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Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
99010 & 99008 4H31 Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf to P'Boro Eastfield Jn. 11;28 Lea Road 9/9/2026
This video captures trains operating near Lincoln, featuring multiple Class 66 and one Class 59 and Class 69 locomotives. The footage includes various locations such as Brough, Doncaster, University, and Woking. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, Intercity, LNER, and Network Rail. A headcode of 4D32 is noted in the metadata. The video provides a visual record of train movements during testing or operational activity in the region.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Got a photo of that! 99005 & 99006 4H31 Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf to P'Boro Eastfield Jn. 31/7/2026
A video captures a freight train operated by GBRF, featuring locomotives 99005 and 99006, running on the Doncaster Down Decoy route towards P'Boro Eastfield Junction. The train includes six sand hopper wagons and is identified with headcode 4H31. Additional locations mentioned include Gainsborough Lea Road and Hale. The footage appears to be part of a series documenting rail movements in the area.
This video features a variety of railway operations across the UK, including GBRF Class 99 locomotives hauling the Inspiration Train, DCR Class 56 and 60 units operating in tandem, and LSL Class 47, 20, and 37 locomotives in service. It also captures a whistle stop tour on the Clan Line and other Southern railway activities. The footage includes trains from multiple operators and locations such as London Marylebone, Portsmouth Harbour, and Southampton Airport Parkway, with several headcodes identified.
This video captures footage from the Sincil Bank level crossing in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. It includes various railway stock such as classes 170 and 99, along with headcodes like 1L68 and 2A26. The recording location is listed as Great Northern Terrace, and the trackside information references SPD3 82 Miles 19 Chains. Multiple railway operators are noted in the metadata, including British Railways, East Midlands Railway, and Great Northern. The video includes background music and references several online resources for train and bus timetables.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Double header 99011 & 99008 4D32 P'Boro Westwood Sdgs Gbrf to Doncaster Down Decoy 14;49 20/7/2026
A double-headed train consisting of units 99008 and 99011, operated by GBRF, is shown running from Gainsborough Lea Road towards Doncaster. The footage captures the train carrying six sand hopper wagons and is associated with headcode 4D32. No further details about the journey or additional context are provided in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of trains, including classes 20, 37, 47, 50, and 66, at Water Orton and other locations across the UK. The footage includes multiple locomotives and rolling stock, with some associated with operators such as Colas, Freightliner, GBRF, LNER, and Network Rail. Headcodes 0Z37 and 4Z37 are noted in the metadata. The video provides a visual record of train activity at various sites, including Lincoln, Doncaster, and Leicester, among others.
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THREE EPIC TRAINS at South Wigston! Class 67s, Class 99 & Heritage Diesels! 🚆🔥
This video captures three notable train movements at South Wigston Railway Station. It features the Belmond British Pullman, hauled by Class 67 locomotives 67021 and 67024, as well as the GBRF Class 99 Inspiration Train with Class 66 No. 66710. A heritage diesel pairing of 50050 Fearless and D1015 Western Champion also appears. The footage includes trains operating on services such as 1Z81 and 3Z24, recorded across two days in June 2026.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 323, 350, and 43, with labels such as 323216, 350235, and 43094. Operators mentioned include GBRF, Network Rail, and Romic. However, location and headcode information are not available in the current record.
The video features a collection of ten Class 99 locomotives, numbered from 99001 to 99010, recently delivered to the UK. Alongside these, various other stock items including Classes 37, 47, 57, 60, 66, 69, 800, and 90 are identified in the footage. Operators DB Schenker and GBRF are associated with the content, though no specific locations or headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A video shows GBRf 99008 and 66710 passing Kings Norton station footbridge on a train service operating between Bishop Auckland and Long Marston. The headcode for the service is 3Z24. No further details about the route or operational context are provided in the available information.
This video captures railway activity across several locations in England, featuring a variety of train movements and operations. It includes footage of empty coaching stock returning to Reading Traincare Depot from the Night Riviera Sleeper service, Class 50 No. 50049 at Norton Junction, and services operating near Droitwich Spa heading to Long Marston for Rail Live. Notable sightings include 99008 leading the Rail200 Inspiration Train with 66710 on the rear, as well as Network Rail’s Harsco RGH-20C Switch & Crossing Rail Grinders working as 6U01.
