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68018
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4S57
05 Jan 2026
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0E73
05 Jan 2026
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4Z43
05 Jan 2026
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3Z54
05 Jan 2026
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4Z27
05 Jan 2026
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1Q19
05 Jan 2026
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6G97
05 Jan 2026
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3J11
24 Nov 2021
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Videos featuring 68018
This video features freight train footage captured in April 2018, including a variety of locomotives and rolling stock. Identified stock includes classes 350, 66, 67, and 68, with labels such as 350262, 66105, 66115, and others. The footage is associated with multiple operators including British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GBRF, Network Rail, and Transpennine. The location mentioned is Chester. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a montage of Class 68 locomotives, showcasing units from 68001 to 68034. Additional clips include TPE Livery units 68021 and 68019. The footage includes various railway stock such as classes 150, 168, 20, 37, 47, 57, 58, and 60, with locations including Balmoral and Crewe. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, Network South East, Scot Rail, and Transpennine. The record does not include headcode information.
The footage shows the locomotives performing flask duties, with three of them destined for work with Trans-Pennine. The operator associated with the video is Direct Rail Services (DRS), and the location is clearly identified as Lancaster. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video shows a train journey featuring multiple locomotives, including 58030, 66010, 66030, 68018, and 68030. The footage captures the movement along the route between Heysham and Sellafield, with scenes of the train passing Bare Lane. No operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features freight train footage from March 2018, showcasing a variety of locomotive classes including 37, 47, 57, 66, 67, 68, and 70, as well as Track Mc. The footage includes trains operated by Colas, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GWR, and Network Rail, captured at Mortimer. While specific headcodes are not provided, the video offers a glimpse into freight operations during this period.
This video features footage of two Class 68 locomotives, 68017 and 68018, operating on Cumbrian Coast duties in March 2018. Clips show 68018 arriving at Kirkby-in-Furness and 68017 at Barrow and Ravenglass. The footage includes scenes from Carlisle, Kirkby-in-Furness, Barrow, and Ravenglass. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures footage of Greater Anglia's 'Short Sets' operating between Norwich, Lowestoft, and Great Yarmouth. It features multiple units including 68003, 68018, 37403, and 37423. The footage includes scenes of train operations with some notable incidents towards the end involving 37403. The video provides a glimpse into the service and movement of these trains across several locations in the region.
This video features freight and highlights footage from February 2018, capturing a variety of locomotives including classes 37, 59, 60, 66, and others. The footage includes stock such as 37009, 37230, 37259, 59203, 60018, and several 66 series locomotives. Operators featured include Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), First Great Western, Freightliner, GBRF, and GWR. The footage was recorded near Stafford.
A video shows train 68018 passing near Bardrill, just up from Blackford, with the Grangemouth to Aberdeen intermodal service. The train is associated with Direct Rail Services (DRS), and the route includes Aberdeen as a location. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A video shows two Class 68 diesel locomotives, numbered 68017 and 68018, operating on a route from Sellafield to Crewe. The train is identified by headcode 6K73. The operator involved is Direct Rail Services (DRS). The footage captures the locomotives passing through Crewe, with the journey appearing to be related to a coal yard operation. No further details about the specific activity or additional context are provided in the metadata.
This video features a freight service and railtour involving multiple locomotives, including classes 37, 60, 350, and 319, recorded on February 17, 2018. The footage is associated with Stafford and Ore. Several operators are linked to the content, including DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
The footage features multiple rail stock units, including classes 170, 31, and 37, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Carlisle and Newcastle, with mention of meeting a fellow YouTuber from Newcastle during the visit. Headcodes present in the data include 1Z87, 4M21, 6K73, and 6M90.
This video shows a train service operating between Sellafield and Crewe, with a stop at Lancaster. The stock involved includes multiple units such as 50040, 60017, 68013, 68017, 68018, and 90016. The operator is Direct Rail Services (DRS). The footage captures the movement of flask trains, with a focus on activity at Lancaster station. Some details such as headcodes are not present in the record.
This video captures footage from Lancaster station featuring trains with stock numbers 68001, 68016, 68017, and 68018. The operator Direct Rail Services (DRS) is mentioned in the description, alongside British Railways. No headcodes are present in the metadata. The content appears to focus on railway operations during a two-night period, though specific dates or events beyond the location and stock numbers are not detailed.
This video captures DRS 68-class diesel multiple units in operation near Lancaster. It shows 68033/68034 with 66423 on a service from Kingmoor to Crewe, followed by 68018/68017 carrying flasks on a route from Sellafield to Crewe. The footage highlights the movement of these units during their respective journeys. Some operational details are noted in the description, but specific headcodes are not included in the metadata.
