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Class 769
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West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Morning at Wigan North Western station freight Test Steam Passenger 17th June 2026
This video captures a busy morning at Wigan North Western station, featuring a variety of trains including freight services, passenger services, and steam locomotives. Trains from operators such as Avanti West Coast, Northern, Direct Rail Services, GBRF, Colas, and others are present. Stock includes classes 156, 158, 20, 31, 323, and 331, along with locomotives from LSL and Britannia Steam. The footage also includes test trains and freight services at locations such as Knowsley Freight Terminal, Liverpool Lime Street, and London Euston.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Action at Wigan North Western Freight/Passenger/Light locos 4th February 2026 WCML
This video captures busy rail activity at Wigan North Western, featuring a variety of trains including freight and passenger services. It includes Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, Northern Class 323/33 EMUs, TPE Transpennine Express 397, GBRF and DB Schenker Class 66s, DRS Class 88, Colas RailFreight Class 70, and Rail Operations Group Class 37. The footage includes multiple locations across the West Coast Main Line network.
A Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotive, numbered 37884 and painted in Europhoenix livery, is shown joining the West Coast Main Line at Springs Branch south of Wigan. It was hauling a Northern Trains Class 769 unit, 769442, which had originated from Allerton Depot in Liverpool and was en route to Kilmarnock for modification and refurbishment works. The locomotive is seen idling as the train joins the line behind an Avanti service.
It includes passenger trains operated by Northern and a freight service using a Class 66 locomotive. Trains shown include services between Stalybridge, Southport, Manchester Oxford Road, and Knowsley Freight Terminal. Some services are noted as running late, while one freight train passed through the area at around 14:10. The footage highlights activity on a line that was electrified up to Ince until December 2025.
A Northern Trains Class 769431 flex unit is shown arriving and departing from Hindley near Wigan. The train was operating a service between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road via Bolton on the afternoon of Friday 18th July 2025. The headcode for the journey was 2O77. The video captures the train's movements at the station, with commentary noting the loud diesel engine and concerns about the longevity of the class.
A Rail Operations Group Class 37/8 locomotive, number 37884 'Cepheus', is shown heading south along the West Coast Main Line and through Springs Branch Junction near Wigan. It was hauling a Northern Trains Class 769 unit, 769431, from Kilmarnock in Scotland to Allerton Depot in Liverpool. The train was temporarily held at a signal ahead, but the locomotive successfully navigated the route via St Helens Central. This working followed a similar journey the previous day with another Class 769 unit.
This video features two clips of rail operations involving a 37-class locomotive and Northern Rail Class 769 units. The first clip shows the locomotive, identified as 37884, operating with unit 769434 on a service from Allerton Depot to Kilmarnock Bonnyton Depot, passing through Lancaster. The second clip captures 37884 working with unit 769431 on a return journey from Kilmarnock Bonnyton Depot to Allerton Depot, passing through Oxenholme the following day. Headcodes 5Q08 and 5Q37 are mentioned in relation to these services.
This video captures train activity at Wigan North Western, featuring services from Avanti West Coast, Northern, and Transpennine Express, along with freight operations by Freightliner and Direct Rail Services. Multiple headcodes are present, including 0Z50, which is noted as not having run. The footage includes various locomotives and rolling stock, with some specific units identified. Additional locations referenced in the metadata include Alstom, Birmingham New Street, Blackburn, Blackpool North, Crewe, Euston, Glasgow Central, Headbolt Lane, and Leeds.
A video recorded at Wigan North Western on 14th January 2025 captures a variety of freight and test train movements. It features multiple locomotive classes including 37, 43, 66, 68, and 769, with several liveries represented. Trains include services operated by GBRF, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and Colas, passing through locations such as Avonmouth, Carlisle, Clitheroe, Crewe, Kilmarnock, and Mossend EuroTerminal. Headcodes such as 6M90, 4Z70, 4S57, and 5Q08 are noted, along with a unit drag move involving locomotive 37884 and 769431.
This video shows a unit drag involving stock 37884 and 769431, captured south of Lancaster. The footage is associated with Allerton Depot and Kilmarnock. A headcode of 5Q08 is mentioned. While specific operator details are not provided in the metadata, locations and stock identifiers are clearly identified.
A Class 37 locomotive, identified as 37884, is seen operating on the West Coast Main Line through Wigan North Western. The locomotive, wearing Europhoenix livery, was involved in moving a Northern Trains passenger unit, class 769431, from Allerton Depot near Liverpool South Parkway to Kilmarnock Bonnyton Depot in Scotland. The journey included a reversal at Edge Hill and is associated with headcode 5Q08. The operation took place on a wet afternoon, with the train experiencing delays during its route.
This video features a journey on a Class 769 electric multiple unit, originally a Class 319 EMU converted with a diesel engine for operation away from overhead wires or third rail. The train travels through locations including Southport, Meols Cop, and Wigan Wallgate. The footage includes commentary about the performance of the diesel engine, noting its limitations in power compared to electric mode. The operator is identified as British Railways, with additional operators listed in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Hindley station, a key junction for services heading towards Manchester via Bolton and Atherton. It includes regular passenger services and an afternoon freight service. The footage also mentions a freight working from Wilton EFW Terminal to Knowsley Freight Terminal with headcode 6M16. Several locomotives are identified, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The video provides insight into rail operations at this location during the specified period.