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This video features several locomotives at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala, including 20166, 33103, 73001, and others. Additional footage shows 37254 and 37219 operating on service 3Q50 from Ferme Park to Derby R.T.C. The locations mentioned include Derby, Duffield, and Wirksworth. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, and Network Rail.
This video features railway stock including classes 20, 33, 47, and 73, with associated labels 20166, 33103, 47192, and 73001. Operators mentioned include British Railways and East Midlands Railway. The footage appears to be shot in Derby, Duffield, and Wirksworth. A headcode of 1S65 is noted. The content likely relates to a rail event or operation, given the presence of multiple locomotives and locations.
This video captures a visit to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, featuring Class 33 locomotive 33103 'Swordfish' in service. The footage includes scenes of Bagnall 'The Duke' being prepared for steam operations following a period of hot weather. The journey takes place in Derbyshire, with locations including Wirksworth and Duffield. The video provides an overview of the railway's operations and highlights preserved locomotives and infrastructure.
This video features a walkabout along the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. It includes references to locations such as Duffield, Idridgehay, and Wirksworth, with mentions of the locomotive 73001, classified under stock class 73. The operator associated with the content is noted as British Railways. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures locomotives 73001 and 33103 at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway during a Southern Region Diesel Day event. The footage shows these diesel engines at various points along the line. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata, and operator information is limited to British Railways and Southern. The video provides a visual record of these locomotives in operation on the railway.
At Wirksworth, scenes include Class 33 33103 'Swordfish', Class 47 D1842 'Basil', and Class 73 73001 in service between Duffield and Wirksworth, along with a shuttle to Ravenstor. At Matlock, Peak Rail showcased EPR Class 37 37901 'Mirlees Pioneer' alongside their fleet including Peak D4 'Penyghent' and various shunters. The footage provides insight into the operation of historic diesel locomotives on these heritage railways.
This video captures a day at two preserved railways in Derbyshire, the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail, during a joint diesel gala event. The footage features several diesel locomotives operating on both lines, including Class 33, Class 47, Class 73, and Class 37 engines. The locations shown include Duffield, Ravenstor, Wirksworth, and other nearby stations. The event highlights the operation of preserved railcars and freight trains on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, with additional diesel activity at Peak Rail.
Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolino and Evero classes, Colas Rail Class 37s, DB Cargo UK Class 66s, and Direct Rail Services Class 88s. The footage shows a weekday afternoon scene with passenger and freight trains passing through the station. Several locations are mentioned, including Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, and Milton Keynes Central, among others. Headcodes such as 1B46 and 9G28 are also noted in the metadata.
It shows the early morning preparations of the SVR home fleet, including drifting steam and locomotives warming up on the platform. The footage highlights the sights and sounds of heritage steam operations. Key locations include Kidderminster Town and Fleet, with stock identified as 50033 (class 50) and 73001 (class 73). The event is associated with British Railways.
This video features locomotive 73001 on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. The footage shows the locomotive at various points along the line. Structured metadata identifies the locomotive as class 73, though no operator is specified in the data. Additional stock information includes reference 27001, classified as class 27. No locations or headcodes are provided in the record.
This video provides a brief overview of the Class 73 electro-diesel locomotives, which were operated by British Rail’s Southern Region. Designed to operate on both third-rail electric and diesel power, these versatile engines were particularly useful on routes with incomplete electrification. The footage captures Class 73s in action around South London during the early 1990s, highlighting their continued use well into the late 20th century. While specific locations and headcodes are not included in the metadata, the video offers insight into the historical significance of this locomotive type.
This video captures locomotives and rolling stock from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail during their Twin Peaks Diesel Gala event. Featured vehicles include 27001, 33103, 44004, 73001, and others. The footage is split between the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail locations, with mentions of Darley Dale, Derby, and Matlock Riverside. The event appears to have taken place in April 2025, though specific dates are not detailed in the metadata.
