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70013

Class 70
Names carried: Oliver Cromwell

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A Class 70 diesel locomotive, numbered 70013, is shown operating on a coal train with headcode 6Z15. The footage captures the locomotive at Moreton and Crewe. The operator associated with the train is Freightliner. No further details about the route or additional rolling stock are provided in the metadata.
A video shows the steam locomotives 34067 "Tangmere" and 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" hauling the train "The Royal Duchy" as it passes Parson St station in Bristol. The footage captures the return journey from Penzance to Bristol on May 5, 2012. While the locations include Penzance, details about the operator and headcode are not available in the current record.
A video shows a diesel locomotive leading a steam train from Carnforth to Preston, with extra carriages for the GB tour. The footage likely captures part of the journey continuing from Preston towards Bristol. The locomotives involved are identified as 47760 and 70013. While specific operators and headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the locations Carnforth and Preston are noted. The record is limited in some details but provides a glimpse of historical rail operations.
A Class 70 electric locomotive, numbered 70013, is shown passing through Moreton-on-Lugg on a service with headcode 6M55. The video captures the train as it travels along the route, likely carrying a coal load. While the specific operator is not identified in the metadata, the footage provides a glimpse of railway operations in the area. Some details such as the full route or additional context are not included in the available information.
A video shows the locomotive 70013 Oliver Cromwell moving from Carnforth to Southall. The footage includes scenes from Lancaster, Carnforth, and Southall. No operator is specified in the metadata, though British Railways is listed as an associated operator. The record lacks headcode information.
A video captures a train speeding through Lancaster. The footage features locomotives 47760 and 70013. While the specific operator is not identified in the record, the locations mentioned include Lancaster. No headcode information is available in the metadata.
A video captures the departure of 1Z20 The Heart of Midlothian Railtour from York, featuring Britannia class 4-6-2 steam locomotive No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell en route to Edinburgh via Newcastle on the East Coast Mainline. The footage includes onboard views and scenes from the journey. The locomotive took over from West Coast Railways class 47 No. 47760, which had previously transported the train from Huddersfield to York.
A steam locomotive, Britannia class 4-6-2 No. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell', is shown at Newcastle Central station as part of railtour 1Z84 'The Tynesider' on 10th March 2012. The footage captures the return journey from Morpeth to Cleethorpes. Other locations mentioned include Newcastle, March, and Morpeth. The video includes references to British Railways and West Coast Railways as operators.
A video captures the movement of a locomotive identified as 70013 Oliver Cromwell, with headcode 5Z57, traveling between Carnforth, Lancaster, and Southall. The footage shows the train pulling away from Lancaster. While the specific operator is not indicated in the record, the locations and stock details are clearly documented. Additional context about the journey or operational details is not provided in the available metadata.
A video showing a train departing from Carnforth is featured. The footage includes two locomotives, identified as 70011 and 70013, both classified under stock class 70. Operators associated with the video include British Railways and West Coast Railways. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A rail vehicle, now named Les Ross, is shown passing through Lancaster. The footage includes the 86259 locomotive and mentions the return 1Z88 Carlisle to Euston charter from Carnforth. The 70013 locomotive is referenced as being replaced on this service. The video captures a moment in rail operations involving these vehicles and locations, though specific operator details are not provided.
A Class 70 locomotive, identified as 70013, is shown in operation on a freight service. The train is associated with the headcode 6M32 and was recorded near Featherstone. Freightliner is noted as the operator. The footage captures the locomotive in motion, typically hauled by a Class 66 locomotive from Freightliner. No other specific details about the route or additional stock are provided in the metadata.
This video captures steam locomotive activity during the Winter Steam Gala at the Great Central Railway. Featured locomotives include 70013, along with other steam engines. The footage was primarily filmed at Loughborough and also includes scenes from Leicester North. The operators associated with the content are British Railways and Southern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a collection of UK railway stock, including multiple Class 66 and Class 70 locomotives with labels such as 66414, 66432, 66571, 66622, and 70002 to 70016. It also includes references to operators like Caledonian Sleeper, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, and GWR. Locations mentioned include Crewe and Newport. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video is a personal review of rail photography experiences from 2011, shared as a Christmas message. It includes images and footage featuring various railway stock such as classes 141, 156, 20, 323, 55, 60, and 66, captured at locations including Manchester Victoria, Carlisle, Central Station, Dinting, Doncaster, Durham, Gloucester, Keighley, Manors, and Newcastle. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Colas, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, and Freightliner. A headcode of 1E30 is also noted in the metadata.
