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66721
Class 66
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Harry Beck
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6E30
02 Jun 2026
2 videos with 66721
2 total on headcode/date
3 journeys
1Z29
15 Feb 2026
2 videos with 66721
2 total on headcode/date
0 journeys
4Z27
14 Feb 2026
2 videos with 66721
1 total on headcode/date
1 journey
6M01
13 Feb 2026
2 videos with 66721
2 total on headcode/date
7 journeys
4S57
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66721
1 total on headcode/date
1 journey
4Z43
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66721
1 total on headcode/date
0 journeys
3Z54
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66721
1 total on headcode/date
0 journeys
4Z27
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66721
1 total on headcode/date
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6G97
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66721
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0E73
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66721
1 total on headcode/date
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1Q19
05 Jan 2026
2 videos with 66721
1 total on headcode/date
1 journey
6G12
29 Nov 2023
2 videos with 66721
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Videos featuring 66721
The footage shows the locomotives arriving and departing after working a staff special. Other locations mentioned include Bayswater, Bermondsey, Cannon Street, Dunbar, Edgware, Epping, Greenford, Hendy, and Heron Quays. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, C2C, GBRF, and TFL. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
A British Rail Class 66 diesel locomotive, numbered 66727, is shown passing through Frant station while working a gypsum empties train with headcode 4E19. Additional Class 66 locomotives, including 66721 and 66729, are also noted in the metadata, though their presence in the video is not confirmed.
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.
This video showcases a variety of freight trains operating on the Great Eastern Mainline, featuring locomotives from Classes 66, 70, and 90. It includes footage of services between locations such as Felixstowe, Trafford Park, Manningtree, Marks Tey, Kelvedon, and Ingatestone. Headcodes including 4L37, 4L89, 4L97, and others are present, with stock numbers like 66121, 66501, and 66719 identified. Operators such as EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Maritime are associated with the footage.
This video features a collection of footage showcasing Class 66 diesel locomotives in operation between 2009 and 2011. It includes various workings across different locations, with headcodes such as 4E19, 4M23, and 4L85 appearing in the list. Locomotives featured include 66003, 66004, 66025, and others, though operators are not specified in the metadata. Locations mentioned range from Doncaster to Felixstowe, with some scenes captured at specific points along the route.
The structured metadata identifies multiple train stock numbers, including classes 66, 70, and 86, along with operators such as Freightliner, GBRF, and Greater Anglia. Locations mentioned include Manningtree, Crewe, Felixstowe, Garston, Hope, North Walsham, and Trafford Park. Several headcodes are also listed, indicating various train services recorded in the footage.
This video captures activity at Peterborough and Whittlesea stations, with a train convoy operating between Peterborough and Whitemoor Yard. The footage includes various rail stock, such as classes 158, 170, and 43, along with headcodes like 4E26, 4L04, and 4L14. Multiple operators are associated with the video, including British Railways, DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, and others. The locations featured span several stations and facilities across the UK rail network.
A video shows GBRf's 66721 'Harry Beck' passing through Tonbridge on a service carrying loaded gypsum. The train is operating the 4O20 headcode. The footage captures the locomotive in Metronet livery. No other specific details about the route or additional services are provided in the metadata.
It features footage from Manea, Ely, Waterbeach, and Cambridge North, showing services including LNER HSTs, Grand Central and Hull Trains Class 180s, and a Class 57/3 with barrier wagons. The content includes both diverted and regular services, with contributions from multiple rail enthusiasts. Several train operators are represented, though specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
This video features a variety of train workings filmed during October and early November 2018. It includes Class 37, 66, and 73 locomotives performing RHTT duties, as well as Class 67 services on the VSOE route and various freight operations. Locations featured include Broxbourne, Stowmarket, Tonbridge, Felixstowe, London Victoria, Gillingham, Doncaster, and Willesden Junction. Headcodes such as 3S60, 3S70, 3W02, 1Y40, and others are present.
