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TRAINS at RUGBY. Royal Ascot Specials, Triple Header Freight & Lumo Liveries! 🚆🔥 June 2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Morning Action At Stafford Station Freight/Light Locos/Passenger Trains 12th August
This video captures a busy morning at Stafford Station, featuring freight trains, light locomotives, and passenger services. Trains operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, CrossCountry, DRS Direct Rail Services, Freightliner, Colas RailFreight, GBRF, and DB Schenker are visible. Various classes of rolling stock, including 350 and 390 series units, are identified. The footage includes trains serving locations such as Avonmouth, Felixstowe, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, London Gateway, Manchester Piccadilly, and Trafford Park. Headcodes associated with the services are also noted.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Day at Crewe Station Freight/passenger/steam 16th July 2026 WCML
Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, London Northwestern Railways 350s, Lumo West Coast 222s, Transport For Wales 197s, Northern 323s and 331s, as well as freight operators such as Freightliner and GBRF. The footage includes steam locomotives and various headcodes, showcasing a busy day on the network.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Few Hours At Stafford Station Freight/passenger Trains 15th July 2026 WCML
This video captures a busy period at Stafford Station, featuring a variety of trains including freight and passenger services. Trains identified include Avanti West Coast Pendolino Everos, XC CrossCountry Voyagers, London Northwestern Railway 350s, Lumo West Coast 222s, Network Rail HST test trains, Freightliner and GBRF Class 66 freight locomotives. The footage includes multiple train types operating in the area, with several locations mentioned across the UK rail network.
This video captures train activity at Cheddington, featuring services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and freight operators including Freightliner, GBRF, and Direct Rail Services. Trains seen include multiple units with headcodes such as 1A18, 1A19, and others. The footage includes services running between locations like Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Milton Keynes Central, among others.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Acton At Stafford Station Freight Passenger Test Light Loco Trains 20th May 2026 WCML
It includes services operated by Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, London Northwestern Railway, Lumo, DRS Direct Rail Services, Colas, Freightliner, GBRF, and DB Schenker. Trains identified include Pendolino Everos, XC CrossCountry Voyagers, 350-class units, class 66 locomotives, class 90s, and class 70 freight units. The footage also shows a Network Rail HST test train and ROG Rail Operations Group 93. Multiple locations across the West Coast Main Line are referenced in the metadata.
Trains from Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, CrossCountry, and WMR are visible, along with freight operators such as DRS, Freightliner, DB Cargo UK, and Colas Rail. Notable stock includes Class 170, 196, 222, and 350 units, alongside special appearances by GBRF locomotives and RailAdventure HST powercars. The footage includes multiple headcodes and showcases trains operating across several key locations along the route.
This video features trains at Rugby on the West Coast Main Line, capturing services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and freight operators Freightliner and Direct Rail Services. It includes appearances by locomotives 37421, 93003, and 92028, along with various headcodes. The footage also shows trains passing through locations such as Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Trafford Park.
This video captures train activity around Ribblehead and Leeds, featuring various services and rolling stock. Trains include Northern Class 158 units, Avanti West Coast Class 805 'Evero' units, LNER Class 91/InterCity 225, and GBRF services with locomotives 57305 and 66790. The footage includes a late-arriving train at Leeds and rail tour operations. The video also notes engineering works affecting Avanti West Coast shuttle services between Preston and Carlisle.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Morning at Crewe Station Light Locomotives Moves Charter/ Passenger Trains April 14th 2026
This video captures activity at Crewe Station, featuring a variety of locomotives and trains moving through the area. It includes Avanti West Coast Pendolino Everos services, Transport for Wales class 197, 150, and 153 units, London Northwestern Railway class 350, Rail Operations Group class 93 and 37, LSL locomotive services class 47 and 142, among others. The footage also shows movements from various locations including Cardiff Central, Chester, Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Stafford, and Swansea. Headcodes such as 1M08, 1U24, 1W13, 2J54, and 5Z69 are present in the footage.
Trains include Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Cross Country, and freight services from DB Cargo, Freightliner, and GBRF. Rolling stock types identified include classes 170, 196, and 350, with various headcodes listed. The footage also includes a special service involving WCRC locomotives pulling Mk2 coaches towards Bristol for the final Pathfinder Tour.
Some disruptions were reported, including cancellations and delays. The footage includes trains operated by various classes, with headcodes such as 1L91 and 2H65 appearing in the recordings. The locations covered include Preston, Carlisle, Armathwaite, Settle, Oxenholme Lake District, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Chirk, and Glasgow Central.
