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British Rail at Bescot in the 1990s – Class 37s, 47s, 56s, 58s, 60s & Heavy Freight
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 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 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.
This video captures train movements around Werrington Junction, featuring views from Lincoln Road, Hurn Road, and Cock Lane. It includes a variety of rolling stock such as classes 158, 170, 180, 221, and 302, along with headcodes like 0M85, 1A28, and 1A41. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, DB Schenker, GBRF, LNER, and Rail Express Systems. Locations mentioned include Biggleswade, Felixstowe, Lincoln, Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Peterborough, Tinsley Yard, Wakefield Kirkgate, and Whitemoor Yard.
This video features a collection of railway footage captured in August 2022, showcasing various trains and locations across the UK. The content includes multiple train stock types, operators such as Colas, Cross Country, and Network Rail, and scenes from stations and depots including Droitwich Spa, Birmingham International, Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Reading Traincare Depot. Headcodes identified in the footage include 1Z60, 4L56, 4M88, and others. The video provides a glimpse into railway operations during that period.
This video captures a variety of British Rail locomotives and rolling stock from July 1993 in the North East of England. Classes featured include 31, 37, 47, 56, 60, HST, and 158, with footage shot at Darlington, Eaglescliffe, Thornaby, and Saltburn. The record includes identified stock such as 43100, 43109, 43121, and 56116, along with operators associated with British Railways and Intercity. No headcodes are noted in the current metadata.
This video features a collection of historical railway photographs capturing scenes from several locations including Swindon, Westbury, Reading, Basingstoke, and Burlescombe. The images include various railstock such as classes 150, 153, 158, 165, and 166, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The content provides a visual record of railway operations and infrastructure from these areas.
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.