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66706
Class 66
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Nene Valley
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6X44
08 Sep 2026
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
2 journeys
0Z98
08 Sep 2026
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4E14
10 Jun 2026
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4L11
06 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4L11
03 Mar 2026
3 videos with 66706
3 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4E24
03 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66706
3 total on headcode/date
2 journeys
4L73
03 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
3 journeys
4E81
03 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66706
3 total on headcode/date
1 journey
6Q40
03 Mar 2026
2 videos with 66706
3 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4E14
12 Feb 2026
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
1 journey
6L37
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
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4S43
02 Sep 2025
2 videos with 66706
2 total on headcode/date
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Videos featuring 66706
This video features a collection of railway workings filmed between late August and early September 2018, including various locomotives and freight services. It includes footage of stock moves involving classes 37, 47, and 68, as well as multiple freight trains operating across locations such as Felixstowe, Ely, Eastleigh, Norwich, and Trafford Park. Headcodes include 4L02, 4L41, 4L45, 4L89, 4M23, 4M63, 4M87, 4S88, 4Z33, and 5L46. Operators involved are British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, and GBRF.
A railtour featuring multiple train services is shown arriving and departing Bridgend. The footage includes a high-speed run through the station and back to London Victoria, along with scenes of freight traffic including coal and steel movements. Additional trains are seen at Paddington, and the video captures operations in locations such as Aberdare, Maesteg, Pen-y-Bont, Tondu, and others. The recording highlights various train types operating on the network during an afternoon session in the rain.
This video captures freight and railtour movements featuring a variety of locomotives, including classes 37, 47, and 66, along with a 99 class. Operators associated with the footage include Blue Pullman, British Railways, GBRF, Northern, and West Coast Railways. The locations shown are Balmoral and Harlech. While specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the video provides a visual record of railway activity during summer.
This video features a cab ride in a Class 66 locomotive, likely either 66195 or 66706, recorded during a journey from Broxbourne and Tottenham Hale to Stratford, with a return trip to Cambridge. The footage includes high-speed running and historical views of a now-demolished yard and depot. The operators involved are noted as British Railways, EWS, and GBRF. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures a journey from Stratford to Cambridge in June 2001, featuring a driver's eye view. It includes footage of the train arriving at Cambridge yard, running around the train, and continuing to Harlow Town. The route passes through two tunnels and reaches speeds over 60mph. Locations mentioned include Cambridge, Audley End, Broxbourne, Harlow Town, and Stratford. The video features stock numbers 365540 and 66706, with operators including GBRf and BR - Sectors.
A cab ride recorded in June 2001 shows a journey from Stratford Yard to freight sidings at Cambridge, featuring locomotive 66706. The video captures a driver training run with a full load of stone. The route includes locations such as Seven Sisters and Stone. The operator is associated with GBRf, though specific operational details are not provided in the metadata. Some parts of the journey may be fast-forwarded due to changes at Stratford Yard.
A locomotive identified as 66706 is seen pulling a newly built Thameslink Class 700 unit, numbered 700123, through Hildenborough on a service operating between Dollands Moor and Hornsey with headcode 6X71. The footage captures this movement during an early morning operation.
This video showcases a range of railfreight operations across the UK, featuring both diesel and electric locomotives. It includes workings with classes 60, 66, 86, 90, and 70, recorded between May and August 2016. Specific movements include services from Felixstowe to various destinations such as Crewe, Trafford Park, and Hams Hall, as well as operations at locations like Ledburn Junction, Marks Tey, and Tonbridge. Headcodes such as 4L48, 4M87, and 4S88 are noted, alongside operators including DB Schenker, Freightliner, and GBRF.
A GBRF Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66706, is seen accelerating through Alnmouth on a freight service heading towards Millerhill. The video captures the locomotive in motion as it passes through this Northumberland location. While the operator and specific route details are not provided in the metadata, the footage highlights the movement of the train during its journey. No headcode information is available for this recording.
It features multiple locomotives including classes 37 and 47, with stock numbers such as 37025, 37057, 47812, and others. Several operators are associated with the footage, including British Railways, Colas, Freightliner, and others. While specific locations and headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the content provides a visual record of rail activity from that period.
