include 56115 and 70811. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video captures freight operations in Wales, featuring tankers departing from the oil terminal at Baglan. It includes a quick trip to Newport and shows the arrival of locomotive 56097 by road at Cathays Works in Cardiff. Several other locomotives are also identified, including 56007, 56115, and 66520, with Freightliner noted as one of the operators involved. The footage provides a glimpse into railway activities in locations such as Baglan, Newport, and Cathays.
This video features multiple Class 56 and Class 58 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 56096, 56113, 56066, 56090, 56115, and 58006, along with a Class 66 unit numbered 66096. The footage was recorded at locations including Keynsham, Newton, and Swindon. Operators associated with the video include Colas and Network Rail. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
South East Railway Videos
Class 166 Turbo | 166 215 | GWR (FGW livery) | 2 tone | Portsmouth Harbour | Monday 3rd January 2022
A Class 166 diesel multiple unit, numbered 166215, is shown departing from Portsmouth Harbour in a First Great Western livery. The footage captures the train with a two-tone horn sound. Another vehicle, a Class 56 numbered 56115, is also identified in the video. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video features a collection of railway footage from Wales, primarily focusing on freight operations during the late 1990s. It includes scenes of "Transrail" heavy freight, with locomotives such as classes 43, 56, and 60 in operation. The footage captures various locations including Barry, Pyle, and Stormy Bank, and references coal train reversals at Barry. The content also mentions the "Taffy Apple" freight service and includes clips of HSTs. The material is sourced from VHS tapes recorded between 1996 and 1997.
The footage reflects a time when the area still had significant freight traffic, though much of this has since declined. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata, and operator details are limited to general references to British Railways and BR sectors.
The journey is associated with headcode 2O01 and features stock including classes 156, 43, and 56. Operators mentioned include British Railways, EWS, and West Midlands Trains. Locations featured along the route include Bristol Temple Meads, Doncaster, Barry, Hendy, March, and York.
This video features Class 56 diesel locomotives operated by DCR and Colas working across the UK mainline between 2009 and 2015. It includes footage of various locomotives, such as 56312, 56302, and 56087, at locations including Edenbridge, Hinksey Yard, Willesden Junction, and Gerrards Cross. Headcodes such as 4Z91, 6Z91, and 6C71 are shown in the footage, capturing different services and movements during that period.
This video shows several locomotives in action on logs. The stock includes multiple units from class 56 and one from class 66, though operators are not specified. Locations mentioned include Baglan and Chirk. Headcodes present are 5M51, 6M51, 6V54, and 6Z51.
The footage shows the locos being swapped due to coupling issues before their return trip. At Bristol Temple Meads, the "Last Post" is played by an enthusiast in the darkness prior to their departure. The video includes references to locations such as York, Doncaster, Barry, and Bristol Temple Meads, with operators including British Railways, EWS, and Great North Eastern Railway.
This video captures a railtour featuring several historic locomotives, including 43148, 56078, 56115, and 60008. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Newport and York, with mentions of operations involving Load Haul 60008 and the final runs of the 56 class locomotives. The audio transcription references a journey from Temple Meads to York and highlights the significance of these machines during their final operational days. Some operator and location details are noted, though headcode information is not available in the record.
This video features railway stock from the Colas operator, including units labeled 56087, 56105, 56106, 56113, and 56119, along with a 66119. The footage includes scenes from Chirk and Crewe. Headcodes present in the video are 6M51, 6V54, 6Z56, and 6Z66. The content appears to focus on railway operations involving logs and steel, likely related to maintenance or transportation activities.
A convoy of seven Class 66 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 66121, 66137, 66115, 66016, 66204, 66150, and 66148, passes through Kings Norton station. The locomotives are working under headcode 0Z98, which is associated with the Margam to Bescot service. The operator involved in this movement is EWS.
This video captures scenes from a 2003 visit to Crewe Depot, featuring the heavy lifting of locomotive 86261 inside the shed. Additional footage shows locomotive 9f 92134 under repair. The content includes various railway stock such as classes 31, 37, 40, 45, 47, and 56, along with references to operators including British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Virgin Trains. The video also includes locations such as Crewe and Barry, and a headcode of 5Z62.