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73966
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The video captures various railway movements across several locations in the UK. It shows Class 37 diesel locomotives operating near Chesterfield and Stalybridge, with one heading to Barrow Hill after a rebuild. Other scenes include locomotives at Dore and Totley and movements towards Carlisle and Leeds. Multiple headcodes and operators are associated with the footage, indicating a range of services and freight operations taking place across the network.
A rare movement was recorded on 2 June 2026, featuring GBRf's new Stadler Eurodual unit 99007 towing trains 73201, 73109, and Caledonian Sleeper 73966 through Hildenborough. This was the second visit of a 99-class unit to Tonbridge and the first ever appearance of a Caledonian Sleeper 73 at the location. The movement was part of service 0O65 operating between Peterborough and Tonbridge Yard.
This video captures train activity at several locations across London and surrounding areas, including Stratford, Clapham Junction, and others. A variety of train stock, such as classes 377, 387, 43, 55, 60, and 66, are identified in the footage. Operators associated with the video include DC Rail, Freightliner, Gatwick Express, GBRF, Intercity, and Southern. Several headcodes are also noted, indicating different services captured in the video.
A GBRf Class 99 locomotive, numbered 99007, is shown at Tonbridge alongside a group of Class 73 diesel multiple units, including 73201, 73109, and 73966. The footage captures the movement of these trains associated with a service working between Peterborough Main Shed and Tonbridge West Yard. Other locations mentioned include Battle, Hove, Ore, and Peterborough. The operator Caledonian Sleeper is also referenced in connection with one of the Class 73 units.
This video features a 99-class locomotive, numbered 99007, operating with a convoy of four 73-class units—73109, 73201, and 73966—as well as another 465-class unit, 465910. The footage is associated with the operator GBRF and appears to have been recorded near Battle. No headcodes are identified in the metadata, and further details about the journey or route are not provided.
A video captures the movement of GBRf 66736 and 73966 on the Settle and Carlisle route, with a headcode of 0E45. The footage includes the Caledonian Sleeper service, which is noted as unusual for a 73-class unit. The locations featured include Doncaster, Bank, Carlisle, and Settle.
This video captures train activity around Inverness, featuring multiple rail services. Trains identified include ScotRail 158 and 43 units, LNER Azuma, DRS 66, and Caledonian Sleeper 66 and 73. The footage includes scenes from various locations such as Aviemore, Blair Atholl, Carrbridge, Dalwhinnie, Deal, Dunblane, Euston, Gleneagles, and Kingussie. The content provides a visual record of different train types operating in the region.
The route includes stops at locations such as Atherstone, Blair Atholl, Fort William, Hemel Hempstead, Macclesfield, Northampton, and Wolverhampton. Several train units are identified, including multiple Class 66 and Class 73 locomotives alongside several Class 92 units. The content provides a visual record of the journey with footage from various points along the route.
This video captures a journey from Inverness to Edinburgh, featuring various railway locations along the route. It includes stock such as classes 170, 221, and 43, though operators are not specified. The footage passes through locations including Inverness, Aberdeen, Aviemore, Balmoral, Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Perth, Pitlochry, and Strathspey Railway. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures various train movements across Scotland, featuring Class 99 and Class 950 units, as well as the Caledonian Sleeper service. It includes footage from Holytown, Greenfaulds, and Cumbernauld, showing trains with headcodes such as 4S57, 1Y95, 2Q08, and 3H16. Operators involved include ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Network Rail (operated by Colas), and GBRf. The content includes both daytime and nighttime recordings, highlighting a range of locomotives and services across the region.
This video captures train spotting activity at Doncaster railway station, featuring a variety of locomotives and rail operators. Locomotives include 66041, 66517, 57314, 69002, 153311, and others operated by companies such as DB Cargo, Freightliner, West Coast Railways, GBRf, Network Rail, and Caledonian Sleeper. The footage was recorded between 10 am and 8 pm on an unspecified date. Additional locations referenced in the metadata include Belmont, Felixstowe, Grays, Leeds, Peterborough, Scunthorpe, and South Bank. Headcodes such as 0Z73, 4E25, and 4L09 are also noted.
This video features a collection of railway footage captured between August and October, showcasing various locomotives including classes 166, 175, 56, 66, and 67. The footage includes stock numbers such as 166202, 175002, 175108, 56105, 66002, 66007, 66651, 66652, 66654, and 67014. Operators associated with the footage include Caledonian Sleeper, Colas, DB Schenker, GWR, Network Rail, Northern, and Scot Rail. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the available metadata.