A variety of services, including freight and passenger trains, are shown operating across the line. Several operators are represented, with train stock and headcodes identified in the footage. The recording took place between 08:30 and 13:30 on a weekday morning, showcasing the busy nature of this key railway junction.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Morning At Crewe Deltic Sir Nigel Gresley Freight/Passenger Trains 11th March 26 WCML
This video captures a busy morning at Crewe Station, featuring a variety of trains including diesel and steam locomotives. Trains from multiple operators such as Avanti West Coast, Freightliner, GBRF, and Locomotive Services Limited are visible. The footage includes services running on the West Coast Main Line, with locations such as Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and London Euston mentioned. A range of train classes including 158, 197, 323, 350, and 390 are identified, along with several headcodes.
Avanti services are also present, with some route adjustments due to an incident near Glasgow Central. The footage includes intercity services, commuter trains, freight movements, and the rail tour, recorded during a sunny morning. Various locations such as Carlisle, Carstairs, Chester, Euston, Fishguard Harbour, Glasgow Central, Holyhead, Newark Castle, and others are featured. Multiple operators and headcodes are also present in the footage.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Morning At Nuneaton Station Freight/passenger/light locos Trains 2nd March 2026 WCML
This video captures a variety of trains and locomotives at Nuneaton Station, including freight services, passenger trains, and light locos. It features Avanti West Coast Pendolino, CrossCountry 170s, London Northwestern Railways 730, West Midlands Railway 196, Network Rail track machines, GBRF Class 66s, Freightliner Class 66s, and LSL Locomotive Services Class 50. The footage includes movements from multiple locations along the West Coast Main Line.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic busy 3 Hours at Rugby Station Freight/Passenger/Test Trains 23rd February 2026
This video captures activity at Rugby Station, featuring a variety of freight and passenger trains, including test trains and track machines. Trains identified include Avanti West Coast Pendolino, London Northwestern Railways class 350s, West Midlands Railway class 730s, DRS class 88s and 66s, Freightliner class 66s and 90s, Network Rail track machines, Lumo Class 222, Euro Phoenix Rail pair class 37s, and others. The footage includes multiple operators and locations across the rail network.
This video captures railway activity at Rugby and Carlisle, featuring a variety of train classes including Class 153, 222, 350, and 37. It includes footage of regional and mainline services, freight operations, and a notable Class 86 locomotive. The content also highlights several headcodes associated with different services. Operators such as London Northwestern Railway and others are represented in the footage.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Very Cold Morning At Nuneaton Freight/Passenger Trains February 19th 2026 WCML
A cold and busy morning at Nuneaton Station is captured in this video, showing a mix of freight and passenger trains. The footage includes Avanti West Coast Pendolinos and Everos, CrossCountry Class 170s, London Northwestern Railways Class 730s and 350s, Freightliner and DB Schenker Class 66s, as well as Network Rail’s Class 153 test train and GBRF Class 66s. Several headcodes are present, indicating services operating across various locations including Felixstowe, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Loughborough, Mountsorrel, Stansted Airport, and Trafford Park.
Oscar The Trainspotter
86259 and HSTs NOSE TO NOSE at Rugby alongside other freight action | 08/02/26
This video captures railway activity at Rugby, featuring Colas Rail HST Powercars shunting between platforms 3 and 4. The footage also includes the arrival of 86259 from Acton and movements involving 60055 and 66742. Several locomotives and headcodes are noted, including 43251, 43272, 60055, 66742, and 86259. The scene highlights freight and passenger operations on the West Coast Mainline.
Two Avanti West Coast Class 805 units, numbered 805013 and 805001, are seen passing through Bamfurlong on a wet afternoon. The train was operating a diverted service from Crewe to Carlisle, which reversed at Preston to take an alternative route via Blackburn, Clitheroe, Settle, and Carlisle. The service was running late by six minutes. The video captures the units as they travel along the West Coast Main Line.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Late Afternoon At Stafford Station Freight/passenger/ light Loco trains January 20th 26
This video captures a late afternoon scene at Stafford Station, featuring a mix of freight and passenger trains. Trains from various operators including Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Freightliner, and GBRF are visible. The footage includes multiple train classes such as 220, 221, 222, and 350. Several locations across the UK are referenced, though specific routes or services are not detailed.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic lunch Time Rush at Lichfield Trent Valley Special Workings Passenger Freight Jan 21st 26
This video captures a busy lunchtime scene at Lichfield Trent Valley, featuring a variety of train services. It includes Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, London Northwestern Railways 730s, DB Schenker class 66 locomotives, Direct Rail Services class 88, Freightliner class 90s, and ScotRail class 156. Other operators present are Lumo with class 222 trains. The footage includes multiple locations such as Chester, Crewe, Euston, and others, with various headcodes identified.
