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66308
Class 66
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Signalman Willie Taylor
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4M61
22 Aug 2026
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22 Aug 2026
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4S57
13 May 2026
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0D80
01 Mar 2026
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18 Feb 2026
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18 Feb 2026
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18 Feb 2026
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18 Feb 2026
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Videos featuring 66308
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Signalman Willie Taylor” 66308 0D79 Peterborough Virtual Gbrf - Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf 19/9/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Trains on the West Coast Manline Over 3 days August 2026 WCML
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Few hours at Leamington Spa Station Freight/Passenger Trains 25th August 26
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Action At Lancaster Crewe Stafford Kensington Olympia Barking Rainham August 26
Trains & Freight Diaries
TRAINS at RUGBY. Royal Ascot Specials, Triple Header Freight & Lumo Liveries! 🚆🔥 June 2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Rush hour at Stafford Station Freight trains Passenger Trains 18th August 2026 WCML
Chiltern Railways operates services from the station to destinations including Birmingham Moor Street, London Marylebone, and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Various train types are visible, including Class 168, 172, and 165 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 66 freight locomotives in different liveries handling container traffic. The footage includes services to locations such as Kidderminster, Worcester, and London Paddington.
This video captures twilight train movements at Rugby station. Several locomotives, including classes 50, 60, 66, 86, 90, and 99, are visible. Operators such as Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Colas, Network Rail, and others are listed in the metadata, though no specific operator is identified in the footage. The location is clearly Rugby, but headcodes are not present in the data. The record provides a visual overview of evening rail activity at this central UK station.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Action at Milton Keynes Crewe Sandbach Stafford Walsall 28/29th July 2026
This video captures freight train activity at several locations along the West Coast Mainline, including Crewe, Sandbach, Stafford, and Walsall. It features a variety of locomotives, such as Class 66 and Class 70 models operated by companies like GBRF, DB Trains, Direct Rail Services, and Freightliner. The footage includes multiple trains with headcodes such as 4H33, 4H61, and 6G99. The content highlights freight operations across the network, showcasing different operators and rolling stock in action.
This video captures activity at Stafford Station, featuring a mix of freight and passenger trains. Trains identified include Avanti West Coast Pendolino and Everos services, CrossCountry Voyagers, London Northwestern Railway 730s and 250s, GBRF and Freightliner Class 66 locomotives, and Direct Rail Services Class 88 units. The footage includes trains operating on the West Coast Main Line, with locations such as Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Dagenham Dock, Felixstowe, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Trafford Park mentioned. Headcodes present include 1M49, 1V61, 1V65, 4H33, 4L62, 4Z48, and 9S77
The footage includes various locomotives and rolling stock, with some identifiable by their classification numbers. The content also touches on historical aspects of Peterborough's railway development, referencing past lines and stations in the area.
This video captures freight activity at Nuneaton and Tamworth. It includes a variety of rolling stock, such as Class 165, 196, and 66 units, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage provides a view of railway operations in these locations, with no headcodes identified in the data.
This video shows freight trains and locomotives passing through Alfreton railway station. Identified stock includes Class 66 units numbered 66308, 66507, 66604, 66657, and a Class 70 unit numbered 70020. Operators present are DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and South Western Railway. The footage also includes a location at Hove. No headcodes were identified in the recording.
The video shows a train passing through Alfreton railway station. It features locomotives identified as 66308 and 66604, both classified under the 66 class. The operators involved are British Railways, Freightliner, and GBRF. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight train Action at Tamworth Stafford Crewe Carlisle Acton Bridge Rigby July 2026
This video features freight train movements across several locations including Carlisle, Crewe, Stafford, Acton Bridge, and Rugby. Multiple Class 66 locomotives are identified, along with other rolling stock such as Classes 156, 31, 350, and 50. Operators mentioned include GBRF, Freightliner, Direct Rail Services (DRS), DB Schenker, and others. Headcodes such as 0Z71, 4H33, and 4M61 are present in the data. The footage includes various freight services captured during July 2026.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy few Hours At Tamworth Station Freight Test Passenger Trains 29th June 26
This video captures activity at Tamworth Station, featuring a variety of trains including freight services and passenger services. Trains from operators such as Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Freightliner, GBRF, and DB Schenker are present. The footage includes multiple train classes, such as the 170 series and 220 series, with several headcodes identified. Additional locations referenced in the metadata include Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Felixstowe, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Newcastle, Nottingham, and Small Heath.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Few Hours at Rainham London Freight Eurostar Javelin C2C trains 15th June 2026
This video captures a variety of train services at Rainham and surrounding locations, featuring multiple operators including Eurostar, C2C, Southeastern Javelin, Freightliner, Direct Rail Services, GBRF, and others. Several class 357 electric multiple units are identified by their stock numbers. The footage includes trains operating on routes connecting to Ashford, Grays, Leigh, London Fenchurch Street, Margate, Pitsea, and Southend Central. Headcodes such as 1B60, 2R08, and 4L46 are present, indicating various services running during the period covered.