This video features two Class 73 diesel locomotives, numbered 73966 and 73971, at Helensburgh Upper. Additional locations mentioned include Cardross, Mallaig, Maryhill, Oban, Singer, and Taynuilt. The operators associated with the content are Caledonian Sleeper, Scot Rail, and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
The journey begins at Bristol Temple Meads, with GBRF class 66 locomotive 66306 hauling the train to Gloucester, where 50007 and 50049 join for the trip to Scotland. The route covers significant distances, including steep gradients and key locations such as Inverness, Perth, and Leven. The tour includes a visit to the newly opened Leven branch on the third day, with locomotives working across various Scottish routes before returning via Gloucester.
This video captures trains at Dumbarton Central and surrounding areas, featuring a variety of rolling stock including Class 73, Class 153, Class 156, Class 318, Class 320, and Class 334. Operators represented include Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Airdrie, Anniesland, Blairhill, Carntyne, High Street, Shettleston, and Westerton. While specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the video provides a visual record of train activity in the region.
This video captures trains at Corrour and surrounding locations, featuring Class 153 and Class 156 diesel multiple units, as well as a Class 73 electric locomotive. Operators including Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail are represented. The footage includes a headcode of 2S81 and shows activity across several Scottish and English locations such as Crianlarich, Dundee, and London Euston.
This video provides a passenger's experience aboard an MK 5 Sleeper train during a journey to Scotland. The viewer comments on the differences between older MK 3 Sleepers and the newer MK 5 models, noting both improvements such as en-suite facilities in Club Class and issues like poor ride quality and faulty bogies. Several locations including Edinburgh Waverley, London Euston, and Kyle of Lochalsh are mentioned, along with multiple stock numbers, operators, and headcodes associated with the journey.
It includes footage from various locations across Britain, such as Barry, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Birmingham New Street, and Liverpool Street, among others. The trains featured belong to different stock classes, including 150, 170, 185, 195, and 350 series, operated by companies like Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Cross Country, and others. While specific headcodes are not provided, the video offers a broad view of train travel experiences across the country.
It includes footage of locomotive pairs such as 66743 + 73966, 66738 + 73970, and 66791 + 73966 at locations including Inverness, Aviemore, Fort William, Dalwhinnie, Kingussie, and Aberdeen. The footage shows these trains departing, passing through scenic areas, and arriving at various points along the route.
This video features a collection of locomotive convoys captured between 2011 and 2017, showcasing a variety of classes including 20, 31, 33, 37, 40, and 47. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Newcastle, Carlisle, Doncaster, Peterborough, and Retford. Operators featured in the video include British Railways, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, Scot Rail, Transpennine, and West Coast Railways. A headcode of 0Z80 is also noted in the footage.
This video features a montage of British diesel locomotives, showcasing various classes from preservation to mainline operations across the UK. It includes footage filmed between 2015 and 2020 at locations such as East Lancashire Railway, Morley, Poppleton, and Tamworth. The locomotives depicted include classes 20, 31, 33, and 43, with associated operators including Blue Pullman, BR - Sectors, British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, EWS, First Great Western, and Freightliner. Headcodes such as 1A30, 1A35, and 1C02 are also identified in the footage.
The video features locomotives 66733 and 73966 arriving at Dalmuir, part of the Fort William section, with 92043 later heading south from Edinburgh. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Airdrie, Crewe, Euston, Fort William, London Euston, and Preston. The headcode 1B01 is associated with the content. Operators EWS and GBRF are linked to the video's metadata.
The video features Class 73 diesel multiple units operating on Scottish railway routes. It includes footage of unit 73966 departing Dalmuir for the Fort William portion, and units 73969 and 73971 leaving Edinburgh for the Inverness service. The locations shown include Dalmuir, Fort William, and Inverness. A headcode of 1Y11 is mentioned in relation to one of the services. Operators associated with the video include Scot Rail and West Midlands Trains.
A video shows train units 47739 (class 47), 66714 (class 66), and 73966 (class 73) passing through Leamington Spa. The footage includes the headcode 0G66, associated with a service from Eastleigh Works to Leicester. Other locations mentioned include Cromer and Eastleigh. The operator involved is GBRF. No further details about the route or service are provided in the metadata.