It also includes heavy freight trains, an engineer’s train with spare locomotives, and movements involving Class 57 and 47 locomotives between Carlisle and Carnforth. The footage highlights various railway operations across locations including Ribblehead, Carlisle, Settle, and Carnforth.
This video captures activity at Carlisle and along the Settle Carlisle line, including movements of various train classes such as 156, 158, 321, 37, and 390. Operators involved include Avanti West Coast, Colas, Freightliner, and others. Trains are seen arriving from York, moving freight between Workington and Scotland, and performing shunting operations at the station. The footage also shows temporary snowfall and the movement of Pendolino trains to clear platforms.
The footage includes scenes from Wigan North Western station, along with observations of railway activity, including a waste train known as a 'BinLiner'. Several locations are shown, including Carlisle, Preston, and Knowsley Freight Terminal, with various headcodes and rolling stock types identified in the metadata.
Additional services include 88006 on 4M27, 805002 on 1A32, 90049 and 90012 on 4L67, 390151 on 1A33, 805001 on 1D85, 730234 and 730229 on 1U30, 730233 and 730228 on 1U31, 390122 on 1H16
It features services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and freight operators including DB Cargo, GBRF, Freightliner, and DRS. Trains identified include Class 33 and Class 350 units. The footage also includes a special appearance of a WCRC Class 33 locomotive hauling a Black 5 and coaches to Southall Depot. Additional locations mentioned include Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Northampton, Southall, Trafford Park, and Wolverhampton.
A test train ran on the Settle & Carlisle railway line in August 2025 as part of preparations for a planned shuttle service between Preston and Carlisle in January 2026. This route will be used during closures of the West Coast Main Line and M6 at Clifton for viaduct replacement work. The initiative involves collaboration between several rail operators, including Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNER, and Network Rail. The line had not been used for diversions in over a decade, prompting interest from communities and rail enthusiasts. The video includes footage of trains operating on the route, with specific locomotives identified.
A variety of train stock numbers are identified, including classes 150, 196, and 350, though operators are not specified for these units. Multiple headcodes are listed, indicating various services operating in the area. The footage appears to focus on the station’s role within the regional rail network, with mentions of nearby locations such as Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly.
This video features Avanti West Coast Class 805 trains at Wigan North Western on 22 October 2024. The footage includes the train 805012 operating service 3A92 from Preston to London Euston and 805001 running service 3P82 from Northampton to Lancaster. The trains are shown during test or staff training runs, with some slow and fast movements captured. The video provides a view of these Hitachi-built units in operation on the West Coast Main Line.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales. 1st class to Crewe with lunch behind 67012. Excellent journey.
A journey through the Welsh countryside is captured in this video, featuring travel on a service to Crewe in first class. The train is described as operating behind locomotive 67012, with mentions of high-quality staff service and food options. The route includes views of scenic landscapes, historic signal boxes, and semaphore signaling. Several locations along the route are noted, including Crewe, London Euston, and Machynlleth. Multiple stock numbers and headcodes are identified in the metadata, though no specific operator is highlighted in the content.
This video captures train activity at Stafford Railway Station, featuring passenger and freight services, as well as test units from the London North Western service. Several locomotives are identified, including multiple Class 350 and Class 390 units, along with a Class 50 and Class 66. The presence of GBRF livery suggests involvement from the Great British Railways Freight operator. Additional locations mentioned include University. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
This video captures train activity at Crewe, featuring multiple operators and locomotive classes. Trains from Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, East Midlands Railway, and others are present, including class 170, 197, and 323 units. The footage includes various headcodes and shows the movement of passenger and freight services across locations such as Birmingham New Street, Blackpool North, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Stoke-on-Trent.
This video captures train activity at Crewe, with additional locations including Euston, Stoke-on-Trent, and others. It features various trains, including models from the 197 series and 323 series. Operators such as Avanti West Coast, DB Schenker, and others are represented. Headcodes like 1A30, 1D54, and 1F14 are present in the footage. The content includes commentary on travel disruptions and missed opportunities due to delays and closures at Crewe Heritage Centre.
It features services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and freight operators Freightliner and GBRF. Trains identified include those with headcodes such as 1A15, 1A17, and 1B32, along with rolling stock classes 153 and 350. The footage highlights the scenic views of the Chilterns from the station and includes services running between various locations including Aylesbury, Birmingham New Street, and London Euston.
