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87017
Class 87
Videos featuring 87017
This video captures passenger and freight trains passing through Crewe station, featuring a range of locomotive classes including 66, 67, 90, 92, 170, 197, 222, 220, and 350, as well as Mk4s and Mk5s. The footage includes trains operated by various companies such as Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Freightliner, and others. The recording takes place near Crewe on the West Coast Main Line. Some train details are not fully specified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Crewe and Hope, featuring a range of locomotives including classes 158, 20, 66, 67, 87, and 92. The footage includes the D1935 (class 47) and D8098 (class 20). Several operators are associated with the content, including Blue Pullman, British Railways, DB Schenker, GBRF, Locomotive Services Limited, Network Rail, and Transport For Wales. The record lacks headcode information, but details of the stock, locations, and operators are present.
This video features locomotives 85006 and 87017 operating on a mixed freight service. The footage appears to capture the movement of these machines, though specific operational details such as the operator, location, or headcode are not provided in the available metadata. Additional context about the route or purpose of the train is also absent from the record.
Rail activity is captured at Hereford and Worcestershire Parkway, featuring Transport for Wales Class 67s with DVTs, West Midlands Railway services, and freight movements. Freight trains include 66549 and 66653, while GBRF's new locomotives 99005 and 99006 are delivered at Worcestershire Parkway, hauled by 57305 following their arrival in the UK. Multiple train headcodes and operators are present, with a variety of rolling stock identified across different classes.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic busy Lunchtime Rush at Crewe Station Rare GBRF 59003 Freight/Passenger/Steam 26/11/25 WCML
This video captures a busy lunchtime scene at Crewe Station, featuring a variety of trains including freight and steam services. Notable stock includes GBRF 59003, Avanti West Coast Pendolino, TFE Transport for Wales units, and locomotives from Direct Rail Services and LSL. Operators represented include Avanti West Coast, Transport For Wales, GBRF, and others. The footage also includes various locations across the West Coast Main Line network.
This video captures a train departing from Crewe platform 6, heading towards Manchester Piccadilly. The train includes units 67017 and 87017. The journey is associated with headcode 1W13. The operators involved are Avanti West Coast, DB Schenker, and Transport For Wales. The locations featured in the video include Swansea, Crewe, and Manchester Piccadilly.
Steel trains with 66 locomotives, including heavy haul variants and an EWS livery example, are also shown passing through the station. Class 67 locomotives operate Manchester Piccadilly services, offering a change from typical Transport for Wales equipment. GWR services with diesel and electric units bound for destinations across southern England are also present.
This video captures the atmosphere of Birmingham New Street during a busy summer Saturday in the late 1980s. It features a variety of British Rail traction, including Class 45, 47, and 86 locomotives, arriving and departing from the station's iconic concrete roof. The footage includes holiday specials, InterCity services, and regional trains, offering a glimpse into the operations of one of Britain’s major rail hubs during the British Rail era.
This video features Transport for Wales' Class 398 electric multiple units at Taff's Well Depot. Additional footage shows three Class 67 diesel locomotives operating WAG services between Cardiff Central and Newport. The recording includes various units from the Class 398 fleet, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Newport, Cardiff Central, and Fleet. No headcodes are provided in the current record.
This video captures a variety of railway activity, including freight trains and light engines, filmed using a mobile phone. It features locomotives from multiple stock classes such as 165, 20, 37, 45, 47, and 66, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage was recorded at several locations across the UK, including Acton Bridge, Crewe, Eastleigh, and Portbury Dock, among others. While the record includes details about stock types and locations, headcodes are not present in the data.
A journey from Llantwit Major to Bath Spa and back is captured in this video, with the narrator traveling to meet retired colleagues. The route includes stops at locations such as Newport, Bridgend, and Cardiff Central. Several train stock numbers are identified, including classes 150, 158, 165, 166, and 800, though operators are not specified. Headcodes 1F13 and 5V33 are noted in the metadata. The video provides a personal account of a special day spent with friends, documenting the train journey through parts of Wales and England.
