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66704
Class 66
Names carried:
Colchester Power Signalbox
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4L08
29 Jun 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
6Y48
08 Apr 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
6D80
22 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4S57
11 Mar 2026
3 videos with 66704
3 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4M27
11 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66704
3 total on headcode/date
1 journey
5S01
11 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
14 journeys
9S60
11 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
3 journeys
5Z08
11 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
6E85
27 Feb 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4E21
21 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4E21
19 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66704
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4E15
08 Nov 2025
2 videos with 66704
1 total on headcode/date
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Videos featuring 66704
A video captures the first sighting of locomotive 69002 in its new livery. The footage was recorded near Eastleigh and includes Manor Station and Longport. The recording shows a convoy passing through the area under changing weather conditions, with sleet and rain before the sun emerged shortly after. The video also features other stock items, including 66704 and 66798, and is associated with headcode 0M69. Operators linked to the content include British Railways and GBRF.
The video shows three railway units—66704, 69002, and 66798—operating on service 0M69 from Eastleigh East Yard to Longport F.D. The footage captures the train at Olton. The units involved are from stock classes 66 and 69, with no specific operator details provided in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Eastleigh, Longport, and Olton.
A train service featuring locomotives 66704 and 69001, along with another unit numbered 66794, is shown traveling from Longport to Eastleigh. The footage captures the movement of these railcars passing through Olton. The service operates under the headcode 0O69 and is associated with operators DB Schenker and GBRf. The video provides a glimpse into the operation of these locomotives on this route.
This video captures a mix of freight and passenger services featuring multiple locomotive classes, including Class 66, 221, and 444, at Eastleigh. Additional locations mentioned include Colchester and Crewe. Several locomotives are identified by their labels, though operator information is not specified for any of them. The record lacks headcode details.
This video captures freight trains in the West Midlands and North Warwickshire, featuring locations including Widney Manor and Water Orton. Multiple locomotives are identified, including several from the 66 class, with operators such as Freightliner and GBRF represented. Headcodes associated with the trains include 0Z99, 4L07, and others. The footage provides a glimpse of freight operations in these regions.
This video captures railway activity at Bentley Heath Crossing and Widney Manor, along with other locations including Banbury, Eastleigh, London Marylebone, Scunthorpe, and Marylebone. It features various stock classes such as 165, 172, and 56, alongside operators like Chiltern Railways, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, Network Rail, South Western Railway, Southeastern, and West Midlands Trains. Headcodes observed include 1A47, 1H47, 1M71, 4M19, 4M55, 4M71, and 6X01.
This video features two Class 66 locomotives, 66704 and 66549, operating on different services. 66704 is named Colchester Power Signal box and is shown running on a service from Southampton W Docks to East Mids Gateway TML operated by GBRF. 66549 is depicted on a service from Crew Bas Hall S.S.M. to Southampton M.C.T. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Colchester and Oxford.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including multiple units from classes 50 and 66, captured at several locations across the UK. The footage includes locomotives such as 50006, 66021, 66100, and others, with some associated headcodes identified. Operators represented in the metadata include DB Schenker, GBRF, and London Northwestern Railway. Locations shown range from Crewe to Widney Manor, offering a glimpse of railway activity during the filming period.
This video captures train movements at Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge during a heavy snowstorm in February 2018, known as the Beast From The East. It features various locomotives and services, including 68002 and 68023 arriving with a delayed service, 59102 handling a heavily delayed train, and several 465-class units operating in snowy conditions. Network Rail maintenance equipment is also seen passing through Tunbridge Wells. The footage highlights the impact of severe weather on railway operations during this period.
A video featuring GBRf 66704 at Leeds with two barrier vehicles is shown. The locomotive is associated with headcode 5Z67 and the locations Colchester and Leeds are mentioned. No further details about the route or operational context are provided in the metadata.
A locomotive identified as 66704 is seen moving MK3 carriages from Neville Hill to Gascoigne Wood, passing through Leeds. The train is associated with headcode 5Z69 and involves operators including East Midlands Railway, GBRF, Intercity, and Northern. The movement appears to be related to storage purposes.
This video captures railway movements in and around Bristol during late October to early November 2020. It includes convoys and light engines operating on various routes, with stock numbers such as 59005, 59101, 66301, and 66850 appearing in the footage. Locations featured include Horfield Bank, Keynsham, Westbury, Gloucester, Leeds, Plymouth, and Crewe. Operators associated with the content are Colas and Freightliner. The record lacks headcode information but includes details of stock, locations, and operators involved in the operations shown.
