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73106

Class 73

Videos featuring 73106

This video features footage from the Southern Region of British Rail in March 1991, capturing train activity around Dover and Folkestone. It includes passenger and freight trains, with some still images shown at the end. The original audio is included for a more immersive experience. The footage also mentions locations such as Ashford, Dover Priory, Folkestone West, and Reading. Stock items identified include locomotives 73106 and 73109.
It features locomotive-hauled services, including InterCity 125 (HST) sets and diesel trains, with some vehicles from the Southern Region also present. The footage highlights the bustling activity of the station during the 1980s, with train spotters observing the action on warm spring days. While specific headcodes are not identified in the record, the video provides a nostalgic look at British rail operations from this era.
This video captures a 1993 Pathfinder Railtours excursion known as 'The Southern Mariner', which included a range of freight locomotives. The train operated with headcode 1Z60 on a circular route from Bristol Temple Meads to Newhaven Marine and back, passing through locations such as Eastleigh, Preston Park, Brighton, London Victoria, Woking, and Salisbury. Locomotives involved include 59002, 56054, 37194, 56047, and 33202, which was used to rescue the train at Woking after another locomotive failed. The journey also saw 33208 pass at Clapham Junction.
This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 58, a modular diesel locomotive designed in the 1980s for freight haulage. It covers its origins, engineering innovations, and service at Toton Depot before its decline due to coal reduction and privatization. The documentary also highlights its later use in Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as well as preservation efforts. Key locations include Birmingham New Street, Chesterfield, Doncaster, and Wolverhampton, with headcodes such as 1E31 and 1M07 identified. Operators associated with the locomotives include British Railways and Blue Pullman.
The route included travel along the road to Weymouth Quay, which was the last train to use this line. The footage includes multiple locomotives, with British Railways and South Western Railway identified as operators. The location of Weymouth is noted in the metadata. No headcodes are present in the record.
A charter train operated by Flying Scotsman Services on 26 September 1993 featured two former Southern Railway steam locomotives, including E 828 and rebuilt Bullied West Country Pacific 34027 "Taw Valley," along with a newly built Eastleigh locomotive. The footage captures the locomotives at Eastleigh, where they mixed with various classes of rolling stock, and later shows them being manually turned on a non-functional turntable at Yeovil Junction. The train eventually returned to Salisbury, where E 828 was removed from service.
This video captures railway activity at Waterloo and Clapham Junction in November 1992, featuring locomotives from classes 33, 47, 60, and 73. It includes scenes of Network South East-operated trains, light engine moves, and railtour services. The footage shows a variety of diesel-electric locomotives, including 33012, 47703, 60029, and 73106, operating in the London area during this period. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures railway activity at Yeovil in 1999, featuring the Pathfinders "The Way-Farer Train" as it prepares for a journey to Weymouth Quay. The footage includes loco and stock movements, an open window climb, and scenes of historic railway infrastructure such as signal boxes and semaphore signals. Stock involved includes classes 37, 73, and 20, with specific units identified as 37250, 73106, 73108, 73138, and D8188. The locations covered are Yeovil Junction, Yeovil Pen Mill, and Weymouth.
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 features a collection of historical railway photographs capturing scenes from several locations including Swindon, Westbury, Reading, Basingstoke, and Burlescombe. The images include various railstock such as classes 150, 153, 158, 165, and 166, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The content provides a visual record of railway operations and infrastructure from these areas.
The Class 73s in the 1990s: A Slideshow
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The Class 73s in the 1990s: A Slideshow
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.
Weymouth Quay with 73106/138 in May 1999
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Weymouth Quay with 73106/138 in May 1999
This video captures a rail journey from Yeovil to Weymouth in May 1999, featuring locomotives 73106 and 73138 along with 37250. The footage is part of the "Way-Farer" Pathfinders tour and appears to show the final rail service to Weymouth Pier. The recording was made using a Sony Handycam before the transition to HD technology. The video includes scenes from Weymouth and the Pier, with no headcodes identified in the metadata.
This video captures a railtour from May 1999, featuring trains hauled by locomotives 37250, 73138, and 73106. The journey includes stops at Yeovil Junction, Yeovil Pen Mill, Maiden Newton, and Weymouth. The footage shows the reversal of trains and the final operation of the 73 t/t service to Weymouth Quay. The video notes the limited number of cameras used during the event and mentions the closure of the station in 1987 and the discontinuation of ferries to the Channel Islands in 2015.
It includes locomotives from multiple operators such as Direct Rail Services, Colas, DB Schenker, and others. The footage features a range of stock including classes 37, 43, 47, 57, and 66, among others. The recording highlights the diversity of freight operations at the time, with no headcodes identified in the metadata.