Trains & Freight Diaries
TRAINS at LEICESTER Class 810s, 37s, 66s & MORE! Busy Leicester Station. 23/4/26
A busy scene at Leicester station features a variety of train classes, including Class 66 freight units, Class 37 and 56 locomotives, Class 222s, 158s, 170s, and the new Aurora Class 810 units. The footage also includes departmental movements and a rare Class 220 Voyager operating on a service between Birmingham New Street and Leicester. Multiple operators are represented, with trains arriving and departing throughout the session, highlighting the diverse rail activity at this location.
This video features a compilation of notable locomotive convoys and multiple workings, including diesel, steam, and electric operations. It includes various locomotives such as classes 20, 26, 31, 37, 43, and 50, with operators including Blue Pullman, British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, and others. The footage was recorded across locations such as Leicester, Banbury, Crewe, Hope, Loughborough, Oxford, and Tame Bridge Parkway. Headcodes observed include 4H33 and 6G34.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Trains at Coventry And Water Orton Stations in the Midlands 13th May 2026
This video captures freight train activity at Coventry and Water Orton stations in the Midlands. It features multiple Class 66 locomotives, including units from Freightliner, GBRF, DB Trains, and DRS Direct Rail Services, as well as a Class 37. Additional locations mentioned include Boston, Derby, Doncaster, Garston, Sleaford, Trafford Park, and Walsall. Headcodes present in the footage include 4L24, 4M95, 4S57, 4V44, 6D44, and 6G16.
The video shows the removal of a cab from locomotive 47355 at West Coast Railways' Carnforth Steamtown depot, with the engine noted as being used for spares and likely to be scrapped. It also features the former Selside signalbox, which collapsed earlier in the year. Additional footage includes locomotives such as 57010 returning from Kidderminster and a pair of Class 68s heading to Shap Summit Sidings. Various other locomotives are also visible at the location.
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99008 & 99009 ARRIVE on Depot at LEICESTER, Plus 99007 on the Move & TRIPLE-Headed Liner!
This video features several locomotives at Leicester LIP depot, including 99008 and 99009 arriving on the site. Other locos seen include 99007 moving around the yard and other stabled units. The footage also includes various other stock numbers and mentions of operators such as GBRf and Network Rail. Locations shown include Leicester and several other railway sites across the UK. Headcodes present in the video include 1E02, 4L13, and 6M01.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Few Hours at Water Orton Freight Trains Passenger Trains 13th May 2026
This video captures activity at Water Orton station, featuring a mix of freight and passenger trains. It includes CrossCountry Voyagers 170s, DB Schenker services, GBRF class 66 locomotives, Freightliner class 66 70, and Rail Operations Group 37. Several locations are mentioned, including Birmingham New Street, Doncaster, Nottingham, Plymouth, Sleaford, Stansted Airport, Tonbridge, and Wolverhampton. Multiple headcodes are noted, indicating a variety of services passing through the area.
The video features a variety of railway stock including Class 66, 69, and 45 locomotives, along with multiple Class 43 units, at locations such as Lincoln Road and Wansford. It includes details of a Network Rail test train, a Rail Adventure light engine move, and the Midland Pullman HST operating a Penzance to York charter. Several operators are mentioned, including Colas, Network Rail, and Blue Pullman. The footage also highlights a Class 45 locomotive that became stranded in Wansford yard following a derailment of the yard shunter.
This video captures footage from Stafford, featuring a variety of train stock including classes 350, 360, and 390. The content includes a rail tamper unit and highlights several locomotives with labels such as 350120, 360120, and 390001. While the operators associated with these units are not specified in the metadata, the locations covered include Stafford. No headcodes were identified in the video's structured data.
The footage includes several freight services, with particular focus on an evening train heading to Wooden Gate Junction. Additional locations mentioned include Clitheroe, Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, Glasgow Central, Manchester Airport, Mossend EuroTerminal, Stirling, and The Lakes. Headcodes observed range from 0Z32 to 5S00.