This video captures a visit to the Gartell Light Railway during the Cale Railway Society's 19th model railway exhibition. The footage includes train rides on the hour provided by diesel locomotive 'Amanda' over the old Somerset & Dorset railway line. Various model railway layouts and modelling techniques are showcased, offering an insight into the world of narrow gauge railways and scale modelling. Several locations including Templecombe and Christchurch are featured, along with a range of railway stock and operators.
This video features train spotting at Walsall, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway. The footage includes various trains, primarily the Class 730, with some appearances of Classes 66, 68, and 73. The recording highlights the presence of multiple stock types at the location, though no headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a Network Rail HST, identified as 43314, moving towards Derby from Bromsgrove. Additional stock includes 73001, 730013, and 73003. The operators involved are Cross Country, Network Rail, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains. The locations shown are Bromsgrove and Derby. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Cheddington and other locations, featuring services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, and Direct Rail Services. Trains include classes 221 and 350, with headcodes such as 1A30, 1A36, and 1H68 identified. The footage includes both passenger and freight movements, offering a visual record of operations along the West Coast Main Line and other routes.
This video features a collection of railway scenes from the early 1990s, capturing various locations across southern England. It includes footage from Guildford, Havant, Romsey, and Basingstoke, showing locomotives such as Class 50, 20, 33, and 73 in operation. The content reflects a period of transition in railway recording formats, moving from standard camcorder use to Super VHS. The video provides a nostalgic look at British Railways during this era, highlighting different operators and locations with limited footage from the time.
A video captures the departure of two trains from Crewe platform 2, heading towards Nuneaton. The trains involved are identified as 73001 and 730027, with additional reference to 730031. The headcode 5Q07 is associated with this service. Several railway operators including East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains are linked to the video's metadata. The footage provides a glimpse into the movement of these trains at Crewe and Nuneaton locations.
A video featuring Class 73 locomotive 73001 is shown operating at Duffield. The footage appears to capture the locomotive during a run-round operation. The operator associated with the content is listed as British Railways, though specific operational details are not provided. No headcode information is included in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock including 26007, 27001, 27007, 31601, and 73001, along with mentions of 85006. The footage includes locations such as Oxford, Ravenstor, Stone, and Wirksworth. Operators associated with the content include Blue Pullman, BR - Sectors, and British Railways. A headcode of 1Z47 is also noted. The video provides a glimpse into railway operations and events, capturing scenes from different locations across the network.
A video captures locomotives 26007, 31601, 73001, and D1842 in action during the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala on August 11, 2023. The event took place at Wirksworth Station, with additional mentions of Derby as a location. The footage includes various heritage rail vehicles operating on the network. No specific operator or route details are provided in the metadata.
A brake van ride is shown on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, featuring locomotive 73001 ascending a steep 1 in 27 incline towards Ravenstor Station. The footage was captured during the railway's Summer Diesel Gala event. The route connects Wirksworth to Ravenstor, a station established in 2005 as part of efforts to reopen the former Wirksworth-Duffield branch line for passenger services. The video includes mentions of related historical and operational details about the line and its development.
This video features several diesel locomotives, including classes 26, 27, 73, and 47, with stock numbers 26007, 27001, 73001, and D1501. Operators associated with the footage include BR - Sectors and British Railways. Headcodes present in the video are 0T21, 1A09, 1E58, 1H13, 2C04, and 5M37. The content appears to capture locomotive activity, though specific locations are not identified in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of railway stock at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway & Peak Rail Twin Peaks Diesel Gala. Locomotives including 26007, 73001, 31601, and D1501 are featured, along with other units mentioned in the description. The event took place at Derby, as indicated by the location data. Headcodes such as 1A09, 1H13, and others are also noted. Operators associated with the footage include BR - Sectors, British Railways, and DC Rail.
This video captures a conjoined gala event at Peak Rail and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, featuring heritage bus rides to access both railways. Several historic locomotives are identified, including 26007 (class 26), 73001 (class 73), and D1501 (class 47). Multiple headcodes are present, such as 0E58, 0T21, 1E58, 1H13, 2C66, 5M31, and 5M37. The record lacks location details, limiting further contextual information about the specific sites involved.
