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73101
Class 73
Names carried:
The Royal Alex
Videos featuring 73101
This video showcases a variety of diesel and steam locomotives operating on Britain's private railways, featuring highlights such as 31119 at Embsay, D5310 and 26024 at Bo'ness, and 27066 on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway. Other notable appearances include 37906 at the East Lancs Railway, 47270 at Yarwell Junction, and 46010 at Llangollen. The footage includes action from several heritage lines, with a range of locomotive classes and operators represented.
This video explores the history of British Railways' Class 73 electro-diesel locomotives during the pre-digital era, from the mid-1980s to the turn of the millennium. It highlights the versatility of these locomotives, which operated on both electrified and non-electrified routes, primarily across the Southern Region. The footage includes examples of Class 73/0 and 73/1 units, with some built in Eastleigh and others at Newton-le-Willows. The video also references their later use on services such as the Gatwick Express from London Victoria.
This video compilation from 2011 captures a variety of railway scenes across multiple locations in the UK, showcasing different types of rolling stock including steam, diesel, electric, and electro-diesel locomotives. Featured locations include Blackheath, Chilworth, London Waterloo, Nottingham, Redbridge, and others. The footage includes historic rail services such as the British Pullman "Christmas Lunch" and classic London Underground stock from the Isle of Wight. Various operators are represented, including British Railways, Blue Pullman, and London Underground.
This video captures activity at Tonbridge Railway Yard in March 1993, showcasing a range of British Railways stock including classes 31, 33, and 73. The footage was recorded from a footbridge overlooking the yard, which is located near the Redhill line. Several locomotives and rolling stock are visible, some in rare liveries. The scene includes various operations taking place within the yard, offering a glimpse into railway activity during the early 1990s.
This video features a compilation of convoys captured in 2023, showcasing a variety of railway stock including classes 37, 43, and 50. The footage includes locations such as Eastleigh, Filton Abbey Wood, Mortimer, and Parson Street. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Europhoenix, EWS, First Great Western, Freightliner, and GBRF. A headcode of 0Z41 is also noted in the metadata.
This video features British Rail Southern Region's Class 73 Electro-diesel locomotives, captured in the 1990s at East Croydon and Redhill. It shows these locomotives operating services to and from Gatwick Airport as part of the Gatwick Express. One scene highlights 73101 performing a loco exchange with a parcels train before continuing its duties. The footage demonstrates the Class 73's versatility in using both diesel power and third rail DC electrification.
This video captures two steam train services from 1999. On March 7th, locomotive 34027 Taw Valley is seen departing Portcreek Junction heading towards Farlington Junction as part of a VSOE special service. On May 2nd, a Southern Railway West Country Class 4-6-2 Pacific is shown passing through Portchester and Hilsea, accompanied by Class 73 73101. The train travelled from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour, with a detour to Fareham due to operational constraints. The footage includes scenes at various locations including Denvilles near Havant.
A video shows train units 69005, 73101, 73107, and 73136 operating on service 0Z69 from Kidderminster to Tonbridge West Yard. The footage captures the trains passing through Water Orton. The operator involved is GBRf. The route includes locations such as Kidderminster, Tonbridge, and Tonbridge West Yard.
This video features a collection of railway locomotives, including 31466, 44004, 46045, 50049, 68003, 69005, and others, filmed on the Severn Valley Railway and surrounding locations such as Bewdley, Highley, and Kidderminster. The footage appears to be part of a larger presentation related to the Spring Diesel Gala event in 2022. Headcodes 1V85 and 2K55 are also noted. The content includes short clips highlighting these locomotives, with mentions of additional material being available elsewhere.
It includes British Railways Class 37s, Class 73s, and special imported locomotives such as D9016 "Gordon Highlander," which operated in steam-like conditions. The footage also shows 50002 "Superb" and D7535 in action, along with movements of 47815 and Class 37s at Paignton station. Several locations including Paignton, Churston, Kingswear, and Battle are featured.
It includes scenes of shunting operations and trains running between these locations, with several railtours involved. Locomotives such as Class 23, 31, 37, 43, 50, 56, and 60 are visible, along with headcodes 1A55 and 1M89. The footage documents a day of rail activity involving multiple operators and locations across the route.
This video presents a collection of railway photographs focusing on the London area and southeast England. The images include various trains, with some dated to July 1983, including what may be a tour of the NREA London depot or stabling point. Locations featured include Ealing Broadway, Gerrards Cross, London King's Cross, and Watford Junction, among others. Trains depicted include classes 165, 168, 172, and 222, though operators are not specified in the metadata.
This video presents a slideshow of Class 73 electro diesel locomotives operating various services during the 1990s and early 2000s. Featured are images of specific units at different locations, including Clapham Junction, London Waterloo, and London Victoria, among others. The captions provide details on dates and some train services, such as charters and enthusiast railtours. Multiple Class 73 locomotives are identified, along with associated headcodes and locations.
This video features a slideshow of Class 73 electro-diesel locomotives operating during the 1990s. It includes scenes of various locomotives such as 73110, 73105, and 73006 working on different trains across locations like Wandsworth Road, West Ealing, Tonbridge, and London Victoria. The footage also captures loco convoys, ballast trains, and special services including the British Rail Level 5 railtour. Several Class 33 locomotives are also identified in the content.
This video captures several test trains operating in the North West of England. It shows 31285 pushing a structure gauging train at Wigan North Western, followed by 37608 and 37611 top-tailing a service between Blackpool North and Ince Moss Junction. Later, 73138 and 73107 are seen top-tailing a journey from Crewe to Derby via Southport and Merseyrail lines, arriving and departing from Warrington Bank Quay. The footage also includes 09106 shunting at Arpley Yard. Multiple locations including Wigan Wallgate, Hither Green, and Bolton are featured.
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Exclusive Tour Inside Eastleigh Works! | Class 69 Paint Shops | Arlington Fleet Services | POV Tour
This video provides an exclusive tour of Eastleigh Works, a major railway vehicle maintenance and paintshop, led by Carl Watson from Arlington Fleet Services. The footage includes various locomotives and rail vehicles, such as GBRF 69009 in the paint shop, RailAdventure HSTs awaiting paint, and Scotrail 37409. The tour highlights the interior of the facility, offering a rare glimpse into its operations. Several railway operators and locations are mentioned, including Barry and Fleet.