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60061

Class 60

Videos featuring 60061

This video explores the history and operations of the Brush-built Class 60 diesel locomotives in the 21st century, featuring various units across different locations. Highlights include appearances by locomotives such as 60001, 60003, and 60008 at sites including Bromsgrove, Longbridge, and Carstairs, among others. The footage captures these locomotives in a range of roles, from freight operations to railtours, showcasing their continued use across multiple operators and regions.
This video captures scenes from Loughborough Brush Works, featuring a number of stored locomotives including Class 60s and Class 92s. Among the stock present are locomotives such as 60008, 60009, 60038, and 60061, along with other units listed in the description. The footage also includes a rare visit by Hoover 50017, typically associated with the Great Central Railway. Additional rail equipment such as Beacon Rail Shunter 18002 is also noted. The video provides a panoramic view of the Brush Works site towards its conclusion.
This video explores the history of the Brush Class 60 locomotive, featuring footage of all 100 units in the class. It highlights key moments from their early operations, including test runs and early workings on various freight services. The programme also touches on the decline of the class following privatisation and the uncertain future of these locomotives. Specific examples include appearances at locations such as Grantham, Newport, and Stone, with references to operators like British Railways and Southern.
This video captures rail activity in Wales around 2005, featuring a variety of locomotives and rolling stock. Notable sightings include multiple Class 67s, Class 37s, and Class 47s, with some units operating under EWS liveries. The footage includes freight services and different diesel multiple unit liveries, reflecting the diversity of operations at the time. Locations mentioned include Cardiff Central, Ore, Penzance, and Rannoch. The content highlights a mix of passenger and freight traffic on a Saturday, with no specific headcodes identified in the record.
This video presents re-mastered archive footage capturing British Railways operations in the Midlands and North West between 1991 and 1995. It features locations including Derby, Manchester Victoria, Crewe, Walsall, Blackpool North, Carnforth, Llandudno Junction, and Preston. The footage includes multiple units such as Classes 142, 150, 156, and 158, alongside diesel locomotives like Class 43 HST and Classes 20, 31, 37, 47, 56, 60, and electric locomotives including Classes 87 and 90. The content offers a nostalgic look at railway operations during this period.
A video featuring Class 58 locomotive 58044, noted as the last of its kind in France, is shown stationed at Woippy Yard near Metz. The footage also includes a French freight train. While specific operator details are not provided, the presence of multiple Class 60 locomotives suggests a variety of stock involved. The current record lacks information on operators, locations, and headcodes, limiting further contextual detail.
It features multiple locomotives, including Class 37 and Class 67 units, some in their original EWS liveries. The footage includes services on the Valley Lines with Virgin Trains coaches. The recording highlights the activity of the day despite overcast conditions, offering a glimpse into past railway operations across locations such as Cardiff Central and Rugby.
It includes services operated by Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, and CrossCountry. The video also mentions future plans to film train spotting activities at Gatley.
This video captures scenes from Arpley Junction near Warrington in July 1992, showcasing British Railways operations during the early 1990s. It features a variety of locomotives including classes 20, 31, and 60, with some units visible in stabling sidings. The footage was filmed from a supermarket car park, providing a clear view of the signalbox and surrounding tracks. The video offers a nostalgic look at railway activity during this period, highlighting the presence of older locomotive classes that are no longer in service.
A busy diesel locomotive event took place on the Severn Valley Railway, featuring several heritage diesel engines. The event included locos such as 31273, 37263, and others provided by Direct Rail Services (DRS). The footage was captured across various locations along the Severn Valley Railway, including Arley, Ford, Kidderminster, Newport, and Taunton.
This video features a cab ride around Margam depot and the naming ceremony of locomotive 08630 in March 2008. The footage includes speeches and images from the event, highlighting the friendly atmosphere among attendees, many of whom are now retired. Several railway stock items are identified, including Class 37 and Class 60 locomotives, though no specific operators or locations are detailed in the metadata.