A video shows locomotive 37401 operating on a service from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle. The footage includes the passing of locomotives 68001 and 68018 at Green Road. The description mentions the train was in charge of the 08:45 service from Barrow, with top drivers operating both trains. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video features a train service operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) involving stock numbers 68001 and 68018. The journey appears to run between Sellafield and Crewe, with Lancaster mentioned as a location. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features a compilation of diesel locomotives from the 2017 Diesel Tour, showcasing a variety of classes including 37 and 47 series units. The footage includes scenes from multiple locations such as Bristol Temple Meads, Crewe, Stafford, Westbury, and Windermere. Several operators are associated with the content, including Blue Pullman, British Railways, Colas, and others. Headcodes present in the video include 0Z54, 1Z35, 1Z52, and 1Z54.
A video shows locomotive 68018 assisting the 66508 and 68031 in the Lancaster area. The footage is associated with a journey from Crewe to Carlisle. The involved stock includes three Class 66 and Class 68 diesel-electric locomotives. Operators Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Freightliner are linked to the record, though no specific operator is identified for the individual locomotives. No headcode information is available in the metadata.
A video shows train 68018 passing through Tamworth. Other locomotives visible include 50018 and 66018. The operator associated with the video is Direct Rail Services (DRS). No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 37, 57, 68, 70, 86, and 90 at Crewe. The footage includes units such as 37606, 57301, 68009, 68018, 68027, 68028, 70005, 86632, and 90050. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and Freightliner. The location is clearly identified as Crewe, though no headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features a collection of freight train footage and highlights from September 2017. It includes various locomotives and rolling stock, such as classes 150, 158, 37, and 60, along with multiple units from the 66 class. Several operators are associated with the content, including Colas, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, First Great Western, Freightliner, GWR, Network Rail, and West Coast Railways. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the available metadata.
This video features two Class 68 diesel locomotives, numbered 68003 and 68018, operating in the Lancaster area. The footage includes scenes from Sellafield and Crewe, with mention of Direct Rail Services (DRS) as the operator. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features multiple Class 68 locomotives, including units numbered 68002, 68003, 68017, 68018, 68026, and 68033, operating on services passing through Lancaster station. The footage appears to capture two days of operations, with mentions of the locomotives working together in pairs. A reference is made to a "TOP DRS DRIVER," suggesting recognition of an individual's performance. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is noted as the operator involved. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
The footage includes scenes from the Lickey Incline and features a Cross Country HST. Locomotives identified in the video include 68018, 58018, and 37605. The operator information for these locomotives is not available in the metadata. No headcodes are listed in the record.
A train service operated by Direct Rail Services passes through Kings Norton station, featuring locomotives 68018, 68003, 37605, and 37606. The service is identified as working the Bridgwater to Crewe route with headcode 6M63.
A video shows a quadruple-headed train consisting of locomotives 68018, 68003, 37605, and 37606 at Bridgwater on 21 September 2017. The footage captures the movement of these units, with only 68018 appearing to be in operation. The locomotives are associated with Direct Rail Services (DRS) and were reportedly being returned to Crewe after use for snowplough testing at Taunton.
This video captures several railway operations across Wales, including the movement of nuclear flasks at Abergavenny with train 68003/018, which was diverted due to work at Bristol Parkway. Other locomotives featured include 66200 and 66528, along with services from Pontyclun, Cwmbargoed, and Avonmouth. The footage also includes a coal service operated by Colas. Various locations such as Bridgwater, Crewe, and Avonmouth are shown, highlighting different aspects of rail activity in the region.
This video features a variety of railway scenes from May 2016, including steam and diesel locomotives at locations such as Chesterfield, Doncaster, Ipswich, and Lindsey Oil Refinery. Notable stock includes Class 43, Class 20, Class 33, Class 37, and Class 40 locomotives, with some operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Freightliner. Headcodes such as 0Z56, 5Z43, and 5Z44 are mentioned, along with events like the Swanage Railway and Severn Valley Railway diesel galas featuring multiple locomotives. The footage includes both mainline and heritage railway operations.
This video features a train service involving multiple Class 66 and Class 68 locomotives, including units numbered 68016 and 68024. The footage was recorded at Newport and includes references to the route from London Paddington to Llandrindod. The train is associated with headcode 1Z39. Operators Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Northern are linked to the video, along with several locations such as Balmoral, Crewe, Ware, and others.