A train service operated by GBRF, with headcode 0G66, is shown passing through Olton. The video features locomotives 47739, 66714, and 73966. The route appears to be from Eastleigh to Leicester. No other details about the service or additional context are provided in the available metadata.
This video shows a test train being unexpectedly interrupted. The footage features multiple locomotives, including stock numbers 66165, 73962, 73965, and 73966. DB Schenker is identified as the operator involved. However, no specific locations or headcodes are provided in the metadata, limiting further contextual details about the event.
It features railway stock including classes 50, 60, and 73, operated by Colas, DB Schenker, and Scot Rail. The footage includes locations such as Carlisle, Inverness, Stirling, and Greenfaulds, among others. Headcodes identified in the video include 1Z73, 4M30, and 6S36.
It reflects on the changing experience of train travel as newer carriages without opening windows are introduced, potentially limiting passengers' sensory connection to the landscape. The footage highlights the atmosphere and scenery along the route, including moments of stillness at signal stops and the natural beauty of the moorlands. The video also notes the planned end of an era with the last northbound sleeper trip where passengers can open windows for a fresh breath of Highland air.
A rail tour featuring Class 73 locomotives 73966 and 73967 travels from Paisley Gilmour Street to Kyle of Lochalsh, with footage captured at multiple locations along the route. The journey includes stops at Bo'ness, Dunblane, Hillington West, Newton, Stirling, and Kyle of Lochalsh. Operated by Scot Rail, this video documents a rare appearance of Class 73 units on this route.
This video captures footage from a Caledonian Sleeper service in summer 2017, featuring journeys between Fort William and Inverness via the East Coast Main Line and Wembley Yard. The route includes services such as Euston to Fort William and Inverness to Euston, with reversals at Wembley Yard. Stock numbers identified include 156492, 66739, 67007, 73966, 87002, 92014, 92032, and 92033. The locations featured are Fort William, Euston, Inverness, Blair Atholl, and Crianlarich.
A loco convoy is shown heading south through Newcastle Central Station. The footage features two Class 73 diesel locomotives, numbered 73966 and 73968, with two Class 92 electric locomotives, numbered 92010 and 92038, following behind. The movement is part of a loco move from Polmadie to Doncaster. The video captures the scene at Newcastle and Central Station, with the destination being Doncaster. No operator information is provided in the metadata.
A GBRf Class 73 diesel locomotive, numbered 73966, is shown passing through Doncaster station on a light engine move from Craigentinny to Doncaster Down Decoy. The footage captures the loco in motion with a headcode of 0Z73. The audio includes wind noise but provides context for the movement.
Featured stock includes Class 20 (20020), Class 37 (37025), Class 47 (47643), Class 56 (56112, 56113), and Class 73 (73966, 73967). The event took place in Bo'ness and Hope. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways and Colas. The video provides a view of these locomotives from new filming perspectives attempted by the creator.
A video featuring two GB Rail freight Caledonian Class 73/9 locomotives, numbered 73966 and 73967, attending the Bo'ness and Kinneil 2016 Winter Diesel Gala. Additional stock numbers identified include 47643 (Class 47), 56110, and 56113 (both Class 56). The event took place near Bo'ness, with other locations mentioned as Lee and Looe. No operator or headcode information is available in the record.
A video captures two newly refurbished GB Railfreight Caledonian Class 73/9 locomotives, numbered 73966 and 73967, at Bo'ness. The footage shows the machines making a guest appearance during The Bon'ess and Kinneil annual winter Diesel Gala. The event took place at Bo'ness and included activity at Bank. No operator or headcode information is available in the record.
This video features a collection of railway photographs taken during 2015, showcasing various locomotives and locations across the UK. The images include stock such as classes 37, 47, 60, 67, 73, 86, and 91, with operators including Blue Pullman, British Railways, Direct Rail Services, Rail Express Systems, and Virgin Trains. Locations mentioned include Ribblehead, Carlisle, Carnforth, Chester, Clapham, Clapham Junction, Doncaster, Galashiels, Heworth, and Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The video includes a New Year message to viewers and acknowledges their support for the channel.
A Class 73 No. 73966 and a Class 47 No. 47847 pass Heworth, South Tyneside, as part of a loco/coach move from Tyne Coal Terminal to Polmadie, identified by headcode 5Z73. The event took place on 9 December 2015. The video captures the movement of these locomotives during what appears to be a freight operation. No additional context about the operators or other locations involved in this specific movement is provided in the metadata.