This video features a collection of freight train footage captured in September 2020, showcasing various locomotives and rolling stock. The content includes unseen footage and highlights split into two parts. Identified stock includes classes 37 and 60, along with some class 66 units, though operators are not specified for these assets. The footage is associated with Inverness as a location. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures freight train activity in East London, particularly around Stratford and London Liverpool Street. Several freight services are visible, with some 2C2 services diverted into London Liverpool Street. The footage includes a variety of rolling stock, including classes 321, 357, and 360, operated by companies such as C2C, Freightliner, and Greater Anglia. Multiple locations across the UK rail network are also featured in the metadata.
It includes footage of trains passing through Werrington Junction, with some clips showing activity on the Joint Line at Stowgate. Several Class 66 locomotives are identified, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The locations featured include Werrington Junction, Peterborough, and Stamford.
This video features a variety of railway scenes from Kent, including engineering trains and services operated by different rail companies. Notable sightings include HS1 MPVs crossing the Medway Bridge, 66007 with an engineers train at Cuxton, and newly repainted 66704 passing Paddock Wood. Thameslink stock is seen working a service between Cannon Street and Hastings, while 375301 is captured at Sevenoaks shortly after its repaint. Other locomotives and rolling stock are also highlighted during their operations across locations such as High Brooms, Tonbridge, and Sandwich.
This video captures freight train movements filmed across three locations in the UK shortly before lockdown measures were introduced. It includes footage of multiple locomotives and freight services, with identified stock numbers, operators, and headcodes present in the metadata. The locations featured include Felixstowe, Garston, Northampton, and Northampton Castle Yard.
The footage includes the shunting of these locomotives by 37419, which is noted as a personal favourite livery. Other locomotives present include several Class 66 units and another Class 37 unit. The video provides a glimpse into railway operations from that time period at the location.
A video captures the arrival of locomotive 66704 with train 4M01 at Hams Hall Freight Terminal. The footage shows a working train operated by GBRF, which was running from Felixstowe to Hams Hall. This appears to be a rare recording of this particular movement at the freight terminal.
This video showcases a variety of freight trains hauled by GBRf Class 66 locomotives operating in the South East of England. It includes footage of services between locations such as Slade Green, Felixstowe, Doncaster, Crawley, and Tonbridge, with headcodes including 5Q89, 4Z26, 4M29, and others. The recordings feature different dates and routes, highlighting the diverse operations of these freight trains across the region.
This video captures freight traffic movements through Newport and surrounding areas, showcasing a range of cargo including steel, coal, petroleum, containers, clay, and limestone. Locomotives seen include classes 43, 56, 60, 66, 67, and 70, operated by various companies such as DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services, EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF. The footage includes movements through locations like Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Taunton, with headcodes identified as 0B85, 1M06, and 1P20.
This video captures rail activity at several locations in Kent, including Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and Paddock Wood. It features light engine moves and includes footage of 66-class locomotives, such as 66088, 66704, 66710, and 66724. The content also shows freight operations, including gypsum transport at Sevenoaks and a steel train moving from Margam to Dollands Moor. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Freightliner, and GBRF. Some details such as headcodes are not included in the record.
This video includes footage of multiple British Rail Class 66 locomotives, including units numbered 66701 to 66707 and 87030 and 87034, as well as a Class 90 unit numbered 90001. The content features scenes from locations such as Newport, Stratford, Cambridge, and Alstom. The audio mentions a naming event for locomotive 66701 at Willesden in 2001, along with a brief trailer of a cab ride on a train heading to Cambridge. Some details about operators and specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
This video shows the unloading of GBRf 66 class locomotives numbered 66701 through to 66707 at Newport. The locomotives are being lifted with an onboard crane and moved to dockside track. Locomotive 37419 is used as a shunter during the process until the units are ready to be transported to Willesden for naming. The footage captures the initial delivery and handling of these rail assets.
This video features a collection of railway workings filmed in April and May 2019, showcasing various trains across different locations. It includes double-headed 47-class locomotives operating in Kent and London, rare freight diversions through Upminster, and a range of freight services in East Anglia and on the West Coast Main Line. Trains featured include several 66-class locomotives with headcodes such as 4L48, 4M29, and 6M92, operating between locations like Felixstowe, Ely, Purfleet, and Brampton. The footage highlights a variety of freight movements and special operations during that period.
