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Class 769
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A Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotive, numbered 37884, is seen operating at Ince Moss Junction, hauling a Northern Trains Class 769 unit, 769448, on a journey from Allerton Depot to Kilmarnock. The locomotive was part of a service that included an Avanti West Coast train and was running slightly ahead of schedule. The video captures the locomotive moving through the area near St Helens Central during a cloudy afternoon.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Day At Carlisle Freight/Passenger/Steam/Unit Drag 21st April 2026 WCML
This video captures a variety of train services at Carlisle Station, including passenger and freight operations, with appearances from multiple operators such as Avanti West Coast, Colas, Direct Rail Services, Freightliner, and others. A range of rolling stock is featured, including class 156s, 158s, and 222s, alongside various headcodes. The footage includes steam and charter services, highlighting the diversity of rail activity on the West Coast Main Line.
It includes scenes of freight operations at Eastriggs MOD Sidings, with a Class 37 retrieving a Class 769 for Northern. At Carlisle Citadel station, there is activity involving various freight and engineering trains, including a DRS-hauled train to Basford Hall that experienced delays due to suspected wheel flats and was later inspected at Appleby. Multiple railway operators, locomotives, and locations are featured throughout the footage.
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.
A Northern Trains Class 769 unit, numbered 769442, is captured passing through the Crow Nest junction near Westhoughton, Bolton, en route from Southport to Manchester Oxford Road. The footage shows the train operating in electric mode on the section between Hindley and Westhoughton. The location includes Jack’s Lane, which crosses over lines serving Atherton. The train was running on time according to the recorded information.
This video captures various Northern Trains services operating at Hindley station and surrounding areas. Multiple train units, including classes 150, 156, 158, and 769, are shown in action. Headcodes such as 2I14, 2O76, and 2W13 are mentioned alongside locations like Southport, Manchester Oxford Road, Blackburn, and Wigan Wallgate. The footage includes a variety of services running between these locations during the afternoon of Tuesday, 13th January 2026.
This video explores the history and operational challenges of the Class 230 D Train, formerly used on the London Underground's District Line and now in service with Transport for Wales. It also covers other rail stock including Classes 142, 150, 165, 172, 195, and 197. The footage includes locations such as Cefn-y-Bedd, Eastham Rake, Hawarden Bridge, Hunts Cross, Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Wrexham Central, and Wrexham General. Headcodes observed include 2F54, 2F56, 2F60, 2F62, 2F66, 2F68, 2F72, 2F74, 2F78
A Northern Trains Class 769 unit, numbered 769442, is shown arriving and being shunted at Springs Branch Depot on the West Coast Main Line, south of Wigan. The train was likely operating earlier in the day on services from Wigan North Western to Southport. The unit was scheduled for a short working on a service from Wigan Wallgate to Springs Branch Stable Siding, arriving on time. The footage captures the locomotive's movements at the depot.
This video explores the history, operations, and challenges of the British Rail Class 769 FLEX, a bi-mode train converted from Class 319 units. The footage includes various railway locations such as Appley Bridge, Castle Cary, Chippenham, Great Central Railway, Salford Crescent, Southport, Trowbridge, and Wigan Wallgate. Several stock items are identified, including classes 150, 153, 156, 165, and 230, as well as multiple Class 319 units. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Chiltern Railways, GWR, Network South East, Northern, Transpennine, and Transport For Wales. The video discusses the train's reliability issues and its status as one of Britain’s most controversial rail services
This video explores the Castlefield Corridor, a heavily used one-mile section of track through Manchester's city centre. It serves as a key route for trains across the UK and is among the most congested parts of the rail network. The footage includes various train stock, operators such as Northern and Transpennine, and locations including Manchester Oxford Road, Airport, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackpool North, Bolton, Chatham, Dalton, Deansgate, Eccles, and Fairfield. Headcodes from multiple services are also identified in the metadata.
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.
This video features train spotting activity at Manchester Victoria, capturing services operated by Northern and Transpennine Express. A variety of train classes are visible, including Class 150, 156, 158, 185, 195, and others. The footage also includes mentions of locations such as Ely, Leeds, Winchester, and Pokesdown, though no headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features train spotting at Salford Central, capturing services operated by Northern. The footage includes various train classes such as Class 150, Class 156, and Class 158, along with some Class 769 units. The next video in the series will focus on train spotting at Christchurch.
This video captures a journey from Wigan North Western to Wigan Wallgate, featuring various railway locations along the route. The footage includes trains from different stock classes such as 150, 156, 195, and 390, though operators are not specified in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Wigan North Western, Angel, Blackburn, Bolton, Carlisle, Clitheroe, Darwen, Denton, Hindley, and Johnston. The recording appears to focus on the scenic and operational aspects of the route without detailing specific train services or headcodes.
This video features a variety of train classes including 150, 156, 158, 323, 350, and 390 operating in the Crewe area. The footage includes trains from operators such as Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, Transport for Wales, and ScotRail. Additional locations mentioned include London Euston and Par. The record does not include headcode information.
This video captures Northern train services at Hindley station, with several Class 150 and Class 158 diesel units visible. The footage was recorded on a Wednesday in late November, showing trains arriving and departing the station. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a visit to the National Railway Museum in York, capturing various railway stock and locations. The footage includes multiple locomotives such as classes 153, 185, 195, 197, and 31, along with references to operators like British Railways, LNER, and Northern. Locations shown include York, Airport, Bede, Boston, Byker, Chester, Chichester, Cullercoats, Derby, and Fairlie. Headcodes identified in the video are 1H83 and 4E74.
This video captures train movements at Southport in November 2022, featuring a variety of British Railways stock. It includes Class 150 and 156 Sprinter DMUs, Class 507 and 508 PEP units, and a Class 769 diesel multiple unit. The footage also shows newer Class 777 EMUs stored in a siding, indicating upcoming changes to the fleet. Trains operated by Merseyrail and Northern are present, with activity noted at Southport, Chester, and Waterfront. Some details such as headcodes are not included in the record.
A Northern Class 769 Flex unit, numbered 769442, is seen in service at Ince, near Wigan Wallgate, heading towards Southport. The video provides an overview of the bi-mode train's operation on routes between Southport/Wigan and Alderley Edge/Stalybridge. The unit is part of a conversion project from existing Class 319 electric multiple units, carried out by Brush Traction. The audio commentary includes observations about the train’s performance and reliability, as well as its delayed introduction into service.