This video captures a variety of rail activity at Crewe Station, including steam locomotives and various train movements. Highlights include double-headed steam locomotives heading to Carnforth, as well as several diesel units moving between locations such as Gascoigne Wood Sidings, Wembley Receptions, and Widnes. Multiple trains are identified by their headcodes and stock numbers, with operations involving different operators and routes across the UK rail network.
This video features a guided tour of Long Marston Rail Depot from around 2011, showcasing various locomotives on display. Among the stock present are British Railways Class 20s, Class 37s, and Class 87 electric units, including 87023 which was undergoing refurbishment. The footage includes a circular train ride around the depot, with several locos noted for scrap. Some operators associated with the rail industry are mentioned, though specific locations beyond Fleet are not detailed in the metadata.
A Push-Pull Tours service known as "The London Orbital" is shown in this video, which took place on 24 July 1993. The train was operated by locomotive 33116 with carriages 417 and 410. It originated at London Blackfriars and travelled east before completing a circuit around London, finishing at London Fenchurch Street. Other trains captured in the footage include 205029 near Redhill, 87017 "Iron Duke" passing Nuneaton, and 86218 "Harold McMillan" at Ipswich. The route included stops at Wateringbury, Redhill, Nuneaton, and Ipswich.
This video captures scenes from Shrewsbury, featuring a variety of railway stock including classes 150, 153, 66, and 67. The footage includes mentions of Transport For Wales and West Midlands Trains services. A headcode of 0A70 is noted. The content provides a personal account of visiting Shrewsbury and experiencing new rolling stock, with commentary on the conditions of the units encountered.
A video captures Transport For Wales 67017 arriving at Newport for Holyhead. The footage includes the train, identified as stock number 67017 from class 67, and another train marked as 87017 from class 87. The locations featured are Newport and Holyhead. No operator information is associated with the specific stock items, though Transport For Wales and DB Schenker are listed as operators in the metadata. Headcode details are not available in this record.
A video captures the installation of a new footbridge at Newport Station, replacing an older tunnel. The footage was recorded on a quiet but sunny day, with mention of sections being lifted into place on Christmas Day. The content includes references to stock numbers 67017 and 87017, along with locations such as Newport, Holyhead, and Queensway. The operator DB Schenker is also noted in the metadata.
This video documents a visit to the former MOD depot at Long Marston in Warwickshire, used for storing out-of-lease rolling stock since the privatisation of British Rail. The footage includes various locomotives and rail vehicles, some of which are no longer in service. Porterbrook, a major UK rolling stock operator, has recently acquired the site with plans to develop more efficient stock, including hydrogen-powered trains. The tour begins near the car park and includes a bus trip around the large facility.
This video features a selection of Class 67 diesel locomotives operating Chiltern Railways services at London Marylebone Station. The footage includes multiple locomotives, including units numbered 67012, 67014, and 67017, alongside other stock such as 37017, 82302, and 87017. The recording captures the operation of these vehicles on the mainline services at the station.
A video shows WCRC 47786 leading Europhoenix 87023 and 87017 passing Kings Norton station on a service with headcode 0Z36. The footage captures the train movement along the route, featuring the specified locomotives and rolling stock. The operator, Europhoenix, is noted in the metadata, alongside the location of Kings Norton. No additional context or details about the journey are provided in the available information.
A video featuring British Rail Class 47 diesel locomotive 47786 and two Class 87 electric multiple units, numbered 87017 and 87023, is shown. The footage includes the headcode 0Z36. While specific operator and location details are not provided in the metadata, the video captures a scene involving these rail vehicles. The current record lacks information on the operator and exact locations depicted.
This video features two Class 87 electric locomotives, numbered 87017 and 87023, undergoing testing at Willesden. The footage includes the locomotives in operation before moving on to Bulgaria. While specific operator details, locations beyond Willesden, and headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the video offers a glimpse into the testing process of these railway assets.
A train identified as WCRC 47500 leads Europhoenix 87017 and 87023 past Kings Norton station on a service with headcode 0Z87. The footage captures the movement of these units along what appears to be a regular passenger route. The operators, locations, and headcodes are clearly identified in the metadata, providing context for the train movements shown. No additional details about the journey or other trains involved are provided in the available information.