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60080
Class 60
Videos featuring 60080
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 showcases a large number of Class 60 diesel locomotives at Toton TMD, along with some Class 66 units. It also features UKRL operations at Loughborough, where additional Class 60 and Class 92 locomotives are visible. Several operators including DB Schenker, EWS, GBRF, and Maritime are associated with the content. The record includes details of specific stock items but does not include headcode information.
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60060 ENGINE Removal Plus 60057/60075 & 43290 Being SACRIFICED for Spares at Colwick TMD
The video captures the removal of the Mirrlees engine from British Railways Class 60 locomotive 60060 at Colwick TMD. Other locomotives, including 60057 and 60075, are being stripped for parts to support the DC Rail Class 60 rebuild project. Colas 43290 is also undergoing dismantling, with its engine, bogies, and other components removed, likely heading for scrap. The footage includes shunting operations within the depot and highlights the process of removing key components from these locomotives.
This video features re-mastered archive footage of British Railways operations in the Peak Forest area during the 1990s, focusing on Great Rocks Junction and Peak Forest Sidings. It includes diesel locomotives from classes 31 and 37, with specific examples such as 31180, 31270, 31294, 31306, 37026, 37066, 37075, 37107, 37414, and 37417. The footage captures railway activity between July 1991 and October 1994, with enhanced video quality and colour correction applied to the original material.
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UNASSISTED! GWR 7029 ‘Clun Castle’ STRAINS up Shap on Shap Mountaineer! 27/9/25
The footage includes scenes from locations like Coppull, Bay Horse, and Scout Green near Shap Wells, highlighting the climb to Shap. The journey involves a mix of passenger services and freight movements, with one train operating unassisted on the Northern leg. Additional bonus footage from previous years is included for comparison.
A video shows a number of Class 60 locomotives stored at Land Recovery's White Moss Quarry in Cheshire. The footage includes several units, including 60012, 60032, 60036, 60037, 60048, 60052, 60068, 60077, and 60078, which are currently idle and awaiting a decision on their future. The video also mentions EWS as an operator associated with the content. No specific locations beyond the quarry site are detailed in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Margam Yard in Wales, featuring locomotives and stock movements. It begins with 60080 delivering a train marked 20059/168, which appears to be in scrap condition, to the yard. Later scenes show 88993 "Ashburton" moving coils within the yard and private locomotives from a steel works transporting their own stock. The footage was recorded on March 19th, 2002, and includes several locomotive classes such as 60, 56, and 66. Operators mentioned include British Railways, Colas, EWS, and GWR.
This video captures railway activity in Shrewsbury and Bangor, featuring multiple train operators including Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, and DB Schenker. It includes footage of various locomotive classes such as 66, 60, and 158, as well as DMU classes 197 and 196. The video also highlights the presence of semaphore signalling at Shrewsbury station. Additional locations mentioned include Penally.
A video shows a collection of former DB Cargo Class 60 locomotives, including units numbered 60012, 60032, 60048, 60052, 60068, 60078, 60080, 60084, 60089, and 60093, stored within a quarry. The footage appears to document Land Recovery's efforts in acquiring these locomotives, with mentions of additional units expected to be added. No specific locations or operational details are provided in the metadata.
A drone view captures a variety of stored locomotives at Brush Works in Loughborough, including Class 60, 73, 92, and 43 models. The video also features GBRf-owned foreign Class 66 locomotives and the preserved Class 56 56301. The footage was recorded during a visit to the Great Central Railway Spring Diesel Gala.
The scene features locomotives including classes 37 and 60, with specific units identified as 37419, 37687, 60080, and 60095. The location is highlighted as a historically significant spot for rail activity, though the video notes a decline in traffic at the time. No operator or headcode details are included in the metadata.
This video features a collection of railway scenes from Wales, primarily focusing on commuter trains operating in Cardiff. It includes footage of several Class 37 and Class 60 diesel locomotives, as well as DMUs in older liveries. The footage was captured without overhead wires, offering clear rooftop views from Jacobs Antique Market. Some locomotive numbers identified include 37412, 37413, 37415, 37418, 37419, 37421, and various Class 60 units. The locations mentioned are Cardiff Central and Rhymney.
Several Class 60 diesel-electric locomotives are identified, including units numbered 60004, 60011, 60012, 60014, 60032, 60045, 60048, 60049, 60051, and 60057. Multiple operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, Freightliner, Network Rail, and others. The footage provides a snapshot of railway activity at this location during that time.
It includes freight movements such as steel to Ebbw Vale and iron ore from Port Talbot to Llanwern, as well as Night Mail services with 67s. The footage also shows scenes of busy mainline operations at Pengam and mentions of HST services. Several locomotive types are identified, including classes 143, 158, 37, and 60, with locations such as Newport and Pengam noted.
This video features footage of Class 60 locomotives from the 1990s until around 2007, primarily operating in South Wales and the West Midlands. The Class 60 was the last locomotive produced for British Railways by Brush Traction and was later overhauled for operators such as DB Cargo, GBRf, Colas, and DC Rail. Several Class 60 units are identified, including 60001, 60005, 60011, 60015, and 60017. The content includes operational scenes from the Steel Works in South Wales to Dee Marsh in North Wales, though specific locations are not detailed in the metadata.
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 contains various snippets from three-day tours organised by The Branch Line Society in April 2019. It features multiple locomotives including classes 37, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. Locations shown include Edinburgh Waverley and Gourock. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video shows BR Standard 4 Tank 60080, owned by the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust, returning to service after an overhaul. The locomotive was seen operating at the Midland Railway Centre in Butterley and is set for long-term hire at the East Lancashire Railway for their Spring Steam Gala. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
This video captures footage from a special Pathfinders Tour in 1994, featuring multiple locomotives and rail services across various locations. It includes journeys such as Hull to Doncaster with locomotive 60003, Doncaster to Peterborough with 56087, and other routes between Peterborough, Leicester, Derby, Chesterfield, and Bolton. The footage was recorded on Hi 8 tape during loco exchanges at stations along the route.
Among the stock present are multiple Class 20 and Class 37 diesel-electric locomotives, including units numbered 20303, 20305, 37423, 37427, 37558, 37604, 37610, 37612, and 37716, along with a Class 47 locomotive numbered 47712. The event was organised by Direct Rail Services (DRS), and one headcode identified in the footage is 0Z56. No specific locations are detailed in the metadata.
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Paragon Paradox Railtour.Over 400 miles, Bolton to Hull 2nd October 1994. 6 different class of loco
The journey includes stops at locations such as Leeds, Doncaster, Peterborough, Leicester, and Derby. The footage highlights various locomotive operations along the route, with specific mention of locos 31116, 31165, 37885, 56043, 56087, and 60003. The recording appears to be a selection from a VHS tape, focusing on key moments from the tour.