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66028

Class 66

Videos featuring 66028

This video captures railway activity around Carlisle and Springfield, featuring the Northern Belle service between Liverpool and Edinburgh, along with various freight and intermodal trains. The footage includes the Northern Belle’s movements, including a change of platform, as well as other services such as the Tesco train and engineer's train passing through the area. Multiple train operators and locomotive stock are present, with several headcodes identified.
It includes footage of standing starts from Great Rocks Signal Box, shunting operations at Dove Holes Cemex Quarry, and various train movements along the route. Several locomotives and headcodes are featured, with locations including Ashburys, Bletchley, Doncaster, Walsall, and Small Heath. The content highlights the operational activity of the line and offers views from multiple vantage points along the way.
This video captures freight train movements at Tamworth, featuring a variety of locomotive classes including 20s, 43s, and 66s. Additional stock identified includes class 390 and several other units. Operators mentioned include Avanti West Coast, Freightliner, GBRF, LNER, Lumo, and others. The footage also shows activity at multiple locations such as Doncaster, Eastleigh, Lincoln, and London Euston, with various headcodes noted.
2025 Highlights
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2025 Highlights
This video highlights key railway events from 2025, including the 200th anniversary of railways and significant changes in rolling stock operations. It mentions the final year for class 70s on Freightliner Intermodal services, the last class 69s entering traffic before being stored, and the end of class 60s working for GBRF. The narration is provided by Stephen Marsh, Nigel Fletcher, and Dan Cave. Various railway operators, locations, and locomotive classes are referenced, though specific headcodes are not included in the record.
This video features freight trains operating in various locations across London and surrounding areas, including West Ealing, Hanwell, and Alexandra Palace. It includes locomotives from multiple operators such as Freightliner, GBRF, DB Schenker, and Colas RailFreight, with several Class 66 diesel-electric units identified. The footage captures freight movements at different sites, providing a glimpse into the operations of these rail freight services.
This video captures a busy scene at Kensington Olympia, featuring a variety of train units including Southern 377s, London Overground 378s, and freight services operated by Freightliner, GBRF, and DB Schenker class 66 locomotives. The footage includes multiple train units with headcodes such as 2L28, 2M29, 2Y25, 2Y76, and 2Y79. Trains are shown passing through locations including Ash, Clapham Junction, Earl's Court, East Croydon, and Stratford.
A train operated by DB Schenker, identified as Class 66 No. 66028, is shown passing near Irchester on the Midland Main Line. The footage includes scenes from Mountsorrel and Hayes, with a headcode of 6V34 noted in the description. The train was running 14 minutes early according to the information provided.
This video features trains operated by Avanti West Coast, DB Schenker, Maritime, and Scot Rail, captured at various locations across the UK railway network. The footage includes locomotives such as classes 150, 56, and 66, seen at stations including Carlisle, Derby, Crewe, Stafford, Nuneaton, Rugby, Sandbach, and others. While specific headcodes are not identified in the data, the content provides a visual record of train operations across multiple routes.
A video captures a train convoy, including locomotives 56103 and 56045 from DC Rail, escorting 58023 back to Loughborough after an event at Barrow Hill. The footage shows stored locomotives across the Toton depot, featuring Class 60, Super versions, and Class 66 units. Additional locomotives identified include 20302, 20311, 60019, 60045, 60059, 60065, and 60071. The video also highlights locations such as Corby, Hope, Longport, and Loughborough.
This video features unseen freight footage and highlights from August 2025. It includes a variety of railway stock, such as classes 153, 166, 37, 58, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. The locations shown include Felixstowe and Patchway. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, CrossCountry Voyagers, Transport for Wales 197s, Northern 323 EMU units, GBRF Class 66 Drax, and DB Schenker/EWS 66s. The footage includes multiple locations such as Bournemouth, Cardiff Central, Crewe, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Paignton, Stafford, Stockport, and Stoke-on-Trent. Headcodes 2A93 and 2A94 are also noted in the recording.
A Class 66 diesel multiple unit, numbered 66028, is shown passing through Lawrence Hill Station as part of service 6W02 heading towards Westbury Down T.C. and Morlais JN. The train was running approximately two minutes late at the time of the recording. The video captures this moment from a public location, with Network Rail identified as the operator involved.
A locomotive identified as 66028 is seen operating at Kemsing Bank, moving a train consisting of Toyota cars for export. The train includes the 6X11 headcode and appears to be part of a regular service from Toton Yard to Dollands Moor sidings. The operator associated with the locomotive is DB Schenker.