It features Colas 37254 arriving from Derby, container traffic operations at Celeb Sheds, and other rail-related scenes. The footage includes various locomotives and rolling stock, with headcodes such as 0Z38, 1O42, and 4L93 identified. Additional locations mentioned include Derby, Doncaster, Felixstowe, Leicester, Mossend EuroTerminal, Peterborough, South Bank, and Wolverhampton. The content includes a variety of railway operations and highlights the activity at this Midland rail hub.
This video captures train activity at Peterborough Station, featuring a variety of freight trains. Several locomotives and stock units are identified, including classes 82, 37, 56, and multiple 66 class units. Operators such as British Railways, Colas, East Coast, Freightliner, and others are associated with the recorded movements. The footage also includes headcodes and locations across several railway sites, indicating a broad network of operations.
Notable movements include container flats being transported from Motherwell to Crewe by Direct Rail Services (DRS), MPVs configured for overhead line work running between Carnforth and Carlisle yard, and the presence of DB Cargo's 66091. Several rail stock units are identified, including Class 156, 222, 390, and 43 locomotives, alongside multiple Class 66 units. The footage includes a range of operators and locations across the UK rail network.
This video features a variety of freight and passenger trains operating in the Doncaster and Swinton areas. Locomotives such as 56049, 56051, 57305, and several 66-class units are shown in action. Operators including GBRF, Colas, DRS, Freightliner, and others are represented across multiple locations like Doncaster, London Gateway, Tinsley Yard, and Bradford Forster Square. Trains include services between London Kings Cross and Leeds, as well as freight movements to and from various terminals. Headcodes such as 1A05, 1D08, and 0D00 are noted in the footage.
This video captures a variety of trains at Carlisle, including intermodal services, freight, engineering trains, and passenger services. It features a Class 334 unit heading north following refurbishment, with notable emphasis on its horn's volume. The footage includes several train types operated by various companies and passing through multiple locations across the UK rail network. Headcodes associated with the trains are also included in the metadata.
This video features a variety of freight trains operating across the UK rail network, including locomotives such as 66001, 66084, and 66314. The footage captures movements between locations like Trafford Park, Felixstowe, Crewe, and London Gateway, with services operated by companies including Colas, Freightliner, GBRF, and Direct Rail Services. Headcodes such as 0K23, 4L60, and 0S00 are noted in the descriptions, indicating scheduled freight movements. The content provides a snapshot of rail operations involving multiple freight terminals and sidings across different regions.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including Class 37, 66, 150, 730, and 807 locomotives and units. It includes footage from locations such as Bletchley, Bedford, and Bede. The headcode 5Q78 is present in the metadata, indicating a specific service or route. Operators associated with the video include Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Freightliner, London Northwestern Railway, GBRF, and Europhoenix. The content provides a glimpse into railway operations across multiple locations and involves various train types.
A video captures train activity at Doncaster Station, featuring the Caledonian Sleeper and various freight services. Multiple rail stock numbers are identified, including classes 170, 37, 56, and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage also includes references to trains passing through locations such as Felixstowe, Huddersfield, Huntingdon, London Euston, Mossend EuroTerminal, Northampton, Scunthorpe, and Stafford. Several headcodes are noted, indicating a range of services recorded during the event.
A newly opened UK railway station is shown in its early days, with footage capturing a mix of freight and passenger services. The video features several train classes including Class 195, Class 196, and Class 350 units, along with headcodes such as 1Z47. Operators represented include British Railways, GBRF, London Northwestern Railway, and West Midlands Trains. Locations mentioned span across various stations in England, though specific operational details are not provided.
The footage includes various locomotives and rolling stock, identified by their labels, along with associated operators such as British Railways, Freightliner, and others. Several locations are mentioned, including Felixstowe, Leicester, and March Down Yard, among others. Headcodes for different services are also listed in the metadata.
A steam-hauled charter service, the Cumbrian Mountaineer, experienced significant disruptions on April 8th. Britannia suffered a mechanical failure at Oxenholme and was removed from the route, requiring rescue efforts. Locomotive 37409 was deployed to assist but later encountered low oil pressure north of Tebay, causing further delays and blocking the main line. Multiple passenger trains were affected, with Class 20 locomotives called in for assistance. The incident involved several locations including Carlisle, Crewe, and Lockerbie, with various locomotive classes and headcodes associated with the event.
