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57006

Class 57

Videos featuring 57006

This video captures trains at Carnforth station, featuring locomotives including Class 156, Class 390, Class 397, and Class 57. Additional locations mentioned include Crewe, Hope, and Lincoln. Operators associated with the footage include Direct Rail Services (DRS), Avanti West Coast, Freightliner, GBRF, LNER, Network Rail, Northern, and others. The content provides a visual record of railway activity at these sites.
A locomotive identified as 99011 is shown being hauled to Leicester by train 57306, which is associated with headcode 0M50. The footage was captured near Westerleigh in Bristol. The involved stock includes 57006, 57306, and 99011. The operator associated with the content is GBRF.
This video provides an in-depth look at the history and operations of the thirty-three Class 57 locomotives. It covers their rebuilding at Brush's Loughborough Works, testing, and various notable events such as press launches, passenger services, and special duties. Highlights include appearances by multiple Class 57 units, including 57001, 57008, and others, across different operators like Virgin Trains and Freightliner. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Euston, Hellifield, and Newport, along with headcode 6V91.
This video showcases a variety of diesel locomotives in action on the Severn Valley Railway during its Spring Diesel Gala. The event features powerful heritage and modern diesel traction, including Class 55 55009 'Alycidon', Class 50 50049 'Defiance', and Peak 46045, operating along the scenic route between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Additional locations include Arley, Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Country Park Halt, Fleet, Hampton Loade, Highley, and Kidderminster Town. The footage includes various headcodes such as 1A09, 1B02, 1F43, 2A32, and 2B32.
A video shows a convoy of locomotives including 57306 and 57604 at Kidderminster. The footage appears to capture operations on the Severn Valley Railway, with mentions of a service running between Reading and Kidderminster. Several other locomotives are identified in the metadata, though operators are not specified. The record lacks headcode information.
This video captures highlights from the first day of the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival, showcasing a range of diesel locomotives. Among the featured stock are Class 09, 159, 172, 20, 37, 46, 50, and 55 locomotives, with operators including British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, GBRF, and West Coast Railways. The event took place at locations such as Severn Valley Railway, Eastleigh, Kidderminster, Bewdley, and Derby. Headcodes present in the footage include 1Z90, 2A32, 2B32, 2B37, and 6V05.
A railtour featuring DCRail Class 56 locomotive 56103 and GBRF 57306 takes place, starting from Ealing Broadway and heading to London Paddington. The event is part of a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the first Class 56 arriving in the UK. The tour includes travel through areas historically associated with construction traffic, with stops at locations such as Bristol Parkway, Reading, and Wimbledon. No headcodes are recorded for this event.
A video captures the movement of two new Stadler Tri-mode Class 99 locomotives, 99005 and 99006, as they depart Portbury for Leicester LIP. The footage includes the Class 57 locomotive 57305, which was deployed from Leicester to assist in retrieving the newly arrived railcars. The scene takes place at Bristol Temple Meads, where the historic trainshed roof provides a backdrop to the event. Other locomotives present include Class 165, 166, and 37 units.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 165, 47, 57, and 90, with labels such as 165025, 47773, 57006, 90014, 90040, and 90041. Operators identified include British Railways, Chiltern Railways, and Freightliner. The location mentioned is Stafford, and a headcode of 2N06 is noted.
This video features a range of British railway stock, including classes 56, 57, 66, 67, 69, and 73, along with MPVs. It includes footage filmed across several locations such as Barnetby, Crewe, Longport, Tain, and Tonbridge. The operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. While specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the video offers a broad overview of various locomotives and rolling stock across different regions.
This video features a compilation of diesel-hauled railtours operating on the mainline in 2024. It includes a variety of diesel locomotives, ranging from modern to heritage examples. The footage captures trains operated by multiple companies and showcases movements across different locations, including Harlech and Perth. A headcode of 1E55 is noted in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Crewe, featuring services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and TransPennine Express. Trains spotted include those with headcodes 1A48, 1A49, 1A54, and others, along with various rolling stock classes such as 153 and 197. The footage includes scenes of trains arriving and departing the station, with some trains reversing at Crewe before continuing their journeys. Additional locations referenced in the metadata include Birmingham New Street, Blackpool North, Glasgow Central, and others, though these may not be directly visible in the video.