A video shows two locomotives, 66028 and 66174, operating under the headcode 7Y29 as they pass through Tonbridge and Hither Green. The footage captures these machines towing small cranes during their journey from Hither Green to Hoo Junction. The operators involved are associated with DB Schenker.
This video captures freight activity at Ulceby. It features a variety of locomotives, including classes 20, 60, and 66, with labels such as 20031, 60019, and 66019. Multiple operators are associated with the footage, including Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, GBRF, and Northern. The content provides a visual record of freight operations at the location, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Doncaster Station, featuring a variety of locomotives and operators. Notable stock includes classes 37, 47, 57, 60, and 165, with operators such as GBRF, Freightliner, Colas Rail, and Network Rail represented. The footage also includes headcodes and locations across several railway sites.
This video captures a variety of railway activity around Werrington Junction, featuring freight trains operated by classes 66 and 69, including the final appearance of 69014 in its green undercoat. It also includes class 37 locomotives on an Ely to Laira move with a 175 unit, as well as the Flying Scotsman (60103) en route to the Nene Valley Railway. Other notable sightings include Balfour Beatty’s class 20s on a drain cleaning train and RailAdventure’s class 43s delivering Tyne & Wear Metro units. Multiple locations such as Ely, Kidderminster, and Sunderland are featured.
This video captures train activity at Doncaster station during the late evening, showcasing a variety of freight trains. The footage includes locomotives operated by DB Cargo, Freightliner, Direct Rail Services, and GBRf. Several engine numbers are identified, highlighting the movement of freight services during this time. The scene transitions from a quieter start to increased activity as the evening progresses.
A video capturing train activity at Doncaster station features a variety of freight trains and locomotives. Notable stock includes GBRf units such as 69014, 66314, and 66727, alongside DB Cargo and Freightliner engines. Network Rail equipment is also present. The footage was recorded over an extended period and highlights the movement of freight trains at the station. Operators associated with the video include GBRf, Freightliner, and Network Rail, while locations mentioned span several railway sites across the UK.
This video features multiple train units, including classes 20, 37, 47, and 210, along with various headcodes and operators such as British Railways, C2C, DB Schenker, and others. The footage includes scenes from Leicester. While specific operational details are not provided, the content showcases different rail vehicles and services.
This video captures railway activity in South Wales, featuring locomotives and rolling stock from December 2024. It includes footage of GA 321s heading to Newport, the Merseyrail 507 units during a scrap operation, and Royal Mail 325007 awaiting disposal at ADJ. The locations shown include Severn Tunnel Junction and Mendalgief. Several locomotive and rolling stock numbers are identified, though operators are not specified for most entries.
This video features several DB Class 66 locomotives operating on container services. The locomotives include 66705, 66433, and 66028, all recorded passing through Lancaster en route to Scotland. The footage captures these machines in operation between various locations, including Mossend EuroTerminal and other points along the route. Operators involved are GBRF, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and DB Schenker. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features train spotting activities at Barnetby Station, with a focus on oil trains. The footage includes various locomotives and rolling stock, identified by labels such as 185127, 37418, 56100, and multiple 66-class units. Operators mentioned include Colas Rail, British Railways, DB Schenker, EWS, GBRF, and Transpennine. Locations referenced in the video include Barnetby, Jarrow, Kingsbury, Cleethorpes, Doncaster, Hope, Humber Refinery, Lee, and Wolverhampton. Headcodes observed during the spotting session include 0D25, 1B84, 1B85, 4R54, 6D43, 6E08
This video features a variety of trains operating around Werrington Junction, including freight services with Class 66 and Class 60 locomotives, as well as Class 70 units. Passenger services include Hitachi Azuma, Hull Trains, Lumo, and Grand Central's Avanti. The footage captures multiple train movements across locations such as Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Whitemoor Yard, with several headcodes identified.
This video captures freight train movements at Magor, STJ, and Caldicot. It features multiple locomotive classes including 20, 37, 56, and 66, with specific units such as 20142, 20189, 37800, 56113, and several 66 series locomotives. The footage includes trains operated by companies like DB Schenker, Europhoenix, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Northern. Locations shown include Caldicot and Ore. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity in South Wales, featuring a variety of locomotives including classes 20, 37, and 66. Identified stock numbers include 20142, 20189, 37001, 37884, 37901, 66001, 66011, 66028, 66078, and 66199. Operators present in the footage include DB Schenker, Europhoenix, EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF. The location mentioned is Ore. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A video shows DB Schenker locomotives 66028 and 66185 at Potters Bar and Finsbury Park. Following a failure of 66185 on the ECS from Burton to Peterborough, 66028 took over to lead the train for its journey. The train was part of UK Railtours’ “Another Awkward Week Adventure,” operating between Peterborough and the Southampton Docks area. The footage was recorded in late December 2023.
