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60081
Class 60
Videos featuring 60081
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 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.
A video capturing the Nailsea & District Model Railway Club's Annual Model Railway Exhibition, held at Nailsea School. The event featured a variety of model railway layouts, showcasing different gauges and designs, including depots, narrow gauge models, and creative modelling displays. Several locomotive stock items were identified, though no specific operators or headcodes were noted in the metadata. The exhibition provided an engaging experience for visitors interested in model railways and related themes.
A model railway exhibition took place in Plymouth, featuring a variety of layouts and stalls. The event was held at the YMCA Kitto Centre on Honicknowle Lane, offering more space than the previous year's venue. Attendees had the opportunity to view detailed model railway displays and purchase items from various traders. Stock items included locomotives such as classes 31, 37, 43, 50, and 56, with operators including British Railways, GWR, and others represented. The event highlighted the continued interest in model railways and provided a platform for exhibitors to showcase their work.
This video highlights railway activities from September to December 2025, featuring various trains and events across multiple locations. It includes footage of services such as the Mayflower and English Riviera Express, the SVR GBRF Gala, and the Bluebell Beer Fest, among others. The content covers a range of railway operations and events, showcasing different locomotives and routes. Trains identified include classes 150, 20, 31, 33, and 37, with operators including BR - Sectors, British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, and others. Locations featured span across Alresford, Barnstaple, Bath Spa, Bluebell Railway, and several other stations. Headcodes such as 2A70, 2A
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.
A video captures events at the Severn Valley Railway, featuring a variety of locomotives including rare mainline diesels from GB Railfreight. The event allowed attendees to experience rides behind these visiting engines and also showcased the railway's own steam and diesel fleet. Among the highlights was the presence of Class 40 40106 'Atlantic Conveyor', which had its final run on the line before returning home. Several other GBRf locomotives were present, including 57305, 66710 'Karen Harrison', 66719 'Michael Portillo', 69015, 69016 'British Transport Police', 73107 'Tracy', and 73136. The event supported the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
A special open weekend at the Hornby WonderWorks in Margate provided the public with a rare opportunity to view the One-to-One Collection, which includes numerous railway artifacts, locomotives, and unique rolling stock. Among the exhibits are the LMS Rebuilt Royal Scot 46100 'Royal Scot' and the LNER Coronation 'Beavertail' Observation Coach 1729. The event marked the first time since 2019 that the collection has been accessible to the public, with ongoing work aimed at enabling full access in the future.
This video features a variety of trains on display and in operation at Lakeside Rail, including several Class 37 and Class 43 locomotives. Additional locations mentioned include Exmouth, Hope, and Taunton. The footage includes an OUTATIME test running and displays of historic locomotives such as Class 45 and Class 57 models. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, GBRF, Intercity, Midland Mainline, and Virgin Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a journey on a Class 170 train, which was previously operated by Southern. The footage includes travel from Sleaford to Grantham. Multiple other classes of rolling stock are also identified in the video, though operators and headcodes are not specified. The recording appears to focus on the experience of traveling on this particular train set.
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 captures rail freight activity from 1993 at Lime Kiln, Aberbeeg, and Ebbw Junction in Wales. It shows steel trains heading to Ebbw Vale, iron ore services, and freight movements including 20s top/tail sets operating to Park Junction. The footage includes British Railways Class 60 locomotives and mentions 08s in the yard and 47s on TPOs. The scene highlights a high volume of freight traffic compared to more recent years. No headcodes are identified in the record.
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.
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 captures a scene from Silverdale, featuring the Loadhaul 60081/70 operating at a loading point before departing onto the mainline. The West Coast Mainline is visible in the background. The footage provides a glimpse into railway operations at the site during the late 1990s. While specific operator and headcode details are not included, the presence of stock numbers 60070 and 60081 adds context to the locomotives involved. The record is limited in some areas but offers a visual account of historical railway activity at Silverdale.
The footage includes views of multiple stock items such as classes 20, 31, 33, and 37, along with several headcodes. Locations mentioned include Alstom, Doncaster, Hither Green, Keith, and Newport. Operators referenced in the metadata include British Railways, EWS, GBRF, Network South East, and Virgin Trains. The video provides a historical perspective on rail operations at the site during that time.
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.
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.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Transrail in Cardiff and Newport, plus 3 min with a 37 climb up Stormy Bank in 1996
This video features railway scenes from Cardiff and Newport, including freight operations and yard activity at Newport station, now a car park. It also includes footage of a locomotive climbing Stormy Bank, with the 37799 mentioned as the engine involved. Additional locomotives identified in the footage include several classes 31, 37, and 60. The video was recorded using older tapes and shows clips from around 1996.
This video features a number of British Rail Class 60 diesel locomotives, including 60065, operating in EWS livery. The headcode 6M86 is present in the footage. While the specific locations depicted are not identified in the metadata, the video provides a visual record of these locomotives in service. The record includes details on stock and operator but lacks location information.
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.