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66693
Class 66
Videos featuring 66693
A freight train operated by GBRF, identified as 66693, is shown moving along a route that includes Hellifield and Horton-in-Ribblesdale. The train carries aggregate cargo and is associated with headcode 6J84. The footage captures part of a journey from Horton-in-Ribblesdale Quarry to Brindle Heath Agg. No further details about the journey or additional context are provided in the available metadata.
This video features GBRf Class 66 diesel locomotives hauling biomass trains in South Tyneside. The first clip shows No. 66742 operating a train from Tyne Coal Terminal to Lynemouth Power Station, while the second shows No. 66693 passing Monkton with empty biomass wagons heading back to Tyne Coal Terminal. A third segment captures Northern Railways Class 158 DMU No. 158907 carrying a passenger service between Carlisle and Middlesbrough. The footage includes various locations such as Fellgate and Pelaw, along with headcodes 6N86 and 6N19.
A Freightliner locomotive, identified as 66593, is shown crossing the River Cam towards Cambridge with a train carrying 41 containers. The service, operating under headcode 4L73, was running four minutes late and was en route from Tinsley Intermodal Terminal to London Gateway.
This video features a montage of diesel-powered freight trains operating in East Lancashire between January and June 2026. The footage includes locomotives from Class 66, along with mentions of Classes 37, 43, and 68. Trains are shown passing through locations such as Accrington, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Hapton, Huncoat, and Whalley. While specific operators are listed in the metadata, they are not explicitly mentioned in the video content. The record does not include headcodes.
A notable appearance is made by "The Royal Artilleryman," heading towards Blackburn en route to Crewe. The footage also includes a rescue locomotive assisting an aggregate train with a failed engine at the rear. Several locations are shown, including Hellifield, Bentham, Blackburn, Carlisle, Crewe, and others, with headcodes associated with various services.
A video captures freight trains passing through Blackburn on the Blackburn to Hellifield line in east Lancashire. The 6J89 loaded aggregate service from Horton In Ribblesdale Quarry to Brindle Heath was operated by GBRF class 66 locomotive 66693, while the 6C52 empty freight service from Ashton In Makerfield to Horton In Ribblesdale Quarry was operated by GBRF class 66 locomotive 66689. The footage includes observations of these trains at Ramsgreve station.
This video captures freight train activity across several locations in and around London, including Clapham Junction, Hither Green, Lewisham, and Trafford Park. It features multiple trains operated by companies such as Freightliner, British Railways, and GBRF, with headcodes including 1L98, 4E07, and 4L19. The footage includes a variety of stock types, predominantly Class 66 locomotives, and provides an overview of freight operations in the region.
This video captures a range of train movements across the Scottish Central Belt, including freight operations, test trains, and passenger services. Notable sightings include Class 43 units working on PLPR tests, fast-moving Class 397 services, and the Garrison Growlers tour navigating inclines. The footage includes appearances by multiple locomotives and rolling stock, with some scenes showing engineering trains and diverted routes. Locations covered include Camelon, Cumbernauld, Greenfaulds, Carluke, Newton, and near Helensburgh Upper, with operators such as Lumo, Network Rail, and Caledonian Sleeper represented.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺 🎺🎺🎺👍 Western Consort 69009 Blue Lightning 66702 on tow & Mersey multimodal gateway 15/4/2026
This video features a freight train operated by GBRf, including locomotive 69009 "Blue Lightning" and 66702 on tow, moving sand hoppers from Middleton Towers to Barnby Dun. Another freight service, operated by Freightliner, carries containers and wagons from Tinsley Intermodal Terminal to London Gateway. The footage includes trains running with headcodes 6E85 and 4L73 near Gainsborough Lea Road.
A variety of freight movements are captured running via the CrossCountry route through Oakham, including intermodal, automotive and Network Rail services. The footage features multiple locomotives and trains such as 66759, 66598, 66513, 69004 and others operating on headcodes 6L48, 4L42, 4S88 and 6L15. The video highlights freight diversions taking place during a period of disruption on the WCML, showcasing different types of traffic over this scenic route.