This video features locomotives 68004, 68016, and 88004, along with others, during a tour on the Settle/Carlisle route. The footage captures scenes between Shrewsbury and Appleby on the outward journey. Other locations mentioned include Carlisle and Settle. Operators Direct Rail Services (DRS) and West Midlands Trains are associated with the video. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video shows a train journey through Lancaster and Carnforth, with mention of operational issues encountered near Carnforth. The footage includes stock numbers 60010, 60030, 68015, 68018, and 68030, operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS). The journey appears to be between Sellafield and Crewe. Some metadata fields are missing, including headcodes.
A video captures a Direct Rail Services (DRS) 68-class locomotive, numbered 68018 or 68027, traveling south through Lancaster. The footage is associated with a journey between Sellafield and Crewe. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A train comprising DRS 68030 and 68018 passes through Northfield station while operating the weekly Flask service, headcoded 6M63, on a route between Bridgwater and Crewe. The footage captures this movement during what appears to be a scheduled service. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is identified as the operator involved in this operation.
It features multiple locomotives, including classes 325 and 66, with stock numbers such as 325006, 325012, 325013, 325015, and 66150, 66303, 66419, 66525, 66547, and 66570. The operators involved are DB Schenker and Freightliner. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of Class 68 locomotives operating on both passenger and freight services. The footage includes several units, such as 68001, 68004, 68005, 68006, 68008, 68009, 68012, and 68013. The operators involved are British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and Network Rail. The location shown is Bicester North. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A video shows a train accelerating at Lancaster, with mentions of a DRS driver. The footage is associated with stock numbers 66018, 68016, and 68018, and includes locations Sellafield and Crewe. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features a variety of railway locomotives, including classes 47, 57, and 67, captured during movements in Bristol between the 2nd and 4th of June 2017. Locomotives identified include 47237, 57306, 57307, 57313, 57315, 57316, 67010, 67030, and others. The footage includes movements associated with railtours, charters, and ECS operations. Operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, and West Coast Railways are noted in the metadata, and the location of Bristol Temple Meads is identified. Headcode information
It shows the arrival of a train from the UEFA Champions League final at Cardiff, including services operated by 68018/017 and 57315/47237. The footage includes scenes inside the depot showing two Class 68 locomotives arriving for servicing. Additional trains and locations mentioned include Paddington and Buxton, with one service identified by headcode 1Z68.
A train service passing through Carnforth is shown in this footage. The video includes multiple Class 68 and Class 60 diesel locomotives, including units numbered 68016, 68024, 68004, 68010, 68018, and 60024. The route appears to be between Sellafield and Crewe. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures freight train movements in the Ipswich and Westerfield areas, featuring a range of locomotives including 60018, which is seen heading towards Norwich. The footage includes several Class 66 diesel-electric locomotives, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The locations covered include Westerfield, Ipswich, and Norwich. No headcodes are listed for the trains shown.
A video captures the movement of Class 68 diesel locomotive 68018 through Ipswich and heading towards Norwich. The footage includes the locomotive in operation, with no headcode information available. Operators associated with the content include Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Greater Anglia. The locations featured are Ipswich and Norwich.
A video shows two Class 68 diesel multiple units, numbered 68002 and 68018, departing from Bicester North. The train is operating service 1U50, which runs between London Marylebone and Banbury. The footage captures the departure of this service, with no further details provided about the journey or other elements of the operation.
It features multiple locomotives, including classes 350, 37, and 66, with labels such as 350120, 37405, 37409, and 66080 among others. The footage includes several freight trains operating during the morning hours. While operators associated with the rail network are listed, specific operator details for individual trains are not provided in the metadata.
A video shows four DRS Class 68 diesel locomotives at Carlisle station. The footage includes 68019 and 68002 double heading an intermodal train from Daventry to Mossend, 68001 leading a departmental train from Carlisle Yard to Crewe, and 68018 operating as a light engine from Carnforth. The locomotives are identified by their headcode 4S43.
The footage shows the train arriving at Inverkeithing and includes scenes of empties at Edinburgh. Identified stock includes 158738, 60018, and 68018. Operators associated with the video are Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Scot Rail. The headcode 2G02 is noted, and locations include Inverkeithing and Stone.
