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87008
Class 87
Videos featuring 87008
This video features footage of British Rail Class 87 electric locomotives from the pre-digital era, primarily between 1987 and 1994. These locomotives were built between 1973 and 1975 at Crewe Works and operated on various services, including Anglo-Scottish express routes and Pullman services. The footage includes multiple Class 87 units such as 87004, 87008, 87019, 87020, 87024, 87030, 87033, and 87101. The video also references locations including Crewe, Carlisle, Hope, Lockerbie, Rugby, and Stafford, with operators such as British Railways, Blue Pull
This video features footage from STOCKPORT and MANCHESTER VICTORIA stations, capturing passenger and freight train activity in the North West during March and May 1988. British Railways locomotives, including classes 87008 and 87033, are shown in operation. Additional locations mentioned include Reading, though specific details about headcodes or other operational data are not included in the record. The footage provides a historical glimpse of railway activity during this period.
A rail incident involving multiple locomotives occurred near Crewe on the Shrewsbury Line. Locomotive 56302 TnT 56078 RHTT was unable to proceed past a stranded 67008, which had failed and blocked the line. The 67008 was subsequently dragged back to Crewe. This marks the second failure of the same locomotive within the week. The event took place on the Shrewsbury Line near Crewe, with Colas and DB Schenker identified as operators involved.
This video captures a journey from Carlisle to Aberdeen in August 1992, featuring views of the Fourth and Tay bridges among other locations. The footage includes travel on a British Railways and Intercity service, with stops at stations such as Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Inverness, Inverurie, Portlethen, and Stonehaven. A locomotive identified as 87008 is visible during the journey. The content reflects nostalgic railway travel from over three decades ago.
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Fantastic Very Busy Morning at Crewe Station Freight/Passenger/Steam trains 7th October 25 WCML
This video captures a busy morning at Crewe Station, featuring a variety of freight and passenger trains. It includes services from operators such as Avanti West Coast, Colas RailFreight, Freightliner, GBRF, and LSL locomotive services. Trains identified include classes 197, 310, 323, 350, 390, and 56, with some associated headcodes listed. The footage includes steam-powered trains and various rail freight operations.
This video captures freight train movements filmed between Acton Yard and Southall. It features a variety of stock including classes 59 and 66, with operators such as DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, LNER, and London Overground identified. The footage includes locations such as Brentford, Dagenham Dock, Ealing Broadway, Hanwell, Paddington, Southall, and West Ealing. Headcodes recorded include 4L33, 6L43, 6L52, 6V03, and 6V50.
This video captures scenes from Rugby Station in February 2004, featuring a variety of railway stock including classes 321, 67, 86, 87, and 90, as well as headcodes such as 321428, 67001, 86628, 86639, 87008, 90001, 92003, and 92022. The footage reflects a busy station environment with references to Virgin Trains and British Railways operations. No headcodes are explicitly identified in the metadata.
This video captures scenes from Polmadie Railway Depot and the mainline near Glasgow Central Station in May 1991. It features various locomotive classes, including the fading Class 26s, as well as other types of traction. The footage shows activity at the depot and along the route into and out of Glasgow Central near Rutherglen. The content is part of an archive spanning from the late 1980s to early 2000s, offering a glimpse into British Railways operations during the 1990s.
The footage includes scenes at Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and other locations along the route. A train identified as 37152 is mentioned as part of the journey towards Kyle of Lochalsh. Some clips from a previous visit in 1991 have been included. The recording highlights open window views and includes footage from different parts of the railway network.
This video captures footage from Doncaster and Thorne South stations, featuring various train classes including 150, 165, 180, 185, 466, 60, 66, and 67. The content includes a conversation between station staff at Doncaster discussing low passenger numbers on London-bound trains, with only three passengers boarding each train. The video also shows scenes from other locations such as Knottingley, Looe, Ore, and Skipton. Operators associated with the footage include DB Schenker, Europhoenix, EWS, GBRF, Grand Central, LNER, Northern, and Transpennine. Headcodes present in the video are 0G01, 1A13, 6D79, and 6H62
A video tour of Express Services depot in Ruse, Bulgaria, featuring several Class 87 locomotives, including units 87006, 87008, 87013, and 87022. The footage shows these locomotives awaiting repairs, with some still in near-original UK condition following their recent arrival. Operators Colas and Intercity are noted in the metadata, though no specific locations or headcodes are provided. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at depot operations and the state of the locomotives on site.
A video shows DB Schenker locomotives 67008 and 66150 working the VSOE service through Tonbridge and Paddock Wood, heading from London Victoria. The footage captures these trains in operation on the route on an unspecified date. Additional locomotive numbers identified in the metadata include 67028 and 87008, though they may not be visible in the video. The recording includes scenes from Tonbridge, Paddock Wood, and London Victoria.
This video features locomotives 67008, 87008, and 90035 operating together on a journey through York following their return from Newcastle. The footage includes scenes of the class 90 locomotive producing notable sounds during the trip. The operators involved include DB Schenker and British Railways. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
It includes footage from Bare Lane, Euston, and Lancaster, with stock numbers such as 67008, 67022, and 67027 visible. The operator associated with the content is EWS.