This video captures footage from several railway locations, including Willington, Doncaster, Leeds, Mountsorrel, Small Heath, and Walsall. It features a variety of stock types such as classes 158, 56, 66, and 70, along with operators like Chiltern Railways, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. Headcodes identified in the footage include 4E49, 5M23, 6G67, 6M23, and 6M82. The content provides a visual record of railway activity across these locations.
This video features railway footage from Didcot Parkway and other locations including Bournemouth, Carmarthen, Crewe, Eastleigh, Newbury, Newcastle, Oxford, Paddington, and Piccadilly. It includes various locomotives such as classes 220, 66, 70, and 800, with headcodes like 1A23, 1B18, 1E52, 1L20, 1L21, 1V87, 1W27, 3J41, and 4M61. The operators involved include Colas, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, and Network Rail. Additional clips are provided following a train delay and route adjustment to Oxford.
This video features railway stock including classes 66 and 68, with specific units identified as 66025, 66028, 68023, 68025, 68028, and 68029. The footage includes locations such as Bridlington, Hope, Leeds, Malton, Penally, Scarborough, and York. Operators associated with the content are DC Rail and Transpennine. The video discusses concerns regarding the retirement of certain train units, expressing hope that they may be used by another operator rather than being scrapped.
This video features railway stock including 66028 and 66188, both from class 66, as well as 800301 and 800303 from class 800. The footage includes locations such as Didcot Parkway, Oxford, London Paddington, and others. Operators mentioned include British Railways, GWR, and several other rail services. A headcode of 1L18 is also noted in the metadata.
A video shows a train passing Hest Bank on the West Coast Main Line. The locomotive involved is identified as 66028, a Class 66 diesel-electric. No operator or headcode information is available in the record. The footage captures movement along this major rail route, though further details about the journey or service are not provided.
A locomotive identified as 66028, formerly a French 66 class unit, is shown passing through Penshurst while working the 6Y93 service between Purley and Cliffe. The operator associated with the locomotive is DB Schenker. No other stock, locations, or headcodes are mentioned in the footage.
This video features freight train movements captured during July 2023, showcasing a variety of locomotives including classes 37, 60, and 66. Operators such as Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and others are represented in the footage. The scenes appear to be filmed near Frome and Mortimer. While no headcodes are identified in the metadata, the video provides a glimpse into freight operations across different rail operators.
It includes various trains with headcodes such as 1Q22, 0G69, and 0Z92, operated by multiple companies including Avanti West Coast, Direct Rail Services, and Freightliner. The footage shows trains traveling between locations like Crewe Basford Hall, Rugeley Town, Stockport, and Trafford Park. Some trains are noted as stationary or performing duties such as Thunderbird services.
This video captures engineering trains operating between Westbury and Gloucestershire, with additional footage filmed in Bristol. It features a variety of locomotives including classes 56, 60, and 66, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The content includes a headcode '5U82' and shows rail activity across locations such as Mortimer and Westbury.
This video features freight train footage captured in May 2023, showcasing a variety of locomotives and rolling stock. Identified stock includes classes 165, 166, 43, 56, 59, 60, and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage appears to have been recorded near Mortimer. While several freight operators are listed in the metadata, no specific operator is linked to the stock shown. Headcodes are not present in this record.
This video features multiple freight trains passing through Eastleigh Station. The locomotives include 66558, 66559, and 66028, with associated headcodes 4O90 and 4O43. The footage captures these services as they move through key locations such as Leeds and Eastleigh. Operators involved are listed as EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Lumo. The content provides a glimpse into the movement of freight trains on the network.
DB Cargo UK Class 66 Railfreight Variety 2022 to 2023
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DB Cargo UK Class 66 Railfreight Variety 2022 to 2023
This video features Class 66 diesel locomotives operated by DB Cargo UK working freight trains across the UK between 2022 and 2023. It includes both revenue-earning freight services and departmental engineering trains. Locomotive numbers such as 66002, 66004, 66051, and 66128 are identified, along with headcodes like 4E25, 4L45, 6M88, and 4L56. Locations featured include Felixstowe, Trafford Park Euroterminal, Brampton, Charing, and others. The operator DB Schenker Rail UK, formerly known as DBS and English Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS), is highlighted as the largest freight operator in the UK.