This video captures train activity at Tamworth and nearby locations, including Crewe and Hope. It features a variety of rail stock, such as classes 150, 350, 390, and 805, though specific operators are not identified for these units. The footage includes multiple trains, suggesting a focus on movement and operations in the area. While no headcodes are provided, the presence of several locations and rail types indicates a broad range of train movements. Some details may be limited due to missing information in the record.
This video captures train activity at Nuneaton and surrounding areas, featuring services operated by Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, and London North Western Railway, along with freight movements from multiple operators. Trains include classes 170 and 221, with headcodes such as 0M50, 0Z61, and 1A16 identified. The footage includes a variety of services and freight trains passing through locations like Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, and Coleshill Parkway.
The video features a variety of train units including Class 150, 196, 221, and 350 models, captured across locations such as Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, London Euston, Smethwick Galton Bridge, and University. The footage includes mentions of Class 805 Hitachi bi-mode units, a Class 730 on test, and several Voyagers. Operators associated with the content include Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Cross Country, London Northwestern Railway, Southeastern, Transport For Wales, and West Midlands Trains. A headcode of 1E14 is also noted in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Stafford, featuring a range of services including passenger and freight operations. Notable locomotives seen include 37667 (Floppsie), 57002 heading to Crewe from Barrow Hill, and HNRail 37405. Several other stock items are also present, though operators associated with these are not specified in the record. The footage includes scenes from Stafford and Crewe, with additional references to the University location.
This video captures railway activity at Stafford, featuring regular passenger and freight trains. A light locomotive, identified as 69013, is seen operating between Longport and Bescot. Several rail vehicles are noted in the footage, including classes 350, 390, and 66, though operators for these units are not specified. The recording includes multiple locations such as Stafford, Longport, and University. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures freight trains passing through Rugby. Multiple locomotives are identified, including classes 20, 55, 56, 66, and 805, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage includes several freight services, with Avanti West Coast, Freightliner, and RailAdventure listed as potential operators. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features the new bi-mode Class 805 "Evero" trains operated by Avanti West Coast. The footage includes views of the train's interior, including the cafe area, shop, and toilets. The journey begins at London Euston and travels towards Crewe, with mention of a planned route to Holyhead on the North Wales Coast Line that was short-terminated. The video provides an overview of the train’s design and features, comparing it with other models. Some locations mentioned include London Euston, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street.
This video shows two Class 805 electric multiple units, numbered 805001 and 805005, in the Crewe area. The footage appears to capture a test run involving one of the units, with reference to a Blue Peter train. Avanti West Coast, Blue Pullman, and GBRF are listed as associated operators, though no specific operator is directly linked to the stock in the metadata. The location of Crewe is clearly indicated, but headcode information is not present in the record.
This video features a visit to Milton Keynes Central railway station, capturing services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Cross Country, Freightliner, GBRF, and the Caledonian Sleeper. It includes footage of various train classes, such as Avanti's Class 805 and LNWR’s Class 730, with some trains seen at London Euston. The video also briefly mentions the Network Rail New Measurement Train, which is covered in a separate recording.
This video discusses the performance of Avanti West Coast as a train operating company, focusing on issues such as delays, reliability, and cancellations. The content is presented from the perspective of a regular passenger and aims to provide an overview of the challenges faced by the company without intending to criticise its staff. The video includes references to various railway locations and mentions several operators active in the UK rail network. Some stock numbers are identified, though operator details for these are not specified.
A Hitachi Class 805 train, operated by Avanti West Coast, is shown at Wigan North Western. The video captures the unit during a test run along the West Coast Main Line, with units 805001 and 805004 visible. The train was running from Blackpool North to Oxley Depot in the West Midlands, operating under headcode 5Q47. The footage was filmed on Thursday, 2nd November 2023.
A video captures Avanti West Coast Class 805 units at Crewe Station. The footage shows three units, identified as 805001, 805002, and 805003, arriving at the station. No headcodes are present in the metadata. The video provides a view of the train's arrival and includes commentary from the creator.
This video shows IET 805001 and 805003 undergoing testing at Acton Bridge, Crewe, and Stafford. The footage was recorded in August 2023. It is noted that 805003 lacks interior fittings such as seats. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
A video shows an Avanti West Coast Class 805 train, numbered 805001, undergoing testing at Watford Junction on the West Coast Main Line. The train is displayed in IET unbranded/test livery and is associated with headcodes 5Q31 and 5Q32. It operated on routes between Crewe and Euston, as well as Euston and Stafford. The footage captures the train arriving at 11:25 and departing at 11:26 for one journey, and passing through at 12:34 for another. GBRf is noted as the operator.
