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68017
Class 68
Names carried:
Hornet
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1Z52
24 Sep 2016
2 videos with 68017
1 total on headcode/date
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Videos featuring 68017
A video captures the departure of Direct Rail Services (DRS) locomotives 68017 and 68001 from Doncaster heading towards London Kings Cross. The footage shows these Class 68 diesel-electric units in operation on a mainline route. No headcodes are identified in the metadata, and additional details such as the exact route or other locations visited during the journey are not provided.
The footage appears to be recorded along routes associated with Crewe and Hereford. Multiple operators are linked to the content, including British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and Northern. While specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the presence of locomotive numbers and locations provides context for the rail service being documented.
S.T.C Rail Productions
DRS Class 68s with Northern Belle Carriage Stock - Cwmbran - Sunday 5th June, 2016
It features locomotives 68016 and 68017 hauling The Northern Belle, with footage taken at various locations including Pilning, Yatton, Newton St Loe, Par, Pengam, Swindon, and Bristol Parkway. The service includes headcodes 5Z30, 1Z31, 1Z34, and 5Z35, indicating multiple segments of the journey.
This video features several railway locomotives and services filmed around the Hereford area. It includes footage of 68017 working a service from Crewe to Exeter and later Cornwall for driver training, as well as DB 66070 operating between Bescot and Llanwern via Malvern on a Steel service. The WAG with DB red 67013 and 67022 is shown heading north from Cardiff to Holyhead. Additional footage captures 70801 on a service from Baglan Bay to Chirk Logs.
A light engine, identified as 68017 operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS), is shown passing through Bedminster station in Bristol. The footage captures the locomotive on a route between Crewe and Exeter as part of a learning job. The video provides a glimpse of the train's movement through this location during its service.
A video showing DRS 68 class locomotives numbered 68016 and 68017 operating on The Northern Belle, passing through Lancaster. The footage captures the locomotives in service, with mention of a DRS driver. No headcodes are identified in the record.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
7 x Class 68s in 24 hours, 5 at Kidderminster and top/tail Northern Belle at Bishton
This video features multiple Class 68 and Class 60 diesel locomotives operating across various locations in the West Midlands. It includes footage from the Severn Valley Diesel Festival with locomotives 68015 and 68025, Network Rail services at Kidderminster involving 68008, 68009, and 68010, and a railtour at Bishton featuring 68016 Fearless and 68017 Hornet as part of the Northern Belle service. The footage was recorded over two days in May 2016.
This video shows two Class 68 diesel multiple units, numbered 68016 and 68017, operating as part of a service named 'The Welsh Dragon Northern Belle'. The train is shown running between London Paddington and Carmarthen, with footage captured at Chipping Sodbury and Westerleigh Jct. The operator involved is Direct Rail Services (DRS), with Northern also associated with the service. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
A Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotive departs Reading heading towards London Paddington. The video captures the departure of a train operating as part of 'The Welsh Dragon Railtour', with the locomotive identified as either 68016 or 68017. No headcode information is available in the record.
It features multiple locomotives, including classes 158, 170, 319, 37, 380, 57, 60, and 66, with associated headcodes such as 4N30, 4S43, 5G13, and others. The footage includes locations like Glasgow Central, Coatbridge Central, Airdrie, Bellshill, and several other stations across Scotland. Operators represented in the metadata include British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Northern, Scot Rail, and Virgin Trains.
This video captures a variety of railway movements in the West Midlands, including passenger and freight services. It features locomotives such as DCR 31452, Freightliner 66529, Direct Rail Services 68004, WCRC Class 57 57314, and GBRf 66708, operating on routes through Tamworth, Rugeley, Tame Bridge Parkway, Preston, Crewe, Derby, Tyseley, and West Ealing. The footage includes test trains, freight movements, and a notable sequence showing multiple Class 66 locomotives passing through Tame Bridge Parkway. Headcodes such as 0Z31, 4S44, 1Q18, 5T78, and 6Z37 are also present
A test train consisting of Class 68 locomotives 68004 and 68017 is shown operating on the route between Crewe and Lancaster. The train is identified by headcode 1Q18. The video captures the movement of these units, with mention of 68s flying through Lancaster. No operator information is provided in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 350, 378, 444, 450, and 47, along with several units from class 66. Operators featured include Caledonian Sleeper, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, London Overground, and Southeastern. The footage includes locations such as Acocks Green, Felixstowe, London Euston, Marston Green, Petersfield, Portsmouth Harbour, Stourbridge Junction, and Wolverhampton. Headcodes present in the video include 0Z22, 4M28, 5Z88, 6E08, 6H61, 6M07, and 6Z96.
This video captures railway activity at Water Orton, featuring a variety of locomotives including classes 37, 56, and 60. The footage was recorded over the course of two hours and includes several units associated with operators such as Colas, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. While specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the content provides an overview of train movements at this location.
This video captures footage from Crewe station and surrounding areas, including the Solop goods line and depots at Gresty Bridge, Basford Hall, and Crewe EMD. It features a variety of locomotives, including classes 37, 47, 57, 58, and 66. The recording took place on 1 December 2015. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, Network Rail, and Northern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video shows locomotives 68001 and 68017 at Crewe Basford Hall. The footage was recorded on 1 December 2015, though the view is described as limited due to their parking position. No operator or headcode information is included in the metadata.
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.
It shows the arrival and departure of two services, 1z68 and 1z69, which operated between Newport and Leeds. The locomotives involved include 68012, 68014, 68017, 68018, and 68019. The footage includes clips of the train movements at the station, though details about the operator or headcodes are not provided in the metadata.