This video captures footage of various railway locomotives during a railtour organised by GBRF. It features multiple classes including 20, 50, 66, 73, and 86, with specific units such as 20132, 20311, 50007, 50049, 66728, 66766, 66782, 73107, 73141, 73961, 73963, 86637, and 86639. The footage was filmed at several locations including BTM, Newport, Cardiff, Bletchley, Bedford, Winsford, Wrenbury, and Bescot
The footage includes movement between London Euston, Bletchley, Bedford, Wellingborough, and Tonbridge West Yard. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, GBRF, and Intercity. The record lacks headcode information but includes details on stock, locations, and operators involved in the rail activity.
A video shows GBRf Class 66 locomotives 66719 and 66721 passing Tunbridge Wells, operating a service on the Tonbridge Yard de-icing circular with headcode 3Y01. The footage captures the movement of these units in tube map livery during an unspecified journey. No further details about the route or additional operational context are provided in the metadata.
A video captures GBRf 66726 and 47712 passing Tame Bridge Parkway on a service running between Crewe and Kidderminster. The footage includes multiple locomotives, including other units from the 66 and 47 classes. The locations featured include Tame Bridge Parkway, Crewe, Kidderminster, and the Severn Valley Railway. The headcode for the service is 0Z12.
It features multiple locomotives, including classes 66 and 70, though specific operators are not identified. The footage includes headcodes 4L22, 4L97, and 4M94. A location mentioned is Felixstowe. The video provides a glimpse of railway activity at the junction with various stock units present.
This video compilation features a variety of diesel locomotives from multiple heritage railways, including the Great Central Railway, Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, and The East Lancs Railway. Locomotive classes present include Class 20, 37, 47, 56, 66, and others. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Bo'ness, Leicester North, Rothley, and Oxford Circus, among others. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Intercity, and LNER. Headcodes identified in the video include 1A18, 2A20, 2A39, and 2C30.
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.
This video features a journey through several locations in the North East of England, including Newcastle, York, and Doncaster, with footage of various trains captured during travel. The structured metadata includes multiple train stock identifiers, operators such as British Railways and Virgin Trains, and headcodes associated with services. Locations mentioned include Ashington, Cramlington, Darlington, Gateshead, Haymarket, Mountsorrel, and Felixstowe.
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 90. Specific workings include services between locations such as Harlow Mill, Hitchin, St Pancras, and Doncaster, with headcodes like 4E19, 4E33, and 4E69. Operators involved are EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF. The footage captures various railfreight movements filmed between January and April 2015.
This video features a collection of railfreight operations across the UK, filmed between January and May 2014. It includes a variety of diesel and electric locomotives such as classes 20, 56, 59, 60, and others. The footage captures services running between locations including Felixstowe, Carlisle, Westbury, and Marks Tey, with headcodes such as 4M23, 4M54, and 4M58 identified. Operators involved include Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, and Freightliner.
This video captures freight operations across several locations in East Anglia, including Ipswich, Ely, Stowmarket, Thetford, Marks Tey, and Westerfield. It features a number of Class 66 locomotives, along with Tampers. The footage includes scenes from various stations and areas associated with railway freight activity in the region.
A video captures GBRf White Tube Map 66721 passing through Eastleigh. The train is operated by GBRF and the location featured is Eastleigh. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures a spontaneous day trip featuring a mix of diesel, steam, and electric trains. It includes footage from various locations such as Ashford, Clapham, and Severn Valley Railway, with trains operated by several companies including Blue Pullman, British Railways, and Thameslink. The journey appears to have been unplanned after a visit to a local pub but is noted as turning out well. Trains identified in the footage include classes 319, 375, 377, 378, 395, and 43, with headcodes such as 4L89 and 6U41 appearing.
A GBRf Class 66 diesel locomotive, numbered 66731, is shown passing through Doncaster station with a mineral train. The train is heading from Middleton Towers GBRf to Monk Bretton Redfearns GBRf and carries the headcode 6E84. Other stock numbers associated with the video include 66721. The operators involved are GBRF and Virgin Trains, while locations mentioned include Doncaster and University.