A video captures a Class 73 locomotive at Market Harborough, along with other locations including Derby, Tonbridge, and Tonbridge West Yard. The footage features multiple Class 73 units, including 73001, 73961, and 73965, as well as Class 37 unit 37418. Network Rail is noted as an operator in the metadata. The video includes commentary from the uploader, who acknowledges assistance from family members and fellow railway enthusiasts.
This video captures locomotives 31601 and 73001, along with other diesel units, at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala. The footage includes scenes from Shottle and Wirksworth. Headcodes 1N60 and 2C18 are noted in the metadata. Operators British Railways and DC Rail are associated with the event. Additional locomotives mentioned in the description include D9537, W55034, and D1842. The content provides a glimpse of railway operations during a special event.
This video captures footage of Class 73 diesel multiple units, including 73001, 73002, and 73003, during shunting operations at Hall Road depot in Merseyside in March 1994. Additional clips show activity at Hightown. The area around Hall Road has since been cleared, with the signal box no longer present. The footage is part of a collection from the uploader’s time living on Merseyside.
This video features a collection of steam and diesel locomotives, including classes 09, 20, 31, 37, 45, 50, and 73, captured over the last several years. It includes footage from Minehead and references various operators such as British Railways, Colas, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, GWR, Intercity, LNER, and Network Rail. Headcodes present in the video include 1A02, 2A26, 2B20, 2C53, and 5K55.
The footage includes locomotives such as 31466, 37099, 47401, 56312, 60074 from DB Schenker, 73001, and others. The event took place on a day in May 2014, with some locomotives visiting from different operators including DCR and DB Schenker. The video highlights the variety of diesel stock present during the gathering.
The event saw significant crowds and some challenges with crowd management in the sheds. Locomotives present include classes 142, 20, 37, 43, and 47, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The footage provides a glimpse into the event's atmosphere and the range of historic rail stock on display.
The footage includes railtours and freight services passing through, with an emphasis on the well-organised presentation of different stock types. Several locomotives and rolling stock are identified, though operators are not specifically mentioned in the metadata. The event took place despite heavy rain, highlighting the efforts made to showcase the railway's exhibits and special visitors.
The event attracted a large audience, with all 5,000 tickets sold. Several railway stock items are identified in the footage, including classes 142, 20, 319, 37, and 43. Operators mentioned include British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services, East Midlands Railway, Europhoenix, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Intercity. The locations featured in the video include Crewe, Bounds Green, Derby, Nantwich, and Templecombe. A headcode of 8H22 is also noted.
It includes various locomotives such as classes 20, 37, 43, 47, 50, and 55, though specific operators are not identified in the footage. The event took place at Crewe and Bounds Green, with one headcode noted as 8H22. The day was described as wet but enjoyable and held for charitable purposes.
A video capturing a charity event at Crewe featuring a variety of railway locomotives. The footage includes several diesel and steam engines, with notable stock numbers such as 142001, 20189, 20205, and 319433. The event took place on a wet day and included locos from various operators including British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. Additional locations mentioned include Doncaster and Templecombe.
This video features English Electric diesel locomotives, including Class 20 and Class 37 models. The Class 20s were designed for light mixed freight traffic and operated without train heating facilities. They often ran in pairs to improve visibility. The structured metadata includes multiple locomotive identifiers, operators such as British Railways and Colas, locations like Bewdley and London King's Cross, and various headcodes.
This video features a compilation of locomotives with varying levels of dirt and grime, filmed over several years. It includes footage of multiple train types, some identified by their classifications, and captures scenes from locations such as Kidderminster, Leicester, Stafford, and Wylam. Several operators are associated with the content, though specific details about routes or services are not provided. Headcodes present in the video include 1B81, 1L61, 1Z30, 1Z50, 1Z54, and 2V01.
It features locomotives including D832 'Onslaught', along with other stock items identified as 56303 and 73001. The locations shown include Dean, Lydney, and Lydney Junction. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, DB Schenker, and Intercity. Headcodes present in the footage are 1C12 and 1M57.