The train is hauled by locomotive 66622. The footage provides a glimpse of these modern units in operation, with locations including Newport and Crewe. No additional context or details about the operator or specific events are provided in the metadata.
The footage includes Britannia Pacific 70013 Oliver Cromwell and A4 60019 Bittern, as well as GWR Castle No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecumbe, which operated services from Tyseley and London Kings Cross. The event highlights mainline steam operations with multiple locomotives running on special excursions.
This video shows two steam locomotives preparing for a tour at Bristol Temple Meads. The locomotives involved are 70003 and 70013, both from the British Railways stock. No headcodes are recorded in the metadata. The footage appears to capture the locomotives getting ready for service on an unspecified route. The record includes details about the location and operators but lacks specific operational identifiers such as headcodes.
A video showing a double-headed train consisting of locomotives 6024 King Edward 1 and 70013 Oliver Cromwell departing from Bristol in October 2011. The footage captures the two historic steam engines operating together, though specific operational details such as the operator, location, and headcode are not provided in the metadata. The video offers a glimpse into heritage rail operations during that time period.
A video captures a double-headed train service featuring locomotives 6024 King Edward I and 70013 Oliver Cromwell at Bristol Temple Meads. The footage is associated with British Railways and Intercity operators, though no headcodes are provided in the record. The event took place in October 2011, as indicated by the description. The metadata includes details about the stock and location but lacks specific operational identifiers such as headcodes.
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Train Horns & 2Tones V8
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 43, 47, 57, 66, 144, and 450, along with diesel multiple units (DMUs), electric multiple units (EMUs), and steam locomotives. It includes footage from several locations such as Aviemore, Preston, York, Normanton, Leeds, Featherstone, Hensall, Kingussie, and Knottingley. Operators East Coast and EWS are mentioned in the metadata. The content appears to focus on train horns and V8 engine sounds, with a range of locomotives and rolling stock captured across different sites.
It features Britannia 70013 Oliver Cromwell and SR 30777 Sir Lamiel preparing for a light engine service to Southall, as well as LMS Pacific No 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' operating on The Scarborough Flyer from Crewe. The footage also references incidents involving lineside fires near Newark, which caused significant delays on the East Coast Mainline. The video includes mentions of services operated by Blue Pullman and East Coast, with locations including York, Crewe, Scarborough, Southall, and others.
A Britannia class steam locomotive, identified as 70013 'Oliver Cromwell', is shown at Scarborough station with the 1Z22 Scarborough Spa Express. The footage captures this train on its second last day of the summer season for this popular railtour. The video includes multiple references to other stock numbers and operators, including British Railways and West Coast Railways, though specific details about the operator in this scene are not provided. The location is clearly identified as Scarborough.
A BR Class 70 4-6-2 steam locomotive, numbered 70013 'Oliver Cromwell', is seen departing Carlisle with The Cathedrals Express service 1Z34 heading towards London Euston. The train was operated by British Railways and West Coast Railways, and the journey included a stop at Carnforth. The footage captures the locomotive in action during its service on this route.
A British Railways Britania class 70013 locomotive is seen pulling a train through Pontefract Baghill. The footage captures the locomotive, known as Oliver Cromwell, with a distinctive whistle sound. No headcode information is available in the record.
A video shows the locomotive 70013 passing through Lancaster heading southbound. The train is identified with headcode 1Z73. No operator information is available in the record, but the location of Lancaster is noted. The footage captures a moment from what appears to be a railtour, though further details about the journey or route are not provided in the metadata.
This video shows a train service operating between Preston and Carnforth, with the route passing just south of Lancaster. The train is identified by headcode 5Z87 and features stock number 70013. The footage captures the train returning to Carnforth, though operator information is not available in the current record. Locations mentioned include Preston, Lancaster, and Carnforth.
Great Britain 3 rail tour 8/4/2010
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Great Britain 3 rail tour 8/4/2010
A video captures a train journey featuring the 70013 locomotive ascending Lickey Bank. The footage includes a Voyager service, though specific operator details are not provided in the metadata. The location of Lickey Bank is noted, but no headcode or additional operational information is included.
A railtour featuring locomotive 70013, part of the 70 class, departs from Lancaster heading towards York. The event is associated with headcode 1Z24 and took place under the British Railways operator. The video captures this journey, offering a glimpse into historical railway operations between these two locations.
The video features locomotive 37419 at Leeds Freightliner VMF, awaiting tyre turning as it prepares for a potential return to service after being stored since pending repairs. Other freightliner locomotives, including several Class 66 and Class 70 units, are also shown in storage. The footage highlights the presence of multiple locomotive types at the site, with some having been out of service for extended periods.