A video captures the Belmond British Pullman being hauled by locomotives 67006 and 67024 through Market Harborough. The footage includes a view of the train under lights and features a three-tone shot of the driver. The operator associated with the service is Blue Pullman. Additional locations mentioned include Chesterfield and London Victoria, though no headcodes are provided in the record.
The Class 57 Story Begins
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The Class 57 Story Begins
This video explores the history of the Class 57 diesel locomotives, specifically the 57/0 series operated by Freightliner, Advenza, and Direct Rail Services (DRS). The locomotives were built using body shells from retired Class 47 units and featured a refurbished Electro-Motive Diesel engine. Constructed by Brush Traction in Loughborough starting in 1997, the first of these locomotives entered service in July 1998. The video outlines their development and intended fleet expansion, though only twelve were ultimately produced. Several locations associated with the Class 57 are mentioned, along with various headcodes linked to operations.
This video features a collection of locomotives stationed at Crewe and Gresty Bridge Depot, including British Railways and Direct Rail Services (DRS) units. The stock includes classes 37, 57, 66, 68, and 88, with specific examples such as 37009, 37069, 57006, 88001, and others. The footage highlights locomotives in a stable environment, with no headcodes identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of heritage diesel railtours recorded in 2022, including light and empty stock movements. It includes various diesel locomotives and rolling stock such as classes 172, 20, 43, 47, and 50, with associated operators including BR - Sectors, British Railways, DB Schenker, GBRF, GWR, Intercity, Southeastern, and West Midlands Trains. A headcode of 1E00 is noted in the footage. Some location details are not available in the current record.
The video features locomotives 57006 and 67005, along with 67006. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata. The operators DB Schenker and Intercity are associated with the content, though their relevance to the footage is not specified. The recording appears to capture rail movement, likely from a passenger or freight service, but further details about the route or context are not available in the provided data.
A video shows two West Coast Railways Class 57 diesel locomotives, numbered 57001 and 57006, operating near Lancaster and Carnforth. The footage captures the locomotives heading towards the East Lancashire Railway, where they are seen preparing to transport condemned Mk2 carriages. The scene highlights the movement of these locomotives on a regional railway network. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a collection of older photographs showcasing various stations along the route from Birmingham New Street to Bromsgrove. The stations included are Five Ways, University, Selly Oak, Bournville, Kings Norton, Northfield, Longbridge, Barnt Green, and Bromsgrove. Some locations mentioned have historical significance, such as Northfield, where the narrator began their interest in train numbers, and Barnt Green, which serves as a junction for the Redditch branch. The video also references the Lickey Incline at Bromsgrove and mentions the use of banking engines from Saltley depot.
This video features several Class 57 locomotives passing through Crewe, including 57006, which was previously out of service but is now returning to operation. Other Class 57 units present are 57311, 57314, 57315, and 57316, alongside locomotives from classes 150, 350, and 60. The footage also includes references to Direct Rail Services (DRS) and West Coast Railways.
It features services operated by British Railways using 313 EMUs running at a 30-minute frequency. The footage includes views of Silvertown’s old crossing gates and references to historical railway operations involving Southern Region double deck EMUs. Scenes from Stratford Low Level and the upper platforms are also included. Some stock details, operators, and locations are identified in the metadata, though headcodes are not present.
A light test run involving SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No. 35018 'British India Line' took place at Carnforth, with the locomotive heading to Hellifield and returning. The loco carried nameplates from another SR locomotive, 'Bodmin'. The event marked its first mainline run since being withdrawn in 1964. The video includes mentions of British Railways and West Coast Railways as operators, with headcode 5M51 noted.
This video features a variety of British rail stock, including classes 37 and 350, captured at locations such as Nuneaton, Crewe, and Malcolm Logistics. Several operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, Network Rail, Northern, and West Coast Railways. The record does not include headcode information.
A rail journey featuring locomotives 57305 and 57306, along with another 57-class unit, is shown on the Belmond Northern Belle service. The footage captures the train at Tame Bridge Parkway, with the route including stops at Coventry, Crewe, and Grange-over-Sands. Operators Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Northern are associated with the video, though no headcode information is available in the record.
Footage shows train 57306 departing Ravenglass, accompanied by 57309, with additional mention of 57006. The video includes scenes from the ECS to Sellafield following arrival on service 1Z61 from Stockport. Operators associated with the footage include Northern, British Railways, and Direct Rail Services (DRS). Locations featured are Ravenglass, Sellafield, and Stockport.
