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57008

Class 57

Videos featuring 57008

This video shows a train operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) with stock numbers 57002 and 57008. The footage includes the locomotive leaving Oubeck loop in Lancaster. Other locations mentioned are Carlisle and Crewe, though specific route details are not provided. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features DRS Class 57 diesel locomotives 57009 and 57008 arriving at Crewe station with the 'Caterpillar Cat' railtour from Eastleigh on 19 July 2014. Additional footage shows other DRS locomotives, including new Vossloh Class 68 units, during a charity open day at Crewe's DRS Depot. Other stock identified includes Class 20, 37, 47, and 57 locomotives, though operators are not specified in the metadata.
A rail event at Crewe Gresty Bridge features a variety of locomotives, including Class 20s, Class 37s, Class 47s, Class 90, and newer models such as the Class 57s and Class 68. The event was hosted by Direct Rail Services and included several headcodes. The footage showcases different stock types operating in the area, with locations including Crewe and Gresty Bridge Depot.
A train comprising units 57008 and 57009 departs Crewe heading towards Chester. The journey is part of a tour that originated from Eastleigh, with the headcode 1Z86 associated with the service. Direct Rail Services (DRS) operates the train, which passes through Chester and Crewe during its route. Additional headcode 5T09 is also linked to the train.
This video captures footage of several locomotives at Crewe during a DRS Open Day event. The recording includes brief clips of class 20 and 37 stock, as well as class 47 and 57 units. The DRS large star logo, representing the company's base in Cumbria, is visible. Additional footage shows departures from the station, though specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata.
A video captures Direct Rail Services Class 57 locomotives, including units 57008 and 57009, passing through Winsford. The footage is associated with headcode 0K27, which runs between Carlisle and Crewe via Basford Hall. The record includes details of the stock involved but does not specify an operator. Locations mentioned are Winsford, Carlisle, and Crewe.
A railtour featuring locomotives 57008 and 57009 hauling 'The Caterpillar Cat' is shown in Bristol on 19 July 2014. The footage includes scenes from Lawrence Hill Station and Newton St Loe near Bath. The tour operated between Eastleigh and Crewe, with return services recorded. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
A double-headed train comprising locomotives 57009 and 57008 is seen departing Crewe station, operating a rail tour known as Pathfinders The Caterpillar Cat, with headcode 1Z86. The journey was part of a service from Crewe to Eastleigh on 19 July 2014. At the time, these DRS Class 57 locomotives were in use following the delay in certification for the newer DRS Class 68 units. The video includes additional stock numbers identified in the metadata, though operators and other details are not explicitly mentioned in the footage.
A pair of Class 57 diesel locomotives, numbered 57008 and 57009, are shown departing Crewe bound for Eastleigh. The train is operating under headcode 1Z88 and is operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS). The footage captures the locomotives in motion as they leave the station, with no further details provided about the journey or additional services involved.
A train service operating under headcode 1Z86 is shown passing Tame Bridge Parkway, with locomotives 57008 and 57009 in view. The route appears to be between Eastleigh and Crewe. No operator is explicitly named in the metadata, though Direct Rail Services (DRS) is listed as a possible operator.
6M56 20304+57008 DRS Combo
david wallace (mrdwsolo)
6M56 20304+57008 DRS Combo
A train comprising units 20304 and 57008 operated by Direct Rail Services passes through Longbridge station on a service bound for Crewe. The footage captures the movement of this combination as it travels along the route. The headcode associated with this journey is 6M56.
This video captures a train journey through Lancaster, heading towards Carlisle, with onward movement to Sellafield the following day. The footage features multiple trains, including units 37218, 37612, 57008, and 57012, operating under Direct Rail Services (DRS). The route includes stops at Crewe, Lancaster, Carlisle, and Sellafield. No headcodes are recorded in the metadata.
This video captures a train journey featuring multiple Class 37 diesel locomotives, including 37409, 37609, and 37703, during what appears to be a tour event. The footage shows 37409 leading the train with another locomotive on the rear before it is replaced by 37609 at Daventry due to technical issues. Additional locomotives such as 37402 join later in the journey. The route includes locations like Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Telford Central, though specific operator details are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures various railway movements, including a Cross Country HST traveling north and several freight trains. It features locomotives such as 66011, 66009, 56113, 57008, 37608, and D1015 operating on different routes. The footage includes services like 6M41 Margam to Round Oak with steel cargo, 6V92 Corby to Margam with empty steel, and 6M67 Bridgwater to Crewe carrying flasks. Locations shown include Bishops Lydeard, Bridgwater, Corby, Crewe, and Tyseley.
This video captures rail freight activity at Carlisle Citadel station, featuring a variety of diesel locomotives including DRS Class 57s, Colas Class 56, Freightliner Class 66, and DB Schenker Class 60 units. The footage includes multiple locomotives operating on freight services, with some identifiable by their numbers. Additional locations mentioned in the metadata include Chirk, Crewe, Newcastle, and Wapping, though these may not be visible in the video.