A video captures GBRf 66704 operating at full power through Tunbridge Wells on a service between Tonbridge and Mountfield. The footage shows the locomotive running with its fan engaged, likely as part of the 6H81 service. The scene is set in the Tunbridge Wells area, with additional reference to Tonbridge in the description. No other specific details about the journey or surrounding context are provided in the metadata.
The footage includes a light engine 66 passing through Maidstone East and Maidstone Barracks. Identified stock includes classes 66 and 92, with operators DB Schenker and EWS associated with the recording. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures railfreight activity in the Tonbridge area during early April 2012. It features freight traffic involving locomotives 66704 and 66744, both classified as class 66. The footage includes locations such as High Brooms, Paddock Wood, and Tonbridge. Operators involved are GBRF and Network Rail. While the record contains details on stock, operators, and locations, headcode information is not available in this metadata.
This video captures various freight and passenger trains in Kent, featuring multiple locomotive classes. The footage includes trains at High Brooms, Sevenoaks, and Otford. Identified stock includes Class 465, 66, and 67 locomotives, with GBRF as the operator. No headcodes are present in the record.
A British Rail Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66704, is seen hauling a South West Trains Class 455 electric multiple unit departing from Clapham Junction. The train is working a service between Wimbledon and Ilford. The operators involved are GBRf and South West Trains. The locations featured include Clapham Junction, Wimbledon, and Ilford. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A video captures a variety of railway stock at Tonbridge, featuring Class 37, 375, 66, and 73 locomotives. The footage includes GBRf convoys, light engines, and test trains, with specific units identified as 37229, 37409, 375623, 66704, and 73212. Several operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, Direct Rail Services, Europhoenix, GBRF, Network Rail, and Southeastern. The recording highlights a range of locomotives in operation or testing at the location.
A GBRF Class 66 freight locomotive passes through Grantham with a train working between Middleton Towers and Monk Bretton Redfearns. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures freight traffic at Tonbridge and Paddock Wood, featuring locomotives from DB Schenker and GBRf. Several Class 66 units are shown, including some recently acquired by GBRf at the time of filming. The footage includes various locations along the route, with a focus on the busy freight operations taking place in late January 2012.
This video features a variety of railway stock and traffic types captured across multiple locations in Scotland. Identified locomotives include classes 156, 158, 314, 320, 334, and 60, along with some 66-class units. Operators represented include British Railways, Caledonian Sleeper, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GWR, Network Rail, and Scot Rail. Locations shown include Carstairs, Clitheroe, Fort William, Galashiels, Holytown, London Euston, and Malcolm Logistics. Headcodes present in the footage include 1S26, 4E99, 4M00, 4M25, 4M27, 4S43
A video shows GBRF Class 66 freight locomotives 66752 and 66704 passing through Doncaster. The footage captures the locomotives accelerating as part of a freight working from Doncaster Down Decoy to Immingham Mineral Quay. No operator details are provided for the individual locomotives, though GBRF is noted as the operator. The location of Doncaster is clearly visible in the video. Headcode information is not included in the metadata.
This video compilation showcases a range of railfreight operations across the UK, featuring both diesel and electric locomotives including classes 56, 59, 60, 66, 70, 86, and 92. It includes footage from various locations such as Felixstowe, Doncaster, Hither Green, Fairwater, and others. Headcodes present include 4L87, 4E55, 6L37, and several others. Operators involved are Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF.
This video features railway scenes from South Wales and around Newport in early 2001. It includes footage of HST services, freight operations, and GBRf deliveries from Newport Docks. The content also covers coal runs at Burrows Siding near Swansea and a Postal Service operated by 67027. Additional clips show the departure of the Merseyside Beat railtour with locomotive 67003. Several Class 66 and Class 67 locomotives are identified, though operators and headcodes are not specified in the metadata.
This video captures scenes from the launch of locomotive 66701 at Willesden Depot in 2001. It includes footage of trains passing through Newport and mentions events related to the naming ceremony at Willesden. The recording features multiple British Rail Class 66 and Class 87 locomotives, as well as a Class 90 unit. The video was originally recorded on Hi 8 format and has been re-edited with new camera footage. Operators associated with the content include GBRF and Virgin Trains, while locations referenced are Newport, March, and Alstom.
A train operated by Eurostar, with assistance from GBRF locomotive 66704, travelled from London St Pancras to Kingsbury via Peterborough, Leicester, and Burton. The journey was delayed due to late departures and shunting operations at Kingsbury. The train arrived at the location two hours later than scheduled. The video captures the arrival of this train, which was being prepared for scrapping. The route included sections of the East Coast Main Line and Coalville line. Stock involved includes 60100 and 66704.