This video captures a series of locomotive failures and rescue operations involving multiple trains. A 70000 Britannia breaks down at Oxenholme and is rescued by 37409, which later fails on its return journey and is assisted by two Class 20 locomotives. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Coppull, Wigan, Scout Green, Shap Summit, and Leyland. Additional rail traffic and a brief airshow featuring Eurofighter jets are also shown.
This video features freight trains operating on the West Coast Mainline, including multiple Class 66 locomotives and other rolling stock. Operators such as Freightliner, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Colas, and GBRF are represented. The footage includes scenes from various locations along the route, such as Carlisle, Carnforth, Crewe, Sandbach, Stafford, Tamworth, Warrington Bank Quay, and others. Headcodes observed include 4H33, 6C31, 6E78, and 6G34.
DestinationTrainsPlanes
GROWLING Tractors take over the FULL 10 Coach RAKE! Loco Swap at Shrewsbury!
A 10-coach Britannic Explorer rake is seen at Shrewsbury as Class 97 locomotives 97303 and 97304 replace Class 66 unit 66748. The changeover occurs to enable the service to continue to Pwllheli, as 66748 lacks the necessary signalling capability for the mid-Wales route. Other locomotives present include Class 153 units 153568, 153572 and Class 158 unit 158821, along with additional Class 66 units 66308 and 66708. The locations featured include Shrewsbury, Pwllheli, Hope, Llandrindod and Talyl
This video captures railway activity at Lincoln Road, Hurn Road, and Cock Lane, featuring various freight services operated by multiple companies. It includes Class 66 locomotives, new Class 99 units, and several Class 57 and Class 50 engines. The footage highlights a range of train movements across different locations, with headcodes indicating various services running through the area.
A video captures train activity at Doncaster Railway Station, featuring multiple Class 66 locomotives and various operators including GBRF, Freightliner, and DB Cargo. The footage includes sightings of locomotive 37418 with Caroline the Manager's Saloon, along with several other Class 66 units. Trainspotting at the station on the East Coast Main Line highlights a variety of rail operations. Additional locations mentioned include Barnetby, Belmont, Bo'ness, Felixstowe, Frodingham, Scunthorpe, and West Somerset Railway. Headcodes observed include 0D01, 0D09, 0N46, and others.
This video provides aerial views of Doncaster's Decoy yards, featuring several GBRf Class 60 diesel locomotives. The footage also briefly shows Roberts Road and Hexthorpe yard. The locomotives depicted include units such as 60002, 60021, 60025, 60026, 60056, 60076, 60085, and 60096, along with some Class 66 units like 66308 and 66704. The video highlights the presence of these locomotives in Doncaster and Bank locations, though no headcodes are identified in the metadata.
Trains & Freight Diaries
CLASS 68s, Top & Tail class 66s, voyagers and MORE! @ 7 hrs at LEAMINGTON SPA
A rail session recorded at Leamington Spa on the Chiltern Main Line features a variety of train movements, including Class 68 and Class 66 locomotives, as well as freight services. Multiple headcodes are present, indicating diverse passenger and intermodal traffic. Operators such as Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, and others are represented in the footage. The video captures non-stop activity throughout the day, highlighting the busy nature of the line during this period.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Over 3 days at Warrington Carlisle Crewe Sandbach Lancaster Nuneaton Stockport
It features a variety of locomotives including Class 66, 70, 88, and 37 from operators such as GBRF, DB Trains, Freightliner, Colas RailFreight, DRS Direct Rail Services, and Rail Operations Group. The footage includes scenes from Warrington Bank Q, Carlisle, Crewe, Sandbach, Lancaster, Nuneaton, and Stockport. Headcodes such as 0Z38, 4L13, and 4M11 are also present in the video.
This video captures a variety of trains at Cock Lane, featuring eleven different passenger liveries from six operators. It includes multicoloured Class 66, Class 56, Class 60, Class 70, and Class 99 locomotives operated by freight companies. Several headcodes and locations are identified, including Birmingham New Street, Felixstowe, Glasgow Queen Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Peterborough, Tinsley Yard, and Trafford Park.
A Northern train service, identified as 1L68 from Lincoln to Leeds, is shown arriving at platform 2. It meets two Class 66 locomotives, 66716 and 66308, which are part of a freight service operated by GBRF. The freight train, numbered 4L08, runs from Doncaster Iport to London Gateway with 12 containers. The video captures the meeting of these services at Gainsborough Lea Road. Other locations mentioned include Lincoln, Leeds, and Doncaster.
