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58029
Class 58
Videos featuring 58029
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 a variety of trains passing by in and around Banbury, including passenger services and freight movements. Several locomotives are identified, such as classes 168, 56, 58, 66, and 68, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage also includes scenes from Bank. While the record includes details on stock types and locations, headcode information is missing.
This video explores the history of trains in the East Midlands region, focusing on the British Railways Blue era from the 1970s through to locomotives appearing in Railfreight livery. It features a range of historical images and includes references to various operators such as British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Intercity, and Hanson & Hall. Locations covered include Leicester, Nottingham, Knighton, Loughborough, Market Harborough, and others across the region. Several locomotive stock numbers and headcodes are also identified within the content.
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 Class 68 locomotive, identified as 68029, is seen departing Marylebone in the new Chiltern Railways livery during a test run. The train is hauling former Trans Pennine Express Mk5 coaches. This service is part of Chiltern Railways' planned introduction of loco-hauled services, with these sets expected to enter operation in March 2026, replacing existing Mk3 coaches.
This video features a variety of locomotives including classes 20, 37, 40, 50, 56, 58, and 70, captured on the Severn Valley Railway. The footage includes scenes from a Diesel Gala event and ongoing shunting activities. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, Caledonian Sleeper, Colas, Freightliner, and West Midlands Trains. A headcode of 1A22 is also noted in the metadata.
This video captures the export of six Class 58 locomotives from Newport in May 2004, as they were rebranded in Continental Rails blue livery. The footage includes scenes of the locomotives being prepared for transport on the MV Fairload, with some onboard shots taken before they were lifted. A Class 60 is also seen working on coal imports, while a dockside shunter handles the movement of the locos. The recording provides insight into this unusual rail export event.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including GWR Castle Class locomotives and several diesel units, captured during an event at the Severn Valley Railway. The footage includes locomotives such as 33108, 43004, 43094, 43122, 50003, 50023, 58023, 58029, and 68023. The event appears to be part of the Autumn Diesel Gala, with associated headcodes including 1B22, 1K41, and 2O00. The locations mentioned include the Severn Valley Railway and Leicester.
Several locomotives are identified, including 20142, 50023, 56023, and 58023, among others. The event took place at the Severn Valley Railway and Leicester. No headcodes were recorded in the metadata.
This video provides an introduction to the Lineside South East YouTube channel, hosted by Anthony Kay, a long-time photographer and videographer of transport subjects. The content showcases his journey into creating high-quality railway and transportation videos. The footage includes various rail stock, with identifiers such as 142045, 150106, and multiple 156-series units, captured across locations including Doncaster, Loughborough, Newport, Northampton, Stratford, and Wimbledon. Operators featured include Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Southern, and Virgin Trains, with a headcode of 1V77 noted.
A video shows the loading of multiple Class 58 locomotives, including 58020, 58024, 58025, 58029, 58030, and 58031, onto the MV Fairload at Newport Docks. These locomotives were purchased by GIF in Spain from EWS. The footage captures preparations over two days in May 2004, with the creator noting they were the sole video photographer present. Assistance and access from those involved are acknowledged.
This video captures a train journey from Bristol Parkway via Worcester Shrub Hill, featuring several locomotives including Class 33, 37, 56, 57, 58, and 59 units. The footage includes the first sight of four new Class 66 locomotives in EWS livery. The journey appears to be part of a special event at Toton, marking the biggest Open Day in 22 years. Multiple operators are mentioned, including EWS, Freightliner, and Intercity.
This video captures footage from a railway event at Crewe and Hope, featuring multiple locomotives. The structured metadata identifies several locomotive units, including classes 20 and 37, though operators are not specified for these units. The event appears to have been attended by members of the MRYCG, with mentions of appreciation for their involvement. No headcodes are listed in the available data.
This video features a collection of preserved British Rail Class 58 diesel locomotives stored in Spain. The footage shows eight locomotives, including 58015, 58025, 58027, 58029, 58041, 58043, 58047, and 58050, which were captured in Albecete and Monforte Del Cid. Notably, 58050 is noted as being earmarked for preservation at the National Railway Museum. The recording date is mentioned in the description, though specific locations and operators are not detailed in the metadata.
This video shows a train journey passing through Lancaster station, with evidence suggesting it is part of a route between Sellafield and Crewe. Multiple locomotives are identified, including classes 58, 66, and 68, though no operator or headcode information is available in the current record. The footage provides a glimpse into rail operations along this route, with specific locations noted as part of the journey.
This video features a selection of Class 58 locomotives in Wales between 2000 and 2002. It includes footage of Jumbo ship Fairload transporting locomotives to Spain, as well as the Worksop Depot Farewell tour led by 58037/24 departing from Cardiff on July 1st 2000. Additional scenes show freight operations at Newport, crossing the River Usk bridge, and 58050 at Machen Quarry on July 6th 2002. The video includes multiple Class 58 locomotives, with some associated headcodes and locations noted in the metadata.
This video presents a slideshow of photographs taken in the 1980s, capturing various railway scenes from different locations. The images feature multiple train stock types, including classes 31 and 37, with operators such as British Railways, Hanson & Hall, Intercity, and Scot Rail identified. Locations shown include Bristol Temple Meads, Lake, and Salisbury. While the video includes nostalgic reflections on the era of trains, it also notes that the background music is of low quality. The content provides a visual journey through railway history with limited additional metadata available.
A series of freight trains, including 58020/21/24/25/29/30/31, are shown being loaded onto the MV Fairload at Newport Docks in South Wales. The footage captures the loading process, with each lift taking approximately 15 minutes. The video includes several hours of observation condensed into nine minutes. The operator EWS is associated with the stock, and the location is identified as Newport. No headcodes are provided in the record.
This video captures the movement of several locomotives, including Class 58s such as 58020, 58024, and 58025, along with others like 56020 and 56024, during a shunting operation in May 2004. The footage begins at Cardiff Canton, viewed from a now-out-of-bounds bridge, and follows the locomotives to Newport before they are delivered to the docks. The locomotives are shown in their new light blue GIF livery as they prepare for export.