This video features a collection of train footage from the Anglia region, including clips from various sources. It includes trains such as 156410, 156416, 321313, 321319, 321361, and several 66-class units. The footage was recorded at locations including Ipswich and Westerfield. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, Greater Anglia, and Network Rail. No headcodes are listed in the current record.
A video captures the 92-class diesel multiple unit 92032, along with three 66-class units (66721, 66727, and 66748), operating on the China Clay tanks route in south London. The train is operated by GBRf and was recorded passing Cambria Junction en route to Dollands Moor. The footage provides a rare glimpse of a 92-class unit in service on the third rail network. Some metadata details, such as specific locations and headcodes, are not available in this record.
A video featuring locomotive 66721, a Class 66 diesel-electric, is shown in operation. The operator associated with the locomotive is GBRF. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the record. The footage appears to capture the locomotive in service, though further details about its route or destination are not provided in the metadata.
This video shows GBRf 66721, a London Underground train, passing through Brough on the route to Rylstone. The footage includes the locomotive Harry Beck and features Tilcon empties. The record includes details of the stock involved, operators, and location, though headcode information is not available in the current metadata.
This video features a variety of railway operations across different locations in the UK. It includes trains such as 31452, 37884, and 57303, operating on routes between Eastleigh, Stowmarket, Sheffield, and other destinations. The footage also captures services like 66074 on the Bluebell Railway and 90036 performing VTEC duties. Additional trains include 57313, 57316, 66303, and 66431, with headcodes such as 1B86, 5L46, and 6Y48 identified. The video provides a snapshot of various railway movements from late September to early November 2016.
This video features the British Rail Class 66 diesel locomotive numbered 66721, operating on a service with headcode 6M40. The footage includes scenes from several locations along the route, including Mountsorrel, Ancaster, Bank, Bayswater, Edgware, Goodge Street, Ladbroke Grove, Lancaster, Lancaster Gate, and Mansion House. The operator associated with this record is Network Rail.
A video shows the 66721 'Harry Beck' locomotive passing through Banbury. The train is part of service 5Z22, which appears to be heading towards Eastleigh and Doncaster. The footage includes a shout out to Jf for their love of trains. No operator information is provided in the metadata.
A rail vehicle identified as 66721 is shown operating on service 5Z22, traveling from Eastleigh to Doncaster Royal Mail Terml. The footage captures an ECS move near Olton, approximately one minute ahead of schedule. Additional locations mentioned include South Quay. The operator associated with the vehicle is not specified in the available data.
A video captures GBRf white 66721 in London Underground livery at Bedminster, Bristol. The footage shows the locomotive with a train on what appears to be a service from Portbury to Hexthorpe Yard. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features RHTT trains at Tonbridge Station and includes footage from nearby locations such as Fleet, Lee, and London Bridge. Several train stock numbers are identified, including classes 37, 375, 66, and 73, though operators are not specified for these units. Headcodes observed include 3W02, 3W74, and 5Y68. The content also includes scenes from Wetherspoon pubs in the area, alongside the train activity.
A video captures 66721 `Harry Beck` in white London Underground livery at Lawrence Hill Station, Bristol. The train is shown on the 28th October 2015, operating a service from West Burton to Portbury Coal Terminal. Additional locations mentioned include Bayswater, Oxford, and Warwick. Operators involved are GBRF and London Underground. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A video captures GBRF 66721, a locomotive operating under headcode 6T64, as it travels from East Tilbury to Whitemoor Yard. The journey includes a passage through Barking. The footage provides a view of the train in operation between these locations.