This video captures freight train movements across several UK locations, including Peterborough, London Gateway, Felixstowe, Doncaster, and Trafford Park. Multiple trains operated by GBRF, Freightliner, DB Schenker, and others are shown with various headcodes such as 4E07, 4E20, and 4L56. The footage includes trains traveling between industrial and freight terminals, highlighting the activity of the rail network during evening hours.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Weekend PlanterCam @ Lea Road filmed in (c) plant vision (TM) 28/2-1/3/2026
This video captures railway activity at Gainsborough Lea Road, featuring multiple locomotives including Class 37 and Class 66 units. The footage includes several stock numbers such as 37405, 37419, and 66306, among others. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Freightliner, GBRF, Network Rail, and others. Headcodes present in the video are 1N84, 4D79, 5B90, and 6H80. The recording appears to focus on freight and rail operations during a weekend period.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
5 loco light loco GBRf mega move 66310, 66306, 66308, 66716 & 66719 0D80 15;51 Lea Road 1/3/2026
This video features multiple Class 66 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 66306, 66308, 66310, 66716, and 66719, operating under the GBRF operator. The footage captures their movement along routes associated with locations such as Gainsborough Lea Road, Bo'ness, Doncaster, Hendy, and Peterborough. The headcode 0D80 is noted in the metadata, indicating the train service involved. The video provides a view of these locomotives in operation, likely during a movement or test run.
It includes footage of freight services departing from Tunstead Quarry and features several locomotives and headcodes associated with these operations. The content highlights various locations along the route, including Wellingborough, Ashburys, and Rugby, as well as multiple train movements recorded during the session.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Few Hours at Sandbach Cheshire Freight/Passenger Trains 18th February 2026
This video captures a busy period at Sandbach Station in Cheshire, featuring a variety of trains including Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, Northern 323 units, Cross Country Voyagers, and freight services operated by GBRF, DB Schenker, and Freightliner. Multiple Class 66 locomotives are also present. The footage includes trains passing through several locations such as Airport, Banbury, Crewe, London Euston, Northampton, Stockport, and Trafford Park. Headcodes identified in the video include 1A17, 2H43, 2H44, 4M42, 6B71, 6E78, 6G63, and 6G99.
A video shows trains 20901 and 20905 passing through Loughborough. Additional locomotives, 66301 and 66308, are also visible. The operator associated with the footage is GBRF. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Hatfield Peverel, featuring services operated by Greater Anglia and freight services from GBRF. Trains include headcodes such as 1F12, 1F14, and 1F16, with Greater Anglia services including 745, 755, and 720. The footage also includes various locations along the Great Eastern Mainline, such as Hatfield, Braintree, Colchester, Ipswich, Liverpool Street, and others.
It includes various freight trains such as intermodals, aggregates, and engineer's trains, alongside light engine pairs and local and express passenger services. Multiple locations across the UK network are featured, with several operators and locomotive headcodes identified in the footage.
A video captures the loading of an aggregates train at Penmaenmawr Quarry in North Wales. The train is operated by GBRf and consists of two Top & Tailed Class 66 locomotives, numbered 66308 and 66720. The journey originates from Small Heath Yard. The footage includes a drone's birds-eye view of the operation. No headcodes are noted in the record.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Signalman Willie Taylor” & “The Cemex Express” double header 66308 & 66780 4E20 18;54 1L 28/1/2026
A double-headed freight train comprising locomotives 66308 and 66780 runs with headcode 4E20 along the Gainsborough Lea Road line. The train carries 17 containers and is operated by British Railways and GBRF. No other specific details about the journey or additional context are provided in the available metadata.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Ipswich Town” rescues “Signalman Willie Taylor” 66307 & 66308 4E20 & 12 containers 18;53 27/1/2026
A double-headed freight train comprising Class 66 locomotives 66307 and 66308 operates on the route from Felixstowe South to Doncaster Iport, carrying 12 containers. The train is identified by headcode 4E20 and runs under the operators British Railways and GBRF. The video captures this service at Gainsborough Lea Road, with Ipswich also mentioned as a location.
This video features the British Railways Class 66 diesel locomotive numbered 66308. The operator is listed as both British Railways and GBRF, though no specific location or headcode information is provided in the metadata. The footage appears to focus on the visual appearance of the locomotive, which is highlighted by its bright colour scheme. While some details about the operator are present, key contextual elements such as the exact location and service number remain unspecified.