This video features unseen footage from December 2017, capturing rail activity across several locations including Birmingham International, Coleshill Parkway, Felixstowe, Marston Green, Northfield, Water Orton, West Brompton, and Willesden Junction. Various stock items with classifications such as 158, 319, 33, 345, and 37 are identified, along with headcodes like 0Z73, 1Z65, 4L29, and others. Multiple operators including British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, Network Rail, and Northern are associated with the content.
A video shows GBRf 66706 towing GBRf Grey 66747 passing through Tunbridge Wells on a summer day. The train is working the 0Y22 service from Hoo Junction to St Leonards. The footage captures the movement of these two units as they travel south through the area.
This video features a selection of railfreight operations across the UK, recorded between September and December 2015. It includes various diesel and electric locomotives such as classes 37, 56, 59, 66, 70, 86, and 92. Several headcodes are noted, including 4O15, 4O43, and 4M56, with locations spanning Chichester, Dagenham Dock, Eastleigh, and others. Operators associated with these services include Colas, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and First Great Western.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including multiple class 47 diesel locomotives and several class 66 units. It includes footage of the Belmont British Pullman and an LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 locomotive, 45212. The locations covered include Belmont, Acton Main Line, Carpenders Park, Clapham Junction, Hemel Hempstead, Kilburn High Road, Stonebridge Park, Watford Junction, and Willesden Junction. Operators featured in the video include Blue Pullman, British Railways, DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, London Overground, South West Trains, South Western Railway, and Virgin Trains. Headcodes present in the footage include 0A72, 0M92, 1Y8
A loaded china clay train is shown running in daylight between Dollands Moor and Wembley, typically a night-time operation. The train was brought through the Channel Tunnel by locomotive 92028 and is being hauled by 66706 on this leg due to issues with other 92-class units and power supply problems near Wembley. The final destination of the train is Irvine.
This video features multiple train services passing through Tunbridge Wells during late summer 2017. It includes various compositions operating on the Hoo Junction to St Leonards route and its return service, identified by headcodes 0Y22 and 0Y23. The footage captures several trains with locomotives and carriages, including units numbered 66706, 66717, 66718, 66719, 66720, 66726, 66730, 66747, 66750, and 66769. The operators involved are British Railways, GBRF, and Southeastern.
A group of trains, including 66752, 73136, 66725, 66753, and 66706, are shown passing West St Leonard's as part of a fuel trip. The footage captures the movement towards Hastings, where the train reverses before heading back towards Tonbridge. The headcode 0Y23 is associated with this working. Operators GBRF and South Western Railway are linked to the video, though specific operator details for individual trains are not provided.
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 a journey to Scunthorpe, featuring footage of 11 different classes of locomotives. The route includes various locations such as Aberdeen, Doncaster, and London King's Cross. Multiple operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, DB Schenker, and Virgin Trains. Several headcodes are also identified 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.
This video captures a series of freight trains passing through Acton Bridge during a Friday lunchtime period. The footage includes multiple trains with headcodes such as 4E10, 4M45, 6K32, 6F33, 6H32, and 6E26, operating between locations like Fiddlers Ferry, Felixstowe, Bredbury, Runcorn, Halewood, and Garston. Various stock numbers, primarily from the 66 class, are visible, though operators are not specified in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Eastleigh. Several rail vehicles are identified, including classes 158, 159, and 444, though no specific operator is associated with them in the metadata. The event took place on a day when railway enthusiasts met up, as noted in the description. While details about the exact services or routes involved are not provided, the footage offers a glimpse into rail operations at this location. Some information may be limited due to missing data fields.
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GBRf 66722 + 66706 Departs Hastings For Hoo Junction - Wednesday 16th March 2016
A video captures GBRf 66722 and 66706 departing from Hastings heading towards Hoo Junction. The footage includes the locomotives involved in the journey, with GBRf identified as the operator. The location of Hastings is clearly featured in the recording. No headcode information is available in the metadata.