This video captures footage from several railway locations, including Luton, Mountsorrel, Theale, Welling, and Wellingborough. It features a variety of locomotives, including classes 43 and 66, with stock numbers such as 43048, 43050, 43052, 66030, 66504, and 66604. Several operators are associated with the video, including East Midlands Railway, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and South West Trains. Headcodes identified in the footage include 0Z15, 6D45, 6L89, 6M53, and 6M91. The content appears to be a personal visit to these locations
This video captures on-board footage of a train departing from Liverpool Docks. The locomotives involved are identified as 37604 and 66721. While the specific operator, location details, and headcode are not provided in the metadata, the content offers a view of the journey as it begins. The description mentions "Thrash up the hill," which may refer to the route taken. The video provides insight into the railtour experience from the passenger perspective.
This video features a collection of train horns and two-tone sounds, with identifiable locomotive stock including classes 37, 41, 43, and 47. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Coast, First Great Western, Grand Central, GWR, and Intercity. Locations mentioned are Exeter St Davids and Selby. A headcode of 1A08 is also noted in the metadata.
This video shows a double-headed train formation at Bo'ness. The locomotives involved are 47643, 66721, and 66849. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, Colas, GBRF, and Scot Rail. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
A video captures trains 20020, 37703, 47643, and 66721 departing from Bo'ness. The footage includes train 20020 moving with noticeable movement as it leaves the station. The record includes details of the stock involved but lacks information on operators or headcodes. The location of Bo'ness is noted in the metadata.
A Class 66 diesel locomotive, numbered 66721, is shown departing from Bo'ness. The footage captures the locomotive in Underground livery and is associated with GBRf as the operator. The video provides a view of the locomotive during a winter diesel gala event. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A video shows GBRf Class 66 locomotives numbered 66718 and 66721 operating on a service from Kidderminster to Wellingborough Up. The train passes under Eastboro Way in Nuneaton approximately five minutes late. The headcode for the service is 6X03.
The video features a variety of locomotives passing through Magor, including GBRf 66555 and 66721, along with 60020 operated by Murco. Other locomotives seen are Freightliner 70018, Colas 66848, and several GBRf 66-class units. The footage also includes scenes of walkers and a brief journey to Bargoed to catch 60001, one of the few 60-class locomotives running on coal in recent times.
A video shows DRS 37218 departing Leyburn, accompanied by GBRf 66721 and DB Schenker 60091. The footage captures the locomotive movement during the Wensleydale Diesel Gala, with some camera instability noted in the description. The scene takes place near Leyburn and Redmire. Operators involved include Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRf, and DB Schenker. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
A double-headed train consisting of GBRf 66742 and DIT 66721 is shown passing Kings Norton station while working service 6Z12 Abbotswood Junction - Lindsey.
This video features train travel along the East Coast Main Line, with footage captured at stations in Newcastle, York, and Doncaster. Several rail stock units are identified, including classes 142, 156, and 20, though operators are not specified for these units. A headcode of 5L53 is noted, indicating a specific service. The content appears to document a day out on the railway network, with no further details provided about the journey or operational context.
A video shows GBRf 66721 "Harry Beck" passing through Ipswich in the new London Underground livery. The train is operated by GBRF and London Underground. The footage captures the locomotive at a location in Ipswich, though no headcode information is available in the record.
A GBRf Class 66 diesel locomotive, numbered 66721, is shown passing through Heworth, South Tyneside, pulling an empty coal train heading to Tyne Dock. The train is identified by the headcode 4N99. The footage captures the locomotive in Tube Map livery and provides a glimpse of railway operations from that period.
This video features a compilation of Class 66 locomotive convoys filmed in and around the Bristol area in 2013. The footage includes various numbers of Class 66 units, ranging from single locomotives to groups of up to ten. Identified stock includes units such as 56109 (Class 56) and several Class 66 locomotives numbered 66001 through 66054. Operators associated with the footage include DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, and GBRF. Location details are not available in the metadata.
It features a variety of locomotives, including classes 47, 66, and 350, as well as steam and Class 325 units. The footage includes multiple train movements and showcases different operators active at the time. Locations shown include Stafford and Wylam, with headcodes 1U11 and 9U02 identified.