A winter session at Tamworth High and Low Level stations captures a range of UK railway activity, including high-speed Pendolinos, Cross Country Voyagers, freight trains, and heritage traction. The footage features multiple train services operating through the junction where the West Coast Main Line meets regional and Cross Country routes. Operators such as Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, and DB Schenker are represented, with headcodes including 1S35 and others identified. The video highlights continuous movement on the railway despite freezing conditions.
The station, opened in 2025, serves the new housing development in Boreham and is managed by Greater Anglia. Several train stock numbers are visible, including classes 387 and 66, along with headcodes 1F20 and 4M87. The footage includes trains operating between locations such as Chelmsford, Hatfield Peverel, Colchester, and Liverpool Street.
Trains shown include Pendolino Class 390s, Class 807s, Class 43s, Class 57s, Class 68s, and Class 66s, with some units identified by their specific numbers. The footage includes both passenger and freight services, as well as test trains, reflecting a typical weekday midday scene at the station.
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Fantastic Morning at Doncaster Station Freight/Test/Passenger Trains 4th November 2025 ECML
This video captures a variety of trains at Doncaster Station, including passenger and freight services. Trains identified include LNER Azuma and InterCity 225s, Grand Central 180a, Northern 150s, 170s, 333s, Hull Trains 802, CrossCountry Voyagers, Direct Rail Services (DRS) 88+68, Network Rail test trains, Freightliner class 70, and GBRF class 66. The footage includes multiple locations such as Birmingham New Street, Cleethorpes, Harrogate, London King's Cross, Newcastle, Scarborough, and Sheffield. Headcodes from various services are also present in the video.
GBRf Class 66 freight locomotives are also seen performing various duties. An unidentified Class 70 is briefly visible at a distant loop in the Bescot direction. The footage highlights regular train operations and includes views from a vantage point overlooking the station platform area.
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Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Signalman Willie Taylor” 66308 6E57 with 22 blue GBRf JNA wagons 09;17 1E Lea Road 6/11/2025
A Class 66 diesel locomotive, numbered 66308, is seen operating with a train of 22 blue GBRf JNA wagons. The train is running from Gainsborough Lea Road to Scunthorpe, with headcode 6E57. The operator involved includes British Railways and GBRF.
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Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Double header 66316 & “Signalman Willie Taylor” 66308 4E14 with 7 containers 08;53 Lea Rd 4/11/2025
A double-headed freight train consisting of Class 66 locomotives 66316 and 66308, operating as service 4E14, is seen at Gainsborough Lea Road. The train is heading from Felixstowe South to Doncaster, carrying seven containers. The footage captures the train at around 08:53 on an unspecified date. The locomotives are operated by British Railways and GBRF.
This video captures a variety of trains operating in Doncaster, Yorkshire, featuring classes 66, 91, 150, 158, 221, 333, 800, and 801. The footage includes freight and passenger services operated by GB Railfreight, Grand Central, LNER, and Northern. Specific locomotives and units identified include several Sprinter DMUs and modern DMU/EMU classes. A headcode of 1N10 is noted in the data.
This video features footage of freight trains captured during a journey starting west of Melton Mowbray and extending east to Uffingham, then returning west to Collingham. The content includes various locomotives from stock classes 66, with labels such as 66162, 66182, and others. Operators featured include DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and Maritime. Locations mentioned in the video include Melton Mowbray, Collingham, Kennett, Mountsorrel, Luton, Felixstowe, and Norwich. Headcodes such as 1M20, 4F36, and 4L05 are also present in the footage.
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Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Broken down train rescued but not straightforward 4L28 "Charley Wallace" 66309 Lea Road 20-10-2025
A train carrying containers became stranded at Gainsborough Lea Road after its brakes failed, causing a delay. The affected train, 4L28 operated by GBRf, was later moved with the assistance of a rescue locomotive. Another GBRf freight train, 4E00, passed through the area shortly after. The incident involved multiple units including 66308, 66309, and 66311, highlighting the complexity of railway operations when technical issues arise.
Trains & Freight Diaries
Massive Rail Variety at Peterborough! 🚆 Class 66s, 803s, Azuma`s & 91s #trainspotting #train
This video captures a variety of railway activity at Peterborough Station, featuring multiple train types and operators. It includes freight and passenger services such as LNER Azuma services, DB Cargo Class 66 locomotives, Hitachi Class 803s, and CrossCountry Voyagers. Headcodes include 1E82, 1B84, 4L45, and others, with locations including Peterborough, Felixstowe, Leeds, and Whitemoor Yard.
