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58004
Class 58
Videos featuring 58004
This video explores the history of the Class 58 diesel locomotives, originally built in Doncaster. It covers their service with Railfreight, Trainload Coal, Mainline Freight, and EWS, as well as their international excursions. The footage includes various operations such as double-heading, maintenance at Doncaster Works, and appearances on freight services and railtours. Locomotives featured include 58001, 58004, 58008, 58013, and others, operating across locations like East Midlands, Sileby, Retford, and Brookwood. The video highlights both common and unusual workings of these locomotives throughout their service history.
This video captures London Overground trains arriving and departing at Hampstead Heath station. It features several Class 378 trains operating on the North London route, showcasing the regular service throughout the day. The footage highlights the scenic nature of the line and provides a glimpse into the daily operations of the railway. The recording includes multiple train units but does not specify any headcodes.
This video features a collection of railway stock, including multiple Class 88 locomotives and other rolling stock such as Classes 350, 58, 60, and 68. The footage was recorded in Derby. Operators associated with the content include Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRF, Hanson & Hall, Intercity, South Western Railway, and Virgin Trains. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity involving multiple freight trains operating during a period when passenger services were affected by adverse weather conditions. The footage includes trains identified with stock numbers such as 170620, 58004, and several 66-class units. Locations featured in the video include Bentley, Berkswell, Derby, Dorridge, Eastleigh, Leeds, Milton Keynes Central, Scunthorpe, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Water Orton. Headcodes mentioned are 4L68, 4M27, and 5V81. The content also references the operator's experience with cancelled services and personal travel decisions during the event.
A video captures the preparation and operation of locomotives 37669 and 57012 during a working trip to Carlisle. The footage includes multiple cold starts of both engines, with 37669 experiencing initial difficulties before successfully starting. The sequence also shows 57012 pushing the train into Holgate for reversing. The event took place under challenging conditions, with low temperatures and early morning operations.
This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 58, a modular diesel locomotive designed in the 1980s for freight haulage. It covers its origins, engineering innovations, and service at Toton Depot before its decline due to coal reduction and privatization. The documentary also highlights its later use in Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as well as preservation efforts. Key locations include Birmingham New Street, Chesterfield, Doncaster, and Wolverhampton, with headcodes such as 1E31 and 1M07 identified. Operators associated with the locomotives include British Railways and Blue Pullman.
A video captures two trains, 68003 "Astute" and 68004 "Rapid," operating on a service from Dungeness to Crewe. The footage shows the locomotives moving along the route, likely part of a scheduled journey. The operator involved is Direct Rail Services (DRS), and the headcode for the service is 6M95. The locations featured include Dungeness and Crewe. Additional stock numbers identified in the video include 58004 and 66003.
This video captures footage from Carlisle Citadel Station, featuring various train services. Identified stock includes multiple units from classes 156, 158, 57, 58, and 60, though operators are not specified for these units. The locations mentioned include Carlisle, Clitheroe, and Crewe. Headcodes present in the footage are 0Z70, 4S43, and 6E48. The content appears to focus on both passenger and freight train movements at the station.
This video features railway stock including 58004, 60089, 68004, and 68024, with headcode 3J11. It shows activity at Lancaster, with mentions of a DRS driver. The footage captures the arrival and departure of trains in wet and windy conditions.
This video captures rail activity associated with a freight and railtour event in Carlisle, featuring multiple locomotives including classes 325, 43, 47, 57, 58, 66, 68, 70, and 88. The footage includes locations such as Carlisle, Newcastle, and The Lakes. Operators involved include British Railways, Colas, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRF, Network Rail, and Scot Rail. A headcode of 1T45 is also noted in the metadata.
A crossover shot captures two trains on the West Coast Main Line near Springs Branch, south of Wigan. Heading south is Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotive 68004 "Rapid" hauling a container train from Coatbridge to Daventry, running late. Heading north are Locomotive Services Limited Class 20s 20096 and 20107 on a light engine move from Crewe to Carlisle, operating on time. The footage highlights the movement of these trains during their respective services.
A Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotive, numbered 68004, is seen passing through Springs Branch on the West Coast Main Line. The footage captures the train as it runs late on a scheduled freight service from Coatbridge to Daventry with headcode 4M27. The video highlights the locomotive's performance and sound, noted by a diesel enthusiast. While specific locations beyond Springs Branch are not detailed in the metadata, the recording provides insight into the operation of this class of locomotive on a regular freight route.
A video shows a train journey along a route passing Brock and heading towards Preston. The footage includes multiple locomotives, including 58004, 68001, 68004, and 68033, with no operator specified. The locations mentioned are Sellafield, Crewe, and Preston. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Crewe, featuring freight movements, convoy operations, and railtour ECS moves. Multiple locomotives are identified, including classes 321, 57, 58, and 60, though operators associated with these units are not specified in the data. The footage provides a glimpse into the operational dynamics at the location on an unspecified date. Some details such as headcodes are missing from the record.