A video shows a Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66721, operating on the UK rail network in June 2013. The footage captures the locomotive hauling a service passing through Dr Days Junction / North Somerset Junction. The operator is identified as EWS. However, specific location details and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures freight train activity at Nuneaton railway station, featuring a variety of locomotives including classes 153 and 66. The footage includes multiple trains operated by EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A video captures the unloading of multiple Class 66 locomotives, including 66718, 66719, 66720, 66721, and 66722, from the MV Jumbo Challenger at Newport Docks in April 2006. The footage was recorded by a single individual who notes that another photographer has since published a book on the Class 66 Story. No operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A video showing GBRf 66721 Harry Beck and 66740 operating as a double-headed freight train on service 4V94. The train is seen at Kings Norton station, having travelled from Doncaster. The footage captures the movement of biomass empty hoppers.
This video captures rail activity at Doncaster station, featuring services operated by East Coast, Grand Central, and GBRf. It includes footage of Class 66 locomotives, specifically 66207 and 66721, with empty coal wagons, as well as HST sets from Grand Central. The recording also shows a Grand Central 125 set moving quickly southbound. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a collection of railway footage from across the South East UK, capturing various trains and services during the summer of 2010. It includes clips of multiple train sets and routes, such as services between Sizewell and Willesden, Windsor and Eton Riverside to Hooton, Felixstowe to Hams Hall, and others. The footage showcases different train types, including intermodal services, freight operations, and railtours, with locations spanning across several key railway points in the region.
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Mainline Debut for a SMOKEY 69015 - With a TIRED Looking 66721 - Plus Longport Down Sidings Works!
A video captures the mainline test run of Class 69 locomotive 69015, accompanied by Class 66 unit 66721, at Longport. The footage includes scenes of both locomotives on depot and operating together towards Bescot, with 69015 producing visible smoke during acceleration through Longport station. The video also features views of redevelopment work at Longport Down Sidings, intended for future use by Land Recovery near Bradwell Sidings.
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One early, one late! “Sheffield Wednesday” 4L08 meets “Richard Howe” & “Harry Beck” 6E86 19/8/2025
A video captures two trains meeting on the railway network. The first is train 66726, operating as service 4L08 from Doncaster Iport GBRf to London Gateway GBRf with 40 containers, including one fridge. It meets a sand train consisting of locomotive 69008 "Richard Howe" and 66721 "Harry Beck," carrying 17 sand wagons on service 6E86 from Middleton Towers GBRf to Monk Bretton Redfearns. The footage includes details about the trains, their routes, and the meeting point.
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The other side of “Harry Beck” 6)721 4L11 with 55 containers 12;48 7E 13/8/2025
A train marked 66721, operating as 4L11, is shown running with 55 containers from Masborough N&W to Felixstowe North. The locomotive is operated by GBRF and British Railways. No other specific locations or additional stock details are included in the record.
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“Harry Beck” 66721 4L11 with 47 containers 13;00 5L Lea Road 12/8/2025
A Class 66 locomotive, numbered 66721, is shown operating with 47 containers on a freight service. The train runs under the headcode 4L11 and is associated with GBRF and British Railways. It travels between Gainsborough Lea Road and Felixstowe. No other specific details about the journey or additional context are provided in the available metadata.
This video features a variety of locomotives displayed with special and one-off liveries, including Freightliner Class 66 units and several Class 69 and Class 37 locomotives. The footage was captured near Leicester, showing locos involved in freight workings and movements to and from the UKRL depot. Some key locomotive numbers identified include 37800, 66721, 66743, 69009, and 69013. The video highlights the diversity of liveries present on these machines during a single day's operations.
This video captures various railway activities along the West Coast Mainline during summer 2024. It features newly painted Class 20 units operating as a drain train, Class 86 locomotives involved with a special event, and HNRC's new Class 37 locomotives heading to Barrow Hill. Other highlights include test runs by Class 69012 and movements of Class 92 units from Crewe Electric to GBRF. The footage includes multiple locations such as Cheadle Hulme, Crewe, Trafford Park, and others, with various headcodes noted.