This video captures the final movement of Class 66 locomotives into the UK in 2016, featuring a GBRf new shed convoy near Droitwich. The footage includes two Class 66 locomotives, numbered 66706 and 66708. Operators associated with the content include British Railways and GBRF, while locations mentioned are Doncaster and Newport. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including Class 47, 57, and 67 diesel multiple units, captured at several London locations such as Euston, Clapham Junction, Ealing Broadway, Wandsworth Town, and Denmark Hill. Additional locations include Dereham, Hastings, Reading, Stratford, and Tunbridge Wells. The footage includes headcodes such as 1Z27, 1Z40, 5Z22, 5Z35, and 5Z36. Operators associated with the content include Caledonian Sleeper, EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, and West Coast Railways.
This video captures train movements around Solihull and nearby areas, featuring a variety of freight services. It includes locomotives such as 67017, 66516, 31233, 66591, 66587, 66706, 60054, and others. The footage was compiled over several months and highlights different locomotive numbers in operation. Operators associated with the content include DB Schenker, Freightliner, and GWR. Some locations shown are Solihull, Nuneaton, and Water Orton.
A video featuring a record-breaking journey covering 1387 miles on British Railways and Network Rail networks within 23 hours and 53 minutes in October 1984. The route included stops at Cardiff, Doncaster, Kings Cross, Edinburgh, Paddington, Swansea, and others. Additional clips show various railway scenes from different years, including locomotives at Southport, Blackburn, Glenfinnan, and Newport. The journey aimed to raise funds for the NSPCC.
A group of eight Class 66 locomotives, including units numbered 66706, 66766, 66767, 66768, 66769, 66770, 66771, and 66772, are shown operating on a route from Newport Docks to Doncaster Robert Rds Shed. The footage captures the convoy passing through Water Orton approximately eight minutes late. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
A video captures a GBRF locomotive convoy, including units 66706, 66766, and others, operating on a working from Newport Docks to Doncaster. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Water Orton. The convoy was part of a movement involving multiple locomotives, with details provided about their order in the train.
It features a variety of rolling stock, including Class 156, Class 158, and Class 43 units, though operators associated with these vehicles are not specified in the metadata. The footage also includes Skegness as a location. While no headcodes are identified in the data, the video provides a visual record of train movements at this key station.
This video captures footage from the Whittlesea area, featuring a range of locomotives including 170104, 66040, 66504, 66706, 66707, and 66744. The content is associated with the GBRF operator and includes references to British Railways and Freightliner. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a variety of Class 66 locomotives operating across different routes in the UK. The footage includes trains such as 66011, 66130, 66162, 66172, 66431, 66558, 66591, and 66706, with movements recorded between locations including Ipswich, Corby, Eastleigh, and Felixstowe. The operators involved include Colas, Freightliner, and Network Rail. Some freight services, such as those operated by Colas to Portbury, were cancelled. The video provides a snapshot of freight activity around Whitacre Junction.
A locomotive, identified as 66706, is shown arriving and departing from Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen with a trial run at the coal loading yard. The footage includes local school children and rail photographers present at the scene. Several other locomotives are also mentioned in the metadata, including 56076, 60076, 66074, and 66076. The operator EWS is associated with the video, and locations include Ammanford and Par. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features rail travel across several locations, including Rugby, Clapham Junction, Kensington, Milton Keynes, and Northampton. The journey was affected by various disruptions, such as a passenger falling ill on the first train, delays due to engineering works in London, and an incident involving a person being struck by a train on the Southern line. Multiple rail stock types are identified, along with several operators and locations covered during the trip. Headcodes associated with the journey are also noted.
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.
This video captures footage from Newport Docks in South Wales, featuring locomotives associated with GBRf. The clip includes several Class 66 and Class 37 locomotives, including 66702, 66705, 66706, 66707, and 37417, which were part of the first delivery of GBRf locomotives. The footage was recorded on board a ship and at the dockside. Additional locations mentioned include Lewes, March, and Par, though these may not be directly related to the main event captured in the video.