A video shows GBRf 66795 'Bescot LDC' and 66693 operating a service from Hoo Junction Up Yard to Whitemoor Yard. The train is working headcode 6L37. The footage captures the movement of these locomotives, likely en route to Cambridge North. The video provides insight into the operations of GBRf on this route.
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Heavy Aggregate Trains at Ribblehead: Beautiful Settle & Carlisle Line 04 March 2026
The footage shows three heavy freight trains, likely carrying around 2000 tons each, moving along a steep gradient between Horton and Arcow Quarries towards Blea Moor. Additional services such as an engineer's train and a log train are also visible heading south. The scene includes regular passenger services running on this popular but infrequent route. Various locomotives and headcodes are present, indicating multiple operators involved in the operations.
This video features a variety of freight trains operating across multiple locations in the UK. Trains include classes 43, 56, and 66, with headcodes such as 1Q68, 4M57, and 6G42. The footage captures movements between sites like Doncaster, York, London Gateway, Mossend Euroterminal, and Tinsley Yard. Operators involved include GBRF, Colas, Direct Rail Services, Network Rail, and others. The video provides a snapshot of freight operations across different routes and times throughout the day.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
PlanterCam 7th/8th February 2026 with bonus “Harry Beck” at the end that PlanterCam missed 8/2/2026
This video features a compilation of train movements recorded around Gainsborough Lea Road, Lee, and Lincoln. It includes footage of multiple trains, including Class 150, Class 158, and Class 195 units, as well as Class 66 locomotives. The content also references a specific event involving train 195024 arriving at platform 2 alongside another service. Additional details about the operators involved are included in the metadata.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Is 5 locos enough? GB Railfreight construction & Amanda & Chinook & Gail Richardson & Harry Beck
A video captures a freight train operated by GB Railfreight, featuring five Class 66 locomotives: 66693, 66721, 66723, 66766, and 66771. The train runs with headcode 4D80 from Peterborough to Doncaster, carrying empty container flatbeds and freight wagons. The journey includes a stop at Gainsborough Lea Road. The footage shows the locomotives in operation, highlighting their use in intermodal freight services.
Damien's Trains and Travels
Triple Header Shunting 66s 66693, 66312 & 66753, Wellingborough Neilson’s Sidings, 7th February 2026
A video shows three Class 66 diesel locomotives—numbered 66693, 66312 'Nigel Harris', and 66753 'EMD Roberts Road'—shunting three trucks at Wellingborough Neilson’s Sidings. Additional locomotives present include Class 66 No. 66207 and Class 222 No. 222023. The footage captures railway operations in the Wellingborough area, with no headcodes identified in the record.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Trains At Carlisle Lancaster Warrington Stafford Wigan North Western 26/27 January
This video captures freight trains operating across multiple locations in the UK, including Carlisle, Lancaster, Stafford, Warrington Bank Quay, and Wigan North Western. It features a variety of locomotives such as Class 66s from Colas RailFreight, GBRF, Freightliner, and Direct Rail Services (DRS), along with other freight operators. The footage spans two days in early January and includes trains running on the West Coast Main Line.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Cold Evening at Warrington Bank Quay Freight/Passenger Trains 26th January 26 WCML
Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, Northern Class 195s, Transport for Wales Class 197s, Direct Rail Services Class 66, Colas Railfreight Class 70s, and GBRF Class 66 in Railfreight Grey. The footage includes trains operating across several locations such as Carlisle, Chester, Chirk, Euston, Glasgow Central, Leeds, Llandudno, London Euston, and Manchester Airport. Headcodes present include 1D71, 1E70, 6C41, 6E24, 6K05, 9M59, 9M84
A Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66693, is seen operating on the West Coast Main Line and passing through the Springs Branch south of Wigan. The locomotive, which has undergone re-gearing and renumbering as part of a fleet upgrade program by GBRF, was transporting aggregates from Ribblehead Quarry to Ashton In Makerfield. The video captures this movement during a cold afternoon in early 2026.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Monster mega GBRf loco move 66722, 66773, 66764, 66693, 66781 0D79 18;22 10E Lea Road 27/12/2025
A video captures a significant locomotive move involving multiple Class 66 diesel-electric freight locomotives, including 66722, 66773, 66764, 66693, and 66781. The movement appears to be between Gainsborough Lea Road, Peterborough, and Doncaster, with headcode 0D79 associated with the operation. The event is linked to GB Railfreight and British Railways, though specific operational details are not provided in the metadata.