A train carrying flasks travels through Lancaster on a route between Sellafield and Crewe, identified by headcode 6K73. The video shows the movement of multiple trains, including 37405, 37602, 37608, and 57008, with some returning to Sellafield or heading towards Bridgewater. The footage captures a heavy load in motion, highlighting the operation of several locomotives on this route.
This video captures rail freight operations at Pelaw Junction in South Tyneside, featuring DRS Class 37 and 57 locomotives, along with GBRf Class 66 and DCR Class 56 units. It shows a coal train passing near signal boxes and includes footage of empty coal trains moving between Tyne Dock and Lynemouth, as well as from Wolsingham to Butterwell. The clips include multiple locomotives operating on different routes during early 2014.
The video shows a combination of Direct Rail Services (DRS) 37 and 57 class stock operating on various routes. It includes references to trains 37605, 37610, 57004, 57008, and 37194. The footage captures the movement of these units near Lancaster, with mentions of services heading towards Berkley and Sizewell. Some units are noted to remain at Crewe. The audio transcription provides details about the allocation of trains to specific routes, though no further operational context is given.
6M56 37601 + 57008 Berkeley Combo
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6M56 37601 + 57008 Berkeley Combo
A train comprising locomotive 37601 and 57008 passes through Northfield station on a service operating between Berkeley and Crewe, identified by headcode 6M56. The service is operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS). The video includes flasks marked FNA550022 and FNA550058.
DRS 57008+57002 6M56 Flask
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DRS 57008+57002 6M56 Flask
A video shows Direct Rail Services (DRS) Class 57 locomotives 57008 and 57002 operating with a freight train passing Northfield railway station. The footage was recorded during wet and windy conditions on the Berkeley-Crewe service, identified by headcode 6M56. The route includes Crewe as one of its locations.
This video shows a train operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) passing through Lancaster. The footage features two Class 57 locomotives, numbered 57002 and 57008, as well as a Class 67 locomotive numbered 67002. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video shows a train with stock numbers 57002 and 57008, operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS), at Carnforth. The train is identified as part of the service between Sellafield and Crewe. The description mentions "TOP DRS DRIVER" and notes that no flasks were visible at the time of recording. No headcode information is available in the metadata.
This video captures trains passing through Southampton Central station in early 2000. It includes various services, such as Virgin Cross Country and Freightliner trains, with some HST sets noted as mixed configurations. The footage was recorded from an office window at the station and features a range of locomotives and rolling stock, including units like 158831, 43070, and 43103. Some trains are identified as departing with specific services, though details on headcodes are not available in this record.
This video captures railway activity at Carlisle and surrounding areas, featuring multiple freight services. It includes movements of 325-series and 37-series locomotives, as well as 57-series units, with headcodes such as 1M44, 1M03, and 4S44. The footage shows trains traveling between locations like Shieldmuir, Clitheroe, Mossend EuroTerminal, and Drax Power Station. Operators involved include Caledonian Sleeper, Colas, Direct Rail Services, Freightliner, and others. The content provides a snapshot of overnight rail operations in the region.
This video features two Class 57 locomotives, numbered 57004 and 57008. The footage includes a scene of braking at Lancaster. The operator associated with the locomotives is Intercity. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A video showing a pair of Class 57 diesel locomotives, numbered 57007 and 57008, operating on a rail journey. The audio mentions the locomotives sounding rough while heading north. No operator, location, or headcode details are provided in the metadata, limiting further contextual information about the route or service.
This video features DRS 57-class locomotives, specifically units 57007 and 57008, operating on the Carlisle Intermodal service. The footage shows these diesel railcars in action as part of service 4M34, which ran between Coatbridge and Daventry. Additional stock number 67007 is also identified in the metadata. The location of Carlisle is noted, along with the operator Direct Rail Services (DRS). The record includes complete metadata detailing the involved stock, operator, location, and headcode.
A video shows a pair of Class 57 locomotives, numbered 57007 and 57008, operating in the Lancaster area. The footage appears to capture the locomotives in motion, with no specific route or destination indicated. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is noted as the operator associated with the stock. No headcodes are present in the metadata, and further details about the journey or locations beyond Lancaster are not included in the available information.
This video shows a group of trains, including units 37605, 37606, 37608, and 57004, operating in the Sellafield to Crewe area. The footage captures scenes at Carnforth and near the southern end of the route. The description mentions a DRS driver involved in the operation. Some additional units such as 37005, 57008, 57009, 60029, and 67009 are also identified in the metadata. No headcodes are provided in the record.
A video shows Direct Rail Services (DRS) Class 57 locomotives numbered 57004 and 57008 operating on service 4M71. The train travels from Purfleet to Daventry, passing through Dagenham Dock and Barking. The footage captures the journey along this route, featuring these diesel-electric locomotives in operation.