A video shows locomotives 67005 and 67006 operating on a service from Bescot Down Side to Wembley European Freight Operations Centre. The footage captures the movement of these trains, with one departing Birmingham International approximately three minutes late. Additional locomotives including 57006, 87006, 90009, and 90029 are also identified in the scene. Operational details such as the operator and headcode are not provided in the available data.
The Royal Scotsman 57006 tnt 47237
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The Royal Scotsman 57006 tnt 47237
A train operated by West Coast Railways passes through Kings Norton station, heading towards Bath Spa and Gloucester. The video shows the locomotive 47237 and the diesel multiple unit 57006 in service with The Royal Scotsman. The headcode 1Z68 is visible, indicating the route and direction of travel. The scene captures the early morning movement of this train on what appears to be a regular service run.
This video shows a Direct Rail Services (DRS) convoy passing through Lancaster. It includes trains with headcodes 6K73 and 6V73, featuring stock numbers 20303, 37425, 37004, 37008, 57006, 57008, and 57009. The footage appears to capture movements related to Sellafield and Crewe, with mention of the trains heading towards Crewe Gresty Bridge and Berkley.
A video captures the movement of two trains, 67006 "Royal Sovereign" and 67026 "Diamond Jubilee," at Bristol Temple Meads. The footage is associated with a service traveling between Truro and London Victoria. Several other stock items are identified in the metadata, though no operator or headcode information is provided.
This video features a group of 57-class diesel multiple units, including stock numbers 57006, 57008, and 57011, captured at Carnforth and Par. The footage appears to show the units in operation on the North West network, with Direct Rail Services (DRS) identified as the operator. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video captures the departure of locomotives 57601 and 57006 from Bristol Temple Meads heading towards Ely, as they haul the Xmas Statesman Railtour. The footage shows these Class 57 diesel-electric locomotives in operation during a special event. While specific operator details are not provided, the locations of Bristol Temple Meads and Ely are noted. The record lacks information on headcodes and operators, but the presence of the locomotives and route provides insight into a historical railtour event.
A video shows the arrival of locomotives 57601 and 57006 at Bristol Temple Meads in preparation for a railtour heading towards Ely. The event is associated with the Xmas Statesman Railtour, which operated on the route between Bristol Temple Meads and Ely. The footage captures the locomotives as they arrive ready for departure. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
A video showing the locomotives 57601 and 57006 hauling a Bath & Bristol Christmas Statesman railtour service, identified by headcode 1Z45, passing through St Annes in Bristol. The route is noted as running between Ely and Bristol Temple Meads. No operator information is available for the locomotives in this record.
This video shows a rail charter service operating between Bridlington and Oxford. The train includes locomotives 47854 (class 47) and 57006 (class 57), with headcode 1Z52. No operator information is available in the current record, but locations and stock details are provided.
This video shows a train journey featuring locomotives 47580 and 57006 operating on a route that includes Lancaster, Lee, Carlisle, and Aberystwyth. The footage captures the movement of the train through misty conditions near Lancaster. A headcode of 1Z44 is associated with the service. Operator information is not available in the current record.
A video shows a newly painted locomotive, likely 57006, leading through Lancaster. The footage is associated with the Statesman tour operating between Ravenglass and Kettering. Other stock numbers mentioned include 57001 and 57601. The operator involved is Blue Pullman. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features railway stock including Class 57 and Class 67 locomotives, with mentions of units 57003, 57006, 57008, 67001, 67003, and 87003. The footage includes scenes from Carnforth, Lancaster, Sellafield, Crewe, and Leeds. The description notes two clips: one showing the pair at Carnforth on load 4 on May 16th, and another capturing them powering past Lancaster on load 1 on May 15th. Operators Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Intercity are associated with the content. Some metadata fields such as headcodes are missing from the record.
This video features a group of Class 57 locomotives, including units numbered 57001, 57003, 57005, 57006, and 57008, along with a Class 67 unit numbered 67008. The footage shows the locomotives at Bare Lane, having been routed via Lancaster due to a lack of a point cross over at Hest Bank. Additional locations mentioned include Sellafield and Bank. The operator associated with the video is Direct Rail Services (DRS). No headcodes are provided in the metadata.