This video captures freight traffic around Bristol, featuring a variety of locomotives including classes 66 and 68, with labels such as 66003, 66013, 66028, 66523, 66545, 66555, 66591, 66749, 68001, and 70811. The footage includes locations such as Keynsham and Mortimer. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of railway operations along the Great Western Main Line and related routes, featuring multiple locomotives and services. It includes footage of several train units, such as classes 387 and 59, alongside various headcodes indicating different services. The locations shown span across key points including Appleford, Avonmouth, Didcot Parkway, and others. Multiple operators are represented in the footage, highlighting a range of railway activities on a single day.
This video features a compilation of clips showing various locomotives departing from different stations. The footage includes multiple Class 37 and Class 66 locomotives, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Cleethorpes, Barnetby, Hope, Lincoln, Sheffield, and Stafford. The content highlights high-power departures from various stations without specifying particular routes or services.
This video features a variety of railway stock captured at St Neots and Horsham. It includes London North Eastern Railway InterCity 225s, Class 800/801 'Azuma' units, Lumo Class 803 EMUs, Hull Trains Class 802 'Paragon' Bi-Mode units, Grand Central Class 180 'Adelante' DMUs, Thameslink Class 700 'Desiro City' EMUs, and DB Cargo/GBRF Class 66 freight locomotives. The footage was recorded on the East Coast Mainline.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including locomotives such as 43005, 47773, 50050, and several 66-class units, captured during a Vintage Trains tour. The footage includes scenes from Westbury and is associated with operators like British Railways, Cross Country, GWR, South Western Railway, and Vintage Trains. While the specific route or event details are not provided, the content highlights historic and operational railway assets in motion.
This video captures activity at Althorpe and Barnetby Station. Several locomotives are present, including Class 185, Class 37, and multiple Class 66 units, though no operator information is provided for these stock items. The footage appears to document a visit by individuals named Kris and Paul, who spent several hours at the station. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
It shows 66161 working a freight service from Toton Yard to Dollands Moor, followed shortly after by ex-French locomotive 66028 on a similar route. Later, the footage features 73961 and 73964 passing through Hildenborough en route to Tonbridge Yard after operating from Derby RTC. The video provides a glimpse of freight operations involving multiple locomotives at these locations.
It shows 68023 TnT 68028 with TP01 Stock and 68022 with TP01 Stock moving between Longsight and Wolverton. The footage includes operations involving multiple units from Transpennine and London Northwestern Railway. The locations featured are Stafford and Wolverton. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
Trains pass through locations such as Stratford, Finsbury Park, Canonbury, Cricklewood, Felixstowe, and Scunthorpe, with headcodes indicating different services. Notable movements include ECR 66s operating on freight services and a Class 47 hauling a freight train. The footage includes multiple trains passing through key points along the route, showcasing the variety of operations on this busy line.
This video features a collection of railway photographs primarily taken in Carlisle, with some images from other locations including Leeds, Newcastle, and March. The content includes shots of various locomotives, such as classes 142 and 156, though specific operators are not identified. Some photos were captured during trips organized by Railways Illustrated magazine and a Daily Mail ticket promotion. The footage offers a visual record of railway operations and events around Carlisle over several years.
The video shows two locomotives from the 66 class in operation. First, Euro Cargo Rail 66028 is seen passing through Hazebrouck, and later, 66222 arrives at Caffiers heading towards a quarry with a train of wagons. The footage captures these movements on an unspecified date. While the operators DB Schenker and Northern are noted in the metadata, no specific locations or headcodes are provided in the video record.
A video captures DRS Class 68 diesel locomotives 68028 and 68023 working with the 6E44 Seaton Flasks nuclear flask train at Heworth and East Boldon. The footage shows the train, which originated from Carlisle Kingmoor, during its journey on 22 March 2018. Other locomotives identified in the video include 68020, 68023, and 68028, though their roles are not specified. The locations mentioned are Heworth, East Boldon, Carlisle, and March.
This video features rail freight operations in South Wales from February 2003, recorded at locations including Margam Yard, Newport, and Bishton Flyover. It includes footage of locomotives such as 37425, 47830, 56103, 60049, and 66028. The content was re-edited in February 2018. Operators associated with the footage include EWS and Rail Express Systems. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
A light engine is seen entering Caffiers Quarry to collect a rake of wagons. The video features multiple locomotives, including 466028 and several others from the 66 class. While no operator or specific location details are provided in the metadata, the footage captures a railway operation involving cargo movement. The record is limited in terms of location and headcode information.
A train carrying flasks is seen approaching Arnside on the Cumbrian Coast line. The video includes references to stock numbers 66028, 68020, 68028, and 68032, with locations mentioned including Sellafield, Carlisle, and Crewe. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.