A train service involving units 57008, 57009, and 57012 is shown operating south of Lancaster. The video notes that the service was approximately three hours late, following the replacement of units 37602 and 37606 in the Wigan area. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is identified as the operator. No headcodes are present in the record.
A train consisting of units 57009 and 57008, operated by Direct Rail Services, is shown passing Northfield station with two flasks on board. The footage also includes the movement of a nuclear flask service identified as 6M63, which travels between Bridgwater and Crewe.
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.
This video shows two Class 57 diesel locomotives, numbered 57008 and 57010, operating on service 4M44. The footage was recorded at Rugby station, where the train was originally scheduled to use platform 5 but instead used platform 6. The operator involved is Direct Rail Services (DRS). No further details about the route or other services are provided in the metadata.
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.
This video captures railway activity at Newport in South Wales, featuring a variety of locomotives including 37093, 37410, 37893, 56032, 57008, 60071, and 60086. The footage includes multiple train movements recorded over two days in October 2003. No operators or headcodes are specified in the metadata.
This video features two British Rail Class 57 locomotives, numbered 57008 and 57011, at Lancaster. The footage is dated January 28, 2013, and includes a mention of "pfa's destined for Essex" in the description. No operator or headcode information is available in the metadata. The recording appears to capture railway activity involving these locomotives, though further details about their route or purpose are not 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 shows a convoy of railway locomotives traveling from Stowmarket to Crewe. The locomotives in order are 57003, 47810, 57008, 57009, and 57004. Additional locomotives identified in the footage include 37004, 67003, and 67004. The headcode 0Z45 is associated with this movement. Operator information is not available in the metadata.
This video captures a moment involving two British Rail Class 57 locomotives, numbered 57008 and 57011, with headcode 4S45. The footage shows one of the locomotives applying brakes and then resuming movement. While specific operator or location details are not provided in the metadata, the video offers a glimpse into the operational dynamics of these diesel-electric locomotives during service. The record is limited in terms of additional contextual information such as exact locations or operators involved.
A nuclear flask train operating on service 6M60 passes through Heworth Station near Gateshead, accompanied by Direct Rail Services (DRS) Class 57 diesel locomotives numbered 57008 and 57007. The footage captures the train moving westbound towards Sellafield. Additional stock number 67006 is also noted in the metadata, though its presence in the video is unclear. The recording provides a glimpse of railway operations involving specialized freight services in the North East of England.
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.
This video shows a train journey involving multiple locomotives and locations in north-west England. The footage captures 57002 leading into Morecambe, followed by 007 at Heysham, and then the return journey with 57008 heading back towards Sellafield via Bare Lane. Other stock numbers identified include 37007, 57007, and 87007. The route includes Sellafield, Morecambe, and Bare Lane. A headcode of 6C52 is noted in the metadata.
This video shows the 57008/57004 and 37218/37038 trains at Carnforth, with the 57s leading the way. The footage includes scenes of these trains arriving or departing from the station. The trains are associated with Direct Rail Services (DRS) and are linked to locations including Sellafield, Carnforth, and Crewe. A headcode of 6K73 is also noted in the metadata.
This video shows a train journey involving locomotives 57004 and 57008, operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS), traveling between Sellafield, Crewe, and Lancaster. The headcode 6K73 is associated with the movement. The audio mentions the train "storming away from Lancaster," indicating the direction of travel. The record includes details about the stock, operator, locations, and headcode, providing a clear context for the footage.
The footage shows the locomotives at Carnforth and departing Bare Lane on the return journey. The headcodes associated with the service are 6C51 and 6C52. The operator is identified as Direct Rail Services (DRS). No further details about the route or additional context are provided in the available data.
A train service featuring locomotives 57008/57007 and 37510/37688 is shown moving south through Lancaster. The footage captures the movement of these units, likely part of a freight operation, with reference to headcode 6K73. The locations mentioned include Sellafield, Crewe, and Lancaster, indicating a route across northern England. The video provides a glimpse into railway operations during the early evening on a Saturday.
A video captures a train journey involving multiple locomotives, including 20304 and 37059, along with 57003 and 57008, operating under Direct Rail Services (DRS). The footage shows the train moving between Sellafield and Crewe, with a headcode of 6K73. The audio mentions the driver's use of the horn and acknowledges their performance, indicating a dynamic and possibly noisy operation. No further details about the route or specific events are provided in the available data.
A video captures the return of a long-term stored Class 57 locomotive, 57008, which is brought back into service by West Coast Railways. It shows 57008 arriving at Stafford alongside another Class 57, 57012, and later working with A1 60163 'Tornado' to return to Carnforth. Additional footage includes LSL-operated Whistler D213 returning to Crewe after a weekend at the North Norfolk Railway, and 66725 assisting 66304 on the 6X41 car transporter service between Dagenham and Garston.