This video features a triple-headed convoy consisting of locomotives 31466 (class 31), 57315 (class 57), and 73001 (class 73). The footage appears to show the train heading towards Dean. Operators associated with the content include EWS and West Coast Railways, though no specific operator is indicated for the locomotives themselves. No headcode information is available in the current record.
Locomotives including 57315, 31466, and 73001 are shown moving along the track, with one returning to the mainline after arriving at Lydney from the East Lancs Railway. Other locomotives such as 31210, 37308, and D7633 are also mentioned, alongside references to various locations including Lydney, Dean, and Gloucester. The footage includes a brief look at some of these units in operation during the afternoon.
A train comprising locomotives 57315, 31466, and 73001, operating under headcode 0Z48, is shown at Chepstow and Lydney on a railway line. The footage captures the movement of this combination during a goods service. No operator information is provided in the metadata.
This video features a steam locomotive identified as 70001 and another marked as 73001 passing through Cholsey. The footage includes the sound of the locomotive's horn, referred to as a "MEGA 5 tone." Freightliner is noted as the operator associated with the content. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures footage from a two-day event at the September Gala, featuring various locomotives including D9531, D9535, D7076, 31466, 33109, 37109, 37418, D345, 50015, and 73001. It includes scenes filmed on and off trains, with a focus on the surrounding countryside. The event took place in September 2015, and Multiple operators and headcodes are associated with the footage, along with location data indicating Looe as one of the sites.
This video features a compilation of locomotives from the East Lancs Railway's Summer Diesel Gala, filmed at Summerseat. It includes footage of two diesel locomotives, 20020 and 73001, operating under the British Railways and GBRF operators. The headcodes 1A18 and 2V61 are also present in the metadata. The content provides a visual record of the event with detailed railway operational data included.
This video features a compilation of diesel locomotive footage showcasing various traction units, including classes 20, 37, 43, 50, 57, 66, and 73. The operators involved are British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, GBRF, and Network Rail. A headcode of 1C52 is noted in the metadata. While specific locations are not identified in the record, the content includes a range of locomotive movements and operations.
It features several diesel locomotives, including classes 56, 60, and 66, with stock numbers such as 56312, 60074, and 66740 among others. The operators associated with the footage include British Railways, DB Schenker, EWS, and GBRF. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video features a selection of diesel locomotives from the Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala held in May 2014. The footage includes locomotives numbered 31466, 56312, 60074, 73001, and D1501. Some of the operators associated with these locomotives include British Railways, DB Schenker, and DC Rail. Headcodes present in the video are 2D02 and 2D07. The record does not include specific location details.
This video features a variety of diesel locomotives on display and in operation during an event held by the Nene Valley Railway. The static locomotive 60074 is included, along with working locos such as 31108, 31466, 37099, 37324, 40135, 47402, 73001, and D1501. Several operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, DB Schenker, and EWS. Headcodes present in the video include 2D02, 2D07, and 2L09. No specific locations are mentioned in the metadata.
A group of heritage locomotives, including 56312, 37324, 73001, 31466, D335, and D1501, pass through Polesworth station on a journey from Castleton to Fletton. Stock details include various classes such as 31, 37, 56, and 73, along with diesel units D1501 and D335. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, DC Rail, and EWS.
This video captures a visit to the Dean Forest Railway during an event featuring various locomotives, including classes 08, 14, 25, 27, 31, 37, 73, DMU, and steam engines. It includes footage of a private tour around sheds and yards at Norchard, as well as cab rides from locomotives 73001 and 31466. The locations shown include Dean, Lydney Junction, Norchard, and Penally. Operators associated with the content are British Railways and EWS.
A cab ride on locomotive 73001 is shown traveling along the Dean Forest Railway from Lydney to Parkend. The footage captures the journey along this heritage line, with some personal appearances visible in the video. The route passes through areas including Dean and Lydney. While specific operator details are not provided, the video offers a view of the railway's operation during its run on this section of track.