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58031
Class 58
Videos featuring 58031
A Class 68 locomotive, identified as 68031, is seen pausing at Birmingham Moor Street. The train experienced a fault and operated as ECS 5J47 on the route of 1J47, which runs between Marylebone and Stourbridge Junction. The video includes references to Chiltern Railways and other associated locations.
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 railway activity involving multiple locomotives, including classes 37 and 56, at locations in Leicester and Rugby. The headcode 0Z56 is present, and operators such as Colas and British Railways are associated with the footage. While specific operational details are not provided, the presence of various stock numbers suggests a variety of train movements. Additional context from the audio transcription may offer further insight into the events depicted.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 56, 58, and 66, with associated headcodes such as 0J68, 1J47, and 1R17. It includes footage from locations like Acocks Green, Banbury, Dagenham Dock, Felixstowe, Garston, Hinksey Yard, Hope, Marylebone, Olton, and Rugby. Operators associated with the content include Chiltern Railways, Freightliner, GBRF, Rail Express Systems, and South Western Railway. The video provides a glimpse into railway operations across multiple sites, capturing various locomotives and potential services.
This video captures activity at Widney Manor station, with several trains passing through in a short period. Identified stock includes classes 47, 56, 58, and 66, along with some 70-class units. Operators such as Colas, DB Schenker, Northern, and Network Rail are associated with the footage. Locations mentioned include Widney Manor, Appleford, Dorridge, Leeds, London Marylebone, Milford, and Westbury. Headcodes present in the video include 1H48, 1Z14, 1Z15, 4M96, 6E11, and 6M50.
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 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 railway stock including classes 20, 33, 37, and 50, along with headcodes such as 1B22, 1E12, 1E21, 1K41, and 6B09. It is associated with operators British Railways, East Midlands Railway, and Intercity, and locations including the Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Leicester, and Ware. The content appears to focus on a significant event involving the return of mainline locomotive 58023 to passenger service, marking a milestone in preservation efforts.
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.
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 features various British Rail Class 58 diesel locomotives operating in different locations across Wales and England between 2000 and 2004. It includes footage of services such as the Cardiff Railtour, Newport freight operations, and a Taunton service. Locomotives shown include 58037, 58042, 58030, 58021, and 58020 in blue GIF livery. The video also captures scenes from Newport Docks and Machen. Operators EWS and Freightliner are mentioned, along with headcodes 1Z50 and 1Z58.
This video features railway stock including 58031, 60011, 60031, 68021, 68024, and 68031, with Direct Rail Services (DRS) identified as the operator. The footage is associated with locations Sellafield and Bare Lane. The description mentions a "racket at Bare Lane" and references a "TOP DRS DRIVER," suggesting an incident or event involving a DRS train crew. No headcodes are present in the record.
This video shows a group of Class 58, 60, and 66 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 58031, 60031, 66030, and several Class 68 units such as 68001, 68017, 68029, 68030, and 68031. The footage captures the locomotives passing through Lancaster. The route appears to be between Sellafield and Crewe, though no headcodes are provided in the record.
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.