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58042
Class 58
Videos featuring 58042
This video captures railway activity in February 1997 at Oxford, Reading, and London Paddington. It features Class 47 locomotives hauling Inter-City services, Valanta-powered Inter-City 125 HSTs, Class 47 and double-headed Class 58 freight trains, and a Network South East Class 165 Turbo DMU. The footage includes various British Rail operations from the Western Region during this period.
This video explores the history of British Railways' BR Class 58 locomotives during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Built between 1983 and 1987 at Doncaster Works, these locomotives were primarily used for coal and MGR traffic but also performed various freight duties. Several units, including 58007, 58012, 58042, 58045, 58049, and 58050, are featured, with some later exported to France and Spain. The footage captures these locomotives before they largely disappeared from service by the early 2000s, with a few now preserved.
This video features footage of Class 58 diesel locomotives operating on UK mainlines, including movements from York to Newport and Cardiff Central. Several locos are shown, such as 58024, 58030, and 58037, with some double-headed operations captured. The content includes clips from various locations like Worksop and Machen Quarry, offering a nostalgic look at these heavy freight locomotives. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
A video captures the arrival of a Class 166 unit, numbered 166221, at Lawrence Hill Station. Another vehicle, numbered 58042, is also visible in the footage. The operator associated with the content is GWR. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video captures train activity at Shoreditch High Street. It features multiple trains, including Class 31 and Class 378 units, operated by London Overground. The footage includes several train identifiers but does not include headcode information.
This video features a collection of photographs showcasing several Class 58 locomotives, including units numbered 56008, 58002, 58003, 58007, 58011, 58014, 58018, 58019, 58020, and 58034. The images appear to be from various locations such as Coventry, Doncaster, Knottingley, Shirebrook, Water Orton, and Worksop. The video provides a nostalgic look at these locomotives, with the uploader noting that it may be some time before they are seen on the mainline again.
This video captures a variety of railway scenes from December 1991, featuring locomotives and services across the British rail network. It includes footage of a railtour departing St Pancras with Class 58 042, followed by Class 47 804, and later action at Clapham Junction involving West of England expresses, Gatwick Express services, light engine movements, and an EPB unit coupled to a CIG. Classes seen include 47, 50, 58, 73, and EMU units, with operators such as Network South East and Gatwick Express featured.
This video captures a journey along the Dean Forest Railway, featuring multiple locomotives including classes 37, 47, 56, 58, 60, and 66. The footage shows a trip from Norchard to Lydney Junction, initially with two shunters and later with locomotive 37 and 08. At Lydney, the scene includes a gathering of visitors alongside the platforms and steam tank 5541. The video highlights various railway stock and locations along this heritage line.
It shows shunters working in yards and along the line, with some passenger services also included. The footage includes a surprise movement of a locomotive at the end. While specific operators are not detailed in the metadata, the location is noted as Dean. Some details such as headcodes are missing from the record.
The video features a collection of railway footage showcasing various locomotives, including multiple Class 58s and other stock such as 37906, 47306, 56111, and 60081. The content includes scenes from locations like Dean Forest, Cardiff Central, Newport, Nottingham, Chester, and Swindon. Some footage appears to depict railtours and operations across different years, with mentions of Canton and Toton. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, BR - Sectors, EWS, and GBRF. The record lacks headcode information.
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 captures railway activity in Newport and Stormy Bank from the late 1990s, highlighting busy movements and the passage of 5 Nations Rugby Specials. It includes various train units such as 33051 and multiple 37-class locomotives, with mentions of a run round at Newport. The footage also references an event where 53,000 fans attended, though specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata. Operators such as EWS, Intercity, and Rail Express Systems are noted, alongside locations including Newport, Bank, Gloucester, Rugby, and Tondu.
This video shows the end-of-day repositioning of several railway locomotives and train sets. It includes movements involving 37308/37906/47306 in the first move, followed by 58042/56111/60081 and 66250 in a later deployment. The footage appears to be from May 19th, 2001, and is associated with the Dean location. No operators or headcodes are explicitly mentioned in the metadata.
The content appears to be a nostalgic look back at railway operations from around 16 years prior to the video's publication. The footage includes multiple 37-series engines, including 37029, 37306, and 37308, alongside 58-class locomotives such as 58042 and 58047. The locations featured are Dean, Lydney, and Norchard.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Dean Forest Gala. May 2001 58042, 56111, 47306, 66524, 66250,60081, 37029/306.
This video captures a train journey from Lydney to Norchard, part of a busy weekend event at the Dean Forest Railway in May 2001. The route featured appearances by several historic locomotives including 56111, 47306, 58042, 66524, 60081, and 37029/306. The event is noted as the railway's last major gala of that year, with speculation that such an event may not be repeated.
This video features a collection of British railway stock, including Class 37, 47, 50, 56, and 58 locomotives, captured in Wales. The footage begins at Dean Forest with 58042 leading several other units before moving to Canton sheds, ADJ, and Newport dock, where exports to Europe are shown. While specific operators are not identified in the metadata, locations such as Dean and Newport are noted. Some stock details may be incomplete or uncertain.
This video features a collection of railway locomotives from a gala event held in Dean. The footage, extracted from a 90-minute DVD recorded on May 19, 2001, includes locos such as 37029, 37308, 37906, 47306, 58042, and others. The event appears to have showcased a variety of locomotives, though specific operators or routes are not detailed in the metadata. The record is limited in some aspects, with headcodes not being identified.