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Rails in England. with 20/37/47/56/60/66/87/90/HST. Preston & Warrington 1999
This video captures railway scenes from Preston and Newport in 1999, featuring a variety of locomotives including classes 37, 56, 58, and 66. Notable stock includes 37883, 56041, 56048, 58004, and 66115, which was newly introduced at the time. The footage includes Virgin Trains services and freight operations, with mentions of EWS, Intercity, Rail Express Systems, and Virgin Trains as operators.
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BR in the 1990s Sutton Park Sutton Coldfield W Midlands Disused on 15th April 1994
It features various locomotive classes including Class 47, 31, 56 (with 56004 in its Blue livery), 58, and 60. The footage provides a nostalgic look at railway activity from that era, highlighting the peaceful yet industrious atmosphere of the location.
The scene includes multiple classes such as 31, 37, 47, 56, 58, 60, and EMUs like the 308 and 310. The recording highlights the bustling activity at the station during the 1990s, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the era's railway operations.
This video features a variety of train stock at Bridgwater, including classes 43, 58, 68, and 88. Operators represented in the footage include British Railways, Cross Country, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GWR, and West Midlands Trains. The content provides a visual overview of trains in this location, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
This video features multiple locomotives, including classes 58, 68, and 88, with labels such as 58004, 68001, 68004, 68009, and 88004. The operator Direct Rail Services (DRS) is associated with the content. The location Carnforth is mentioned in the description. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A variety of diesel locomotives are featured running along the Worth Valley Railway during a special event, including British Rail Class 33s D6515 and 33202, Class 50 50026, Direct Rail Services 68004, and others. The video captures these locomotives in action at various points along the route, with Class 144 Pacer 144011 displayed in Haworth in WYPTE Metro livery. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Oxenhope, Haworth, and Top Field.
It features a variety of locomotives, including classes 37, 58, 60, 66, and 68, with labels such as 37425, 58002, 58004, 60002, 66002, 66702, 66753, 68002, 68005, and 68006. The operators involved are Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, and GBRF. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
This video features Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives operating on Bridgwater flasks in Bristol. The footage includes locomotives numbered 68001, 68002, 68004, 88008, and 88009. Additional stock identified in the metadata includes 58004 and 69002, though operators for these units are not specified. The video is associated with Bridgwater as a location, while no headcodes are recorded in the data.
This video captures a range of railway scenes from the north west of England, featuring various locomotives and services. It includes footage of Class 50 and Class 68 locomotives, as well as Class 37 diesel railcars, operating on routes between Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Sellafield, Lancaster, and Birmingham International. Specific locations highlighted include Arnside, Leven, Green Road, Ribblehead, and Kent Viaduct. Headcodes such as 1Z50, 2C34, and 6C51 are noted in the footage. The content includes services operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) and British Railways.
It includes footage from Gresty Bridge, Basford Hall, and the Heritage Centre. A variety of railway stock is featured, including classes 20, 37, 47, 57, 58, and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. The locations mentioned are primarily Crewe. A headcode of 2H11 is noted in the metadata.
This video shows a train journey involving multiple Class 58 and Class 68 locomotives, including units numbered 58004, 68001, 68004, and 68030. The route appears to be between Sellafield and Crewe, with footage captured near Lancaster. The operator involved is Direct Rail Services (DRS). No headcodes are identified in the metadata. The video provides a view of the train movement along this route, with some commentary from the driver noted in the description.
This video features a journey from New Street to Glasgow, with the traveler experiencing first-class services on both the outward and return trips. The footage includes freight trains and visits to two Wetherspoons pubs. Several train stock numbers are identified, along with operators such as Virgin Trains, Direct Rail Services, EWS, and Scot Rail. Locations mentioned include Carlisle, Central Station, Dalston, Whifflet, and Wishaw. Headcodes 6C53 and 6M49 are also noted in the metadata.
This video captures various locomotives arriving and departing from Carlisle Citadel Station. It features 46233 "Duchess of Sutherland" operating service 1Z33 The Cumbrian Mountain Express from Liverpool, followed by 1Z68 The Lakes and Borders Explorer from Newport with 68004 "Rapid". Additional services include 37604 TnT 37424 working 2C49 from Barrow in Furness and 2C34 returning. The footage includes a mix of steam, classic, and modern diesel locomotives.
This video captures footage of two locomotives, 68004 and 68009, at Stafford. Additional stock numbers identified in the video include 58004, 60009, 60089, 60099, and 88009. The location of the footage is clearly marked as Stafford, and the operator associated with the content is Direct Rail Services (DRS). No headcodes were identified in the metadata.