A video shows trains 805001 and 805003 operating on service 5Q72, traveling from London Euston to Crewe. The footage captures the trains passing through Hampton-in-Arden. No operator information is available in the record.
A video shows Avanti West Coast Class 805 units 805001 and 805003 departing from Crewe platform 12 bound for London Euston. The train is identified by the headcode 5Q71. The footage captures the departure of these units from Crewe, with London Euston listed as the destination. No additional details about the journey or operational context are provided in the metadata.
This video shows Hitachi Class 805 units 805001 and 805003 undergoing a test run at Wigan North Western on 1 August 2023. The trains were operating under GBRF path, traveling between Blackpool North and Oxley Depot in Wolverhampton. The footage includes the headcode 5Q70. These units are part of Avanti West Coast’s new fleet, intended to replace diesel-only Voyager services on routes from London to the Midlands, Chester, North Wales, and the North-West of England later in 2023.
A British-built Hitachi Class 805 train, unit 805001, was captured at Wigan North Western on 28 July 2023. The train is operated by Avanti West Coast and was seen traveling along the West Coast Main Line, with services recorded between Crewe, Blackpool North, and Holyhead. Headcodes 5Q67 and 5Q68 were noted during the journey. The footage shows the new trains in unbranded state ahead of their planned deployment on routes such as London to Holyhead by the end of 2023.
Two Class 805 electric multiple units, numbered 805001 and 805003, were observed during their first test run along the North Wales Coast route. The units operated under working headcodes 5Q35 and 5Q36, traveling between Crewe and Llandudno Junction via Shotton. The event took place on 26 July 2023. The operator associated with the units is Avanti West Coast.
The footage includes various trains, such as Class 150 and Class 323 units, and mentions test runs involving the Class 805 and Class 390. Locations featured include Aston, Stechford, and Rugby, with operators including Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and others. The record lacks headcode information.
This video shows two Class 805 locomotives, numbered 805001 and 805003, undergoing testing on the UK West Coast Mainline. The operator associated with these units is Avanti West Coast. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
Hitachi Class 805 units 805001 and 805003 were observed at Wigan North Western on a test run in early July 2023. The trains, operated by GBRf, were working from Oxley Depot in Wolverhampton to Glasgow and back as part of mileage testing. These units are expected to enter service with Avanti West Coast later in 2023, replacing the company’s diesel Voyager fleet on routes including London to the Midlands, Chester, North Wales, and the North-West of England. The new fleet consists of 23 trains and represents a £350 million investment.
A video shows two new Hitachi Class 805 trains, units 805001 and 805003, at Wigan North Western on 18 May 2023. The trains were part of a test run from Oxley Depot in Wolverhampton to Glasgow and back under GBRF path. Avanti West Coast is set to introduce the new fleet on the West Coast Main Line later in 2023, with the trains expected to replace diesel-only Voyager services on routes from London to the Midlands, Chester, North Wales, and the North-West of England. The footage includes a headcode 5Q30.
This video shows Hitachi 805003 and 805001 undergoing running tests at Crewe. Other stock present includes 150237 and 350237. The operator associated with the content is Blue Pullman. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
This video shows two Class 805 electric multiple units, numbered 805001 and 805003, departing from Crewe station. The operator associated with the stock is Avanti West Coast. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video shows train units 50007 and 805001 operating on service 5Q70, passing through Water Orton. The footage captures the movement of these trains, with additional stock number 50034 also identified in the metadata. The operator associated with the recording is GBRF. No further details about the route or specific events are provided in the available information.
A video shows locomotives 50007 and 805001 operating on service 5Q50, passing through Water Orton. The footage captures the movement of these units on what appears to be a regional rail route. No additional context about the journey or operational details is provided in the available metadata.
The video captures various train movements across different locations, featuring multiple locomotives and units. Stock includes Class 56, 66, 805, and 88 units, with notable entries such as 56094, 66737, 66594, and 805001. Operators represented include Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Colas, GBRF, and Transport For Wales. Locations covered include Stone, Fort William, Carlisle, and Longport. Headcodes observed are 4S43, 6M38, and 6V75. The footage includes scenes of trains operating on different routes, with a focus on movement and activity at various points along the network.
A video captures the First Hitachi 800 series train, numbered 805001, during a test run on the West Coast Main Line. The footage shows the train traveling between Oxley and Glasgow. The operator associated with the train is Blue Pullman. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A Hitachi Class 805 electric multiple unit, numbered 805001, is shown during a test run at Crewe. The video captures the train in operation, though no operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata. The footage appears to be part of testing activities, with the location clearly identified as Crewe. Additional details about the route or purpose of the test are not included in the available data.