A variety of locomotives are shown at Toton TMD, including operational and stored units. Among the highlights are 60063 undergoing what appears to be a test cycle, 37607 passing through the depot on its way to Barrow Hill from Derby, and 66004 exiting after maintenance. Other locos present include 60026, which was recently hired by DC Rail from GBRf following a fire involving 60047. The video provides an overview of the depot's activity with several Class 60 and Class 37 locomotives visible.
It features a variety of train stock including British Rail Class 20 locomotives, Class 375, 378, and 465 EMUs, operated by GB Railfreight, London Overground, Southeastern, and others. The footage includes both passenger and freight services, showcasing the diversity of rail operations in the area.
This video captures freight train movements filmed between Acton Yard and Southall. It features a variety of stock including classes 59 and 66, with operators such as DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, LNER, and London Overground identified. The footage includes locations such as Brentford, Dagenham Dock, Ealing Broadway, Hanwell, Paddington, Southall, and West Ealing. Headcodes recorded include 4L33, 6L43, 6L52, 6V03, and 6V50.
This video captures freight and passenger train operations in North West London, near South Kenton and Harrow & Wealdstone. It features locomotives including Class 66, 67, 350, 377, 390, 710, and 730 EMUs operating on the West Coast Main Line and Watford DC Line. Operators involved include Avanti West Coast, DB Schenker, GBRF, London Northwestern Railway, London Overground, and Southern. The footage includes a variety of rolling stock, though specific headcodes are not identified in the record.
This video captures train activity in Kent, featuring multiple locomotives and locations. The footage includes stock numbers such as 20302, 20311, 59201, 66689, 66693, 66754, 66953, and 73964. Operators present in the metadata include Freightliner, GBRF, HNRC Swietelsky, Network Rail, and RailAdventure. Locations shown are Charing, Denham, Marden, Tonbridge, and Tonbridge West Yard. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
A video shows GBRF 66693 passing through Cambridge North Platform 2, operating service 6L37 from Hoo Junction Up Yard to Whitemoor Yard. Great Northern locomotives 387106 and 387109 are also visible, with the latter arriving at Cambridge North Platform 1 for service 1T37 from Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross. The footage captures rail operations in Cambridge and nearby locations.
A rail vehicle identified as 66693, operated by GBRF, is shown passing through Cambridge North Platform 2. The footage captures the locomotive working on a service with headcode 6L37, traveling between Hoo Junction Up Yard and Whitemoor Yard. The locations mentioned include Cambridge North, Cambridge, and Whitemoor Yard.
This video features a variety of railway stock and operations across several locations in England. Trains from multiple operators are shown, including British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Freightliner, and GBRF. The footage includes locomotives such as classes 59 and 66, along with various headcodes. Locations covered include Swindon, Stone, Banbury, Hanwell, Hereford, Oxford, Reading, Salisbury, Theale, and Upton. The video was filmed on a day when freight traffic was reportedly lower than usual, but several trains were still captured for filming purposes.
This video features a number of rail vehicles, including Colas-operated units 37219 and 37421, along with other freight locomotives and rolling stock, captured at Swindon and Westbury. The footage includes various classes of stock such as 158, 37, and 66 series vehicles, though specific operator details for some units are not provided. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line stations, showing freight movements related to quarries in Somerset as well as petroleum and container traffic. Locomotives observed include Class 59 and Class 66 units. The footage also includes a back-to-back power car move. Operators present are DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, Freightliner, GBRF, and GWR. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
RCTS Cardiff, visit to Birminghams Freightliner Depot and Bescot, Part 2a
This video features railway operations in and around Bescot, including locomotive 68009 on service 6G94 from Crewe to Basford Hall. It also shows activity at the Freightliner Depot with several Class 66 locomotives, including 66416, 66593, and 66597. Other services mentioned include 4O17 working to Southampton and 4M94 arriving from Felixstowe. The footage includes various stock numbers and headcodes associated with these operations.