This video captures footage of six locomotives at Buxton in 1995, including British Rail Class 37 and Class 60 models. The recording includes a personal account from the filmmaker, who acknowledges the quality may be limited. No operator details are specified for the individual locomotives, though general railway operators are noted. The footage provides a historical glimpse of rail activity at Buxton during this period.
This video captures railway scenes from February 1992 in Lancaster, Morecambe, and Carnforth. It includes footage of loco-hauled services, trackbeds near Lancaster Green Ayre Station, Carlisle Bridge over the River Lune, and Scale Hall Station area. The video also shows a train departing Morecambe Promenade Station for Heysham Power Station and locomotives in Carnforth yard. Several British Railways diesel locomotives are featured, including classes 31, 60, 86, and 87.
Saltley Depot
Andrew Hadley
Saltley Depot
This video features a collection of images from Saltley Depot in Birmingham, spanning the late 1970s to early 2000s. The depot, which closed in 2005, is now used primarily as a signing-on point for Lickey Banking engines. The photos showcase a variety of locomotive types and liveries seen over the years, including classes 37, 40, 47, and 50, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Some locations mentioned include Finsbury Park and the Severn Valley Railway.
This video features a cab ride at Margam Yard, along with footage of the arrival of Ixion light engine and Nunney Castle with railtour stock. The structured metadata identifies several locomotives, including classes 37, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified. Locations mentioned include Margam Yard, Bridgend, and Tondu. Headcodes 0K46 and 1Z67 are noted in the data. The content is described as a longer version of a cab ride recorded 14 years prior to its publication.
This video shows the movement of coal trains at Warrington, featuring locomotives 31200, 31270, and 60061. The footage includes departures from a yard to and from the West Coast Mainline, with additional locomotives such as 86s and 90s visible on the mainline. The content is a re-edited version of an original 1993 recording. No specific locations or headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Stratford and Cheshunt. It features multiple trains, including classes 315, 321, 360, 378, and 379, though operators are not specified for individual units. The footage is from a recording made on Sunday, January 24, 2016. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures footage of freight trains recorded in the early 1990s near Warrington Arpley. It includes locomotives such as 31270, 60061, and 47332, with mention of a train from Chester joining the mainline. The recording also notes a service heading to Glasgow with two motor vehicle vans on board. The footage was preserved from old tapes and is now available on DVD. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
Cardiff Central 2005. Rugby Final.  Part 2
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Cardiff Central 2005. Rugby Final. Part 2
This video features a variety of railway stock captured around Cardiff Central and Rugby in 2005, including Pullman Stock 67014, Transrail 60051, 37408 Valley Service, 47843 Vulcan, 60500 Rail, 66100 freight, and others. The footage includes night-time scenes at Canton and references a long-gone footbridge. Several operators are mentioned, including Blue Pullman, Europhoenix, EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF. The content highlights the diversity of rail services and rolling stock from this period.
The footage includes multiple stock units identified by their labels, with operators such as British Railways, DB Schenker, EWS, and Freightliner represented. The location is clearly specified as Tamworth, though no headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a variety of locomotives captured during February. Identified stock includes Class 142 (142004), multiple Class 60 units (60007, 60015, 60061, 60063, 60092), and a Class 52 (D1015). Operators associated with the footage include DB Schenker and EWS. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
Cab ride in 37422 at Margam Depot in 2003
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Cab ride in 37422 at Margam Depot in 2003
A brief clip from a cab ride in locomotive 37422 at Margam Depot is featured in this video. The footage, recorded in 2003, shows the interior of the depot and includes mentions of other locomotives such as 37425, 60061, 66025, 66138, and 66185. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a mixed freight train on the line, filmed in Warwickshire. The footage includes locomotives numbered 47739, 60061, 66025, 66103, 66564, and 91111. Freightliner is identified as the operator, and headcodes 4L73, 5E07, and 6G45 are present. The locations mentioned include Boston and Felixstowe.