A cab ride is shown on a locomotive numbered 66706, operating between Cambridge and Stratford. The journey is described as part of a return trip following an eventful day, with the train arriving at Stratford at 9:00. The video was recorded with permission from GBRf. Other locations mentioned include Hope. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video shows a train arriving at Cambridge, where the crew performs a run-round maneuver and prepares for the return journey to Stratford. The footage is part of a series documenting a trip to Cambridge on stock numbered 365540 and 66706. Additional locations mentioned include Harlow Town, which will be featured in the next segment. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A rail journey is shown from Stratford to Cambridge, featuring the locomotive 66706. The video provides a cab ride perspective and includes commentary about the second part of the trip to Cambridge in 2001. While specific operator and headcode details are not available, the footage captures travel between the two locations. The record contains limited metadata, with some fields such as operator and headcode missing.
This video features a cab ride in a 66706 train from the old Stafford depot to Cambridge and back, recorded around 2001. The journey passes through several locations including South Tottenham, Seven Sisters, Bruce Grove, Silver Street, and Edmonton Green. The footage highlights changes observed over 12 years on the route. No operator or headcode information is available in the record.
This video features a collection of railway images captured at various locations including Barking, Dagenham Dock, Doncaster, and Plymouth. It includes footage of multiple train stock types such as classes 31, 37, and 66, along with headcodes indicating different services. Operators associated with the content include DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. The video provides a visual record of railway operations from 2012, sourced from high-quality railcams available at the mentioned locations.
A video captures GBRF 66706, a Class 66 locomotive, at Whitemoor Yard and Dagenham Dock, with movement towards Upminster. The train is associated with headcode 6T64. Operators involved include British Railways, GBRF, and Network Rail. The footage provides a glimpse of railway operations in the area during an unspecified date.
A cab ride is shown in this video, featuring a train departing from Stratford to Cambridge. The footage captures the Stratford Yard area around 15 years prior to the Olympics. The train involved is identified as 66706, with another locomotive, 66025, also present. No operator is explicitly named in the metadata, though several historical railway operators are listed. The video provides a glimpse into past rail operations and infrastructure, highlighting changes over time.
This video features a variety of train horns and engine sounds, including multiple Class 43 diesel locomotives and other rolling stock. The footage includes references to locations such as Ilkley and Knottingley. Operators associated with the content include DB Schenker, East Coast, First Great Western, Freightliner, and GBRF. The video contains no headcode information.
This video captures train activity at Carlisle, featuring a variety of locomotives including classes 185, 325, and 66, as well as a class 70. The footage includes freight trains passing through the area, with some instances of horn blasts from drivers. Notable locomotives spotted include 66506, which the creator was particularly keen to capture. The video provides a snapshot of rail operations in the region during the early afternoon of a Friday.
A freight train operated by Freightliner passes a pair of GBRf locomotives, 66706 and 66723, at Kings Norton. The GBRf locomotives are part of a coal trial service running on headcode 4V94 between Drax and Portbury. Another freight train, identified by headcode 6M36, is noted as operating between Westbury and Earls Sidings. The video captures this interaction at a UK railway location in early 2012.
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The Class 66 GBRf No.66706 with Rail Containers was stops here onto Platform One at Carlisle.
A video shows Class 66 locomotive No. 66706, operated by GBRf, arriving at Carlisle station and stopping on Platform One with rail containers. The footage captures the movement of the train as it comes to a halt at the specified location. While details about the journey or other trains involved are not provided, the presence of the locomotive and its operator is clearly indicated. The video lacks headcode information, but the stock, operator, and location are identified with confidence.
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Triple header 66706 & 66716 & 66729 plus empty container flatbeds 19;32 61L 9/8/2025
A triple-header train consisting of Class 66 locomotives 66706, 66716, and 66729 is shown running with empty container flatbeds. The footage includes movement along routes connecting Peterborough to Doncaster Down Decoy and Gainsborough Lea Road. Operators involved are British Railways and GBRF. The headcode 4D79 is noted in the description.
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“Nene Valley” 66706 6Z08 with 9 fuel tanks 13;52 a mere 107 late 6/8/2025
A Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66706, operates with a headcode of 6Z08 on a service carrying nine fuel tanks. The train is associated with GBRF and British Railways and appears to be running from Immingham to Harwich Refinery via Gainsborough Lea Road. The footage captures the locomotive at a specific point along its route, though details about the full journey or additional context are not provided in the metadata.