This video features a compilation of various locomotives, primarily from classes 50, 57, and 60, with specific examples including 50149, 57002, 60008, 60013, 60017, 60025, and 66012 among others. The content includes one clip for each locomotive except for number 68007, which is not included. Several operators are associated with the footage, including British Railways, Chiltern Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Intercity, Network Rail, and Scot Rail. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures various railway scenes in Newport, featuring multiple operators including Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, and GWR. It includes footage of HST power cars, the 68018/005 engineers train arriving from Crewe to Derby via Newport, and several freight services such as 66512 for Freightliner. Notable mentions include the original liveried HST power car 43002 named Kenneth Grange and DRS 66429 arriving with goods. The video also features a final clip of service 66134, along with views from a car park in Newport.
This video captures railway activity near Stafford, featuring multiple Class 66 and Class 68 locomotives. The footage includes various locations such as Crewe and Trafford Park. Several operators are associated with the content, including DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, and GBRF. Headcodes present in the video include 4M88, 4O21, 4S43, and 6M13. The recording includes a variety of weather conditions and showcases different locomotive units.
Locomotives featured include Classes 37, 57, 66, 68, 70, 86, 90, and units such as 187 and 325. The footage includes locations such as Stafford, Crewe, Buxton, and University. Multiple operators are associated with the content, including Cross Country, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Virgin Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A freight train consisting of locomotives 68018 and 68021 is shown operating near Stafford and Crewe. The video captures the movement of the Tesco freight service, with the locomotives identified as part of the Direct Rail Services (DRS) operator. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video shows Class 68 locomotives 68018 and 68021 operating together near Nuneaton. The train is associated with headcode 4S43. Intercity is noted as the operator. No further details about the route or additional locations are provided in the available metadata.
This video features Direct Rail Services (DRS) locomotives at Lancaster. In one clip, Class 37 locomotives 37606 and 37601 are seen heading south with a nuclear flask train from Sellafield to Crewe Coal Siding. Another section shows Class 68 locomotives 68020 and 68018 operating in the opposite direction with an Intermodal train. The footage captures these locomotives in action at Lancaster, with additional references to locations including Sellafield and Crewe.
This video features a train operating on the 68018/68020 service, with stock numbers including 60018, 66018, 68018, and 68020. The operator is Direct Rail Services (DRS), and the location mentioned is Lancaster. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features a selection of railway workings from across the southeast of England, including services operated by various stock types such as classes 37 and 50. It includes footage of trains at locations like Culham, Derby, Benfleet, Bounds Green, Canterbury West, Leeds, and Morpeth, with headcodes such as 1Z52, 1Q96, 1Z68, and 1Z80 appearing in the descriptions. The content highlights different routes and operational movements captured on various dates between June and July 2016.
This video captures railway activity near Crewe, featuring several freight trains and locomotives. Notable stock includes 40161, 450022, 450072, 57309, 66075, 66304, 66414, 66514, 66565, and 66566. The footage includes trains operating in the area around Crewe, Butterley, Rugby, Stow, and Ware. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and Freightliner. The video provides a glimpse of freight operations during a visit to the Crewe open day.
It shows a LMS 8F steam locomotive arriving from the NRM through York Station to take over from West Coast Railways Class 37s, numbered 37668 and 37669, which had previously hauled the train from Carforth. The footage includes the Class 37s heading light to the NRM yard, followed by the arrival and departure of the 8F after a brief stop for passengers. The video also features other stock including British Railways Class 66 and Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotives.
The video features locomotives 68005, 68018, 68009, and 68019 operating on retro-themed services. It includes footage of a train running approximately 12 minutes late at Nuneaton and another service operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) that encountered scheduling changes, resulting in an incorrect platform assignment. The footage also shows a freight train passing near the start of the recording. The locations mentioned include Leeds, Canterbury West, Crewe, and Nuneaton.
A rail vehicle identified as 68018, operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS), is shown at Water Orton. The footage captures the locomotive approximately 84 minutes late on a service described as Bescot Up Engineers Sdgs to Toton North Yard. No headcode information is available in the record.
A video shows trains 68018 and 68019 operating on the West Coast Main Line, with footage captured south of Lancaster during their initial journey south. The trains are associated with Motherwell TMD and Derby, though operator and headcode details are not available in the record.
A video shows the repaint of locomotive 37403, part of the Large Logo scheme, as it is transported from Derby RTC to Barrow Hill L.I.P. The movement is carried out by a pair of Direct Rail Services (DRS) Class 68 units, numbered 68018 and 68019. No headcodes are present in the record.
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.
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It includes footage of multiple locomotive classes such as 185, 20, 26, 37, 50, and 57, along with operators like Direct Rail Services (DRS), British Railways, and others. Locations shown include Huddersfield, Stockport, East Lancashire Railway, Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, and more. Headcodes such as 0M52, 0Z26, and 5M07 are also noted in the footage.