This video captures freight traffic along the Glasgow & South Western Railway route, filmed following damage to the Lamington Viaduct. It features multiple locomotives including classes 60 and 66, with headcodes such as 1A99 and 4M00. The footage includes locations like Carlisle, Dumfries, and Johnstone, with operators including British Railways, EWS, GBRF, Scot Rail, and South Western Railway represented in the metadata.
A video captures DRS 66304 and 66422 hauling the Bridgwater Flasks train heading to Crewe, with the train stopping at Stapleton Road station in Bristol. The footage includes the headcode 6M63.
It includes footage of various locomotives and rolling stock, with some shots featuring services to York and Southall. Operators such as Virgin Trains, Northern, and Network Rail are represented, along with locations including Bletchley, Preston, and Felixstowe. Headcodes and specific train numbers are included in the metadata, providing further detail on the services captured.
A video captures a train journey featuring locomotives 47727 and 47739, along with 66704, on the Lickey Incline. The footage includes scenes from Bromsgrove, Bank, Kings Norton, and Swindon. Headcodes 3S33 and 6V80 are identified in the content. The video shows a train operating under foggy conditions, with additional footage of another service running between West Burton and Portbury.
The footage includes freight operations and stabled engines. Operators associated with the content include Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, GBRF, and Network Rail. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures scenes from Lancaster and Newport stations in 1996, featuring Intercity services at Lancaster Castle Station and footage of freight trains near Newport Tunnels. The content includes a variety of railway operations from that period, with one locomotive identified as stock number 66704. No headcodes are present in the record.
This video captures railway activity in the Midlands, primarily around Rugby. It features a variety of stock including classes 37 and 66 locomotives with labels such as 37601, 37610, 57312, and 66017 among others. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, and Maritime. A headcode of 0U43 is also noted in the metadata.
This video captures a visit to Ingatestone station, showcasing a variety of locomotives. Among the stock identified are classes 57, 66, 70, 82, and 90, with specific examples including 57008, 57009, 66533, 66704, 66728, 70003, 82107, 90001, 90007, and 90009. The operators associated with the footage include Freightliner and GBRF. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A video captures GBRF 66709 operating on service 6T61 at Whitemoor Yard, with additional locations including Woodgrange Park, Barking, Egton, Par, and Whitemoor Yard. The footage includes stock numbered 66704 and 66709, operated by GBRF and Network Rail. No further details about the journey or context are provided in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of trains operating in and around London, featuring services from multiple locations including Northampton, Felixstowe, Clapham Junction, and Trafford Park. Several headcodes are identified, such as 4M01, 1Z86, and 6X50, associated with different routes. The footage includes trains operated by various companies and features a range of stock numbers, including Class 66 and Class 350 units. Some locations mentioned include North Sheen and Paddington, highlighting the diversity of services captured during the recording.
This video captures the naming ceremony of locomotive 66701 and the delivery of several other units arranged in numerical order outside a depot. The footage includes multiple British Rail Class 66 and Class 67 locomotives, as well as some Class 87 units. The event took place at a location associated with March, though specific operational details are not provided. The video quality is affected by movement and the presence of other photographers and staff.
This video captures the arrival and unloading of a GBRF Class 66 locomotive at Newport Docks, along with the movement of another Class 66 unit. It also features the shunting operations of loco 09203 and a cavalcade of five locomotives crossing the River at Newport. The footage includes several Class 66 locomotives, including units numbered 66701 to 66712, with GBRF listed as one of the operators involved. The scene takes place in Newport and March.
It includes locomotives from multiple operators such as Direct Rail Services, Colas, DB Schenker, and others. The footage features a range of stock including classes 37, 43, 47, 57, and 66, among others. The recording highlights the diversity of freight operations at the time, with no headcodes identified in the metadata.
A group of Class 66 diesel locomotives, numbered 66020, 66031, 66047, and 66204, are shown passing north through Penrith on the West Coast Mainline. The footage captures the movement of these locomotives heading towards Mossend on 23 February 2013. While specific operator details are not included in the record, the video provides a visual record of the locomotives in operation during this time. Some additional locomotive numbers appear in the metadata but may not be visible in the footage.
This video features various freight and special train services captured around Derby, Olton, and Stafford. Locomotives seen include 43013, 43062, 66204, 66527, 66570, and 90041. The footage includes operations by Freightliner, Network Rail, and Rail Express Systems. No headcodes are listed in the available metadata.