Trains & Freight Diaries
“Dirty Class 69s & Late 37! 💦 RHTT, Freight & Passenger Trains at Peterborough (16/10/25)” #train
A variety of freight and passenger trains are captured at Peterborough Station, showcasing a mix of operations on the East Coast Main Line. The footage includes classic and modern locomotives such as 69002 and 69003 performing rail cleaning duties, along with multiple freight services operated by GBRf, Freightliner, and DB Cargo. LNER Azuma sets are also featured running passenger services. Additional locations include Biggleswade, Derby, Felixstowe, Leicester, Norwich, Nuneaton, Sunderland, Tinsley Yard, and Trafford Park.
This video features trainspotting activity around Doncaster, with footage also captured at Belmont, Leeds, Rugby, and Scunthorpe. Several locomotives are identified, including classes 60 and 66, though operators are not specified for these units. Headcodes such as 0D01, 0D03, and 0Z37 appear in the footage. The content provides a glimpse of railway activity during a visit to Doncaster in October 2025.
Trains & Freight Diaries
Freight Action at Nuneaton! Class 66s, 88s & 805807s – Part 1 8th October 2025. #train #railway
This video captures a variety of train movements at Nuneaton Station, featuring freight and passenger services operated by Avanti West Coast, Freightliner, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and GBRf. Highlights include Class 66 locomotives leading freight services, Class 805 and 807 units in testing and service, and rare electric freight pairings such as Class 88 double-heading. The footage includes multiple headcodes and showcases a mix of modern traction and traditional locomotive operations across several locations on the West Coast Main Line.
This video captures freight trains and passenger services at Dagenham Dock in East London. It features Class 66 diesel locomotives hauling freight operated by Freightliner and GB Railfreight, as well as C2C Class 357 electric multiple units. The footage includes multiple units from both operators, though specific headcodes are not identified in the record.
Trains & Freight Diaries
Freight & Test Train Action! Class 37s, 66s & 70s at South Wigston & Leicester #train #railway
It features multiple locomotives including Class 37s, 66s, and a 70, operating under various headcodes such as 1Q23, 4L07, 6M40, and 6M26. The footage includes Network Rail test trains, Freightliner and GBRf container services, and highlights specific locomotives like D6851, 37610, 66308, 66718, 70813, and 66744. The content showcases a variety of train operations across the region.
This video features train spotting activities at Winsford, capturing services operated by Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway. Trains seen include Class 350, Class 66, and Class 730 units. The footage also references a future spotting session at Barnt Green. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
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Fantastic Freight and Locomotives at Leicester Coventry Nuneaton Leamington Spa 23rd September 25
This video captures freight trains and locomotives at multiple locations across the UK, including Leicester, Coventry, Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Crewe, Doncaster, Euston, Loughborough, and Felixstowe. Featured stock includes Class 66 and Class 70 locomotives operated by GBRF, Colas RailFreight, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, and others. The footage highlights various freight operations with different headcodes identified.
Highlights include the presence of two new Class 93 locomotives, 93008 and 93009, as well as footage from South Wigston Station and locations such as Leicester and the Severn Valley Railway. The video includes several headcodes, showcasing a range of freight and special movements across the network.
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Fantastic Busy Morning at Leicester Station Freight/Passenger/Light Locos Class 99 September 23rd 25
This video captures a busy morning at Leicester Station, featuring freight and passenger trains as well as light locomotives in motion. It includes East Midlands Railway Class 222s, CrossCountry 170s, GBRF classes 69, 66, 73, and new Class 99 units. Other stock seen includes Class 37407 on a shunt move, DB trains Class 66, and Colas Rail Class 43 HST powercars. The footage includes movements across several locations including Birmingham New Street, Felixstowe, Grimsby Town, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stansted Airport, and Tonbridge.
This video captures train movements at Leicester Station, featuring several locomotives including Class 69, Class 68, and multiple Class 47 units. The footage includes trains operating in the surrounding areas, with locations such as Cleethorpes, Lincoln, Drax Power Station, and others mentioned. Various operators are associated with the recorded movements, though specific operator details for individual stock items are not provided. The video highlights a day of train spotting, despite some travel challenges faced by the creator.
