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58026
Class 58
Videos featuring 58026
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.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 27, 37, 43, 47, 57, 58, and 60, with labels such as 27056, 37516, 43200, 47739, 57301, 57307, 58023, 58026, and 60087. Operators mentioned include Avanti West Coast, Blue Pullman, BR - Sectors, British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, and West Coast Railways. Locations referenced are Alstom, Derby, Paddington, Perrygrove, and Rav
This video captures locomotives at Birmingham New Street in 1988, showcasing a mix of British Railways stock including classes 31 and 50, as well as some from Europhoenix. The footage is part of an edited collection from the Roy Bowden archive, highlighting the variety of locomotives present during that period. No specific headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures train activity at Ashford International and surrounding areas, featuring multiple rail units. Identified stock includes Class 171 and Class 375 diesel multiple units, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage includes trains passing through locations such as Ashford, Charing, Charing Cross, and Ford. No headcodes were identified in the video's metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including Class 58 and Class 68 locomotives, with labels such as 58026, 58027, and 68019 through to 68031. The operators associated with the footage include LNER, Network Rail, Northern, and Transpennine. Locations mentioned are Leeds, Ore, and York. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Derby in March 1992, featuring a range of British Rail stock. Class 47 diesel-electric locomotives are prominent on inter-city, freight, and parcels services, with a class 31 also seen on a parcels working. A class 37 is visible on freight lines, while a class 58 appears on an MGR service. Additional traction includes a first-generation DMU and light engine moves. The footage highlights the variety of locomotives operating during this period at the station and surrounding areas.
This video captures scenes from Crewe and Falmer, featuring a variety of railway stock including classes 37, 57, 58, 66, 68, and 82. Operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS), London Northwestern Railway, and others are represented. The footage includes some blurred sections due to weather conditions affecting visibility. No headcodes were identified in the recording.
This video captures railway activity at Chesterfield in October 1990, featuring freight traffic, parcels services, HSTs, and loco-hauled inter-city trains. Multiple locomotive classes including Class 37, 47, 58, and 156 are present. The footage also includes Sprinter services and various train operations across different locations such as Finsbury Park, Leicester, and University. While the record contains details about stock, operators, and locations, headcode information is not available in this entry.
Several locomotives were present, including classes 20, 37, and 57, with specific units such as 20302, 20312, 37424, 37425, 37259, 57010, 57302, and 57312. The event took place in rainy conditions. Operators associated with the depot include Direct Rail Services (DRS), British Railways, Network Rail, and Scot Rail.