This video features a variety of train services, including passenger operations by East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry, as well as freight movements operated by GB Railfreight and DB. Additional rail movements include a service from Wimbledon Park Loco Sidings to Derby R.T.C. and another from Stoke On Trent North to Leicester L.I.P. The footage includes multiple locomotives and rolling stock, with headcodes 0M58 and 0Z78 noted among the recorded movements.
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Hired-In FLOPSIE Growls on TEST Train Duty - Plus LOCOS crossing at Kingsbury Branch Junction!
This video features a variety of locomotive operations, including D6851/37667 'Flopsie' working on a test train for Colas, as well as other locomotives from various operators. The footage includes scenes from Kingsbury and Tamworth, with some shots capturing locos crossing at Kingsbury Branch Junction. Several locations such as Derby, Banbury, and Trafford Park are also featured. Headcodes including 1Z75, 4H43, and others appear in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Acton Bridge, featuring multiple Class 66 locomotives including 66108, 66308, 66310, 66312, 66547, 66597, 66603, 66615, 66616, and 66744. Several operators are associated with the footage, including Avanti West Coast, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. The content was filmed on August 7th and 8th, 2025, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
This video captures train movements around Werrington Junction, featuring a variety of locomotives and services. It includes footage of freight traffic from the Midlands contributing to a busy Friday afternoon scene. The recording highlights several railway assets, including multiple classes of rolling stock and headcodes associated with different operators. Locations referenced include major stations across the UK, though specific operational details are not provided.
A GBRf Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66308, is shown operating a freight train north of Wigan on the West Coast Main Line. The train was running late and heading from Hams Hall to Mossend EuroTerminal. The footage captures the locomotive navigating a section of track with a notable incline near Wigan North Western. The headcode for the service was 4S57.
This video captures container movements along the West Coast Mainline, featuring various locomotives and freight services. It includes footage of Class 90, 68, and 66 units operating between Preston and Lancaster, with some scenes showing services passing through Crewe and Mossend EuroTerminal. The footage highlights different freight routes involving destinations such as Grangemouth, Daventry, and Coatbridge. While specific headcodes are not listed in the record, the video provides a visual overview of freight operations along this section of the network.
A video captures a train marked 66308, operated by GBRf, moving north between Preston and Lancaster. The footage shows the locomotive en route, with Mossend EuroTerminal also mentioned as a location. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video captures a series of freight and passenger train movements across various locations in the UK, including Doncaster, Felixstowe, Leeds, Ipswich, Lincoln, and London Gateway. Multiple locomotives, including classes 47, 66, and others, are identified with associated headcodes such as 0E04, 3B81, and 4E31. Operators involved include GBRF, Freightliner, and others. The footage includes trains traveling between different freight terminals and stations, highlighting the movement of goods across the rail network.
This video captures railway activity at Lancaster Castle Station, featuring several services. It includes the 47815/47826 charter service from Carlisle to Chester, the 66100 service from Seaforth to Mossend Euroterminal, and the 66308 service from Hams Hall GBRf to Mossend Euroterminal, which was running approximately two hours late. Also mentioned is the 57307 service from Crewe Gresty Bridge to Carlisle Kingmoor. The footage appears to focus on various trains passing through or operating near Lancaster.
A video recorded at Arlesey on 30 April 2025 captures several railway and aviation activities. It shows Great Northern 379024 undergoing testing, a GBRf wagon move with 66308, and Intercity 225s operating with Mk4 carriages. An RAF Chinook helicopter is also visible, likely en route to or from RAF Henlow. The footage includes trains running under headcodes 5Q99 and 6O57.
This video features Class 93 electric locomotives 93004 and 93010 at Small Heath, along with other stock including Classes 172, 37, and 66. The footage includes trains on the 0Q27 Tyseley LMD service to Worksop Down Yard, as well as freight movements. Additional locations mentioned include Crewe, Mountsorrel, Penally, Stourbridge Junction, and West Somerset Railway. Headcodes such as 0Q27, 4M32, and 6M26 are also referenced in the content.
The video captures various trains operating across different locations in the UK, including Chesterfield, Doncaster, Kidderminster, Leicester, and Hope. Multiple locomotives from classes 37, 50, 66, 68, 69, and 70 are featured, with some heading north and others southbound. The footage includes freight movements and passenger services, showcasing a range of operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, and others. Headcodes associated with the trains include 0M66, 0Z85, 2O25, and several others.