A train marked 99008 is seen leading the Inspiration Train alongside 50050 and D1015 near South Wigston. Other rolling stock including 60050, 66710, and D400 are also present in the footage. The video captures a scene involving multiple trains at this location, though no operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock captured at Cock Lane, including multiple Class 66 locomotives, Class 99 units on mileage accumulation runs, Class 43s with empty coaching stock, and Class 67s assisting a Pullman charter service. A Class 50 and Class 52 are shown heading to a diesel gala at the North Norfolk Railway, while Colas-operated Class 37 and Class 56 units are also present. The footage includes trains from various operators and locations across the network.
This video captures train movements at Lincoln and Saxilby, featuring multiple Class 66 locomotives. It includes footage of trains operated by Colas, Freightliner, GBRF, LNER, and Network Rail, with headcodes such as 4E08, 4E14, and 6E30 identified. Additional locations shown include Bermondsey, Chesterfield, Felixstowe, Peterborough, and Whitemoor Yard. The content provides a visual record of railway activity during the specified period.
This video explores the early movements of GB Railfreight's Class 99 locomotives in the UK, focusing on their journeys from Bristol ports to Leicester for equipment fitting. It revisits historical events, including the debut of a Class 99 at the Swanage Diesel Gala. The footage includes various railway stock, operators such as GBRF and GWR, and locations like Avonmouth, Leicester, and Bristol Parkway. Headcodes 0Q33 and 0Q57 are also noted in the metadata.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
99008 0Z70 Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf to Peterboro Maint Shed Gbrf 12;13 4E Lea Road 9/6/2026
A light locomotive, identified as 99008, is shown operating on a route from Doncaster to Gainsborough Lea Road. The train is associated with the GBRF operator and carries the headcode 0Z70. The video captures the locomotive in motion, likely during a maintenance or operational movement. No further details about the journey or additional rolling stock are provided in the available metadata.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Double header 99’s 4H31 Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf to P'Boro Eastfield Jn. 11;21 5E Lea Road 8/6/2026
A video shows a double-headed freight train operating on the Doncaster Down line, featuring GBRF Class 99 locomotives 99008, 99004, and 99005 with 10 sand hoppers. The footage includes commentary thanking the GBRF driver and mentions the route towards P'Boro Eastfield Junction. The train is running on the Lea Road line near Gainsborough. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of notable locomotive convoys and multiple workings, including diesel, steam, and electric operations. It includes various locomotives such as classes 20, 26, 31, 37, 43, and 50, with operators including Blue Pullman, British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, and others. The footage was recorded across locations such as Leicester, Banbury, Crewe, Hope, Loughborough, Oxford, and Tame Bridge Parkway. Headcodes observed include 4H33 and 6G34.
This video features a variety of railway stock operating in the East Anglia region. Highlights include the Rail200 Inspiration train at Cock Lane, multiple Class 99 units on mileage accumulation runs, Class 37 locomotives performing test duties, and a pair of Class 43s on a charter service. Several locations are mentioned, including Whitemoor Yard and Peterborough, with various headcodes identified. The footage provides an overview of different train operations and movements in the area.
This video features two trains, numbered 99008 and 99009, which are part of the 99 class. The operator associated with these trains is GBRF. No specific locations or headcodes are provided in the metadata. The footage appears to capture the movement of these trains, though further details about their route or context are not included in the available information.
A video shows GBRF locomotives 99004, 99008, and 99009 passing Kings Norton footbridge. The train is operating on the Portbury-Leicester route with headcode 0M57. The footage captures these units in motion during a service on the network.
This video shows a train movement involving multiple locomotives, including Class 99 units 99004, 99008, and 99009, along with Class 66 units 66735 and 66764. The working is associated with headcode 0M57, operating between Avonmouth Docks and Leicester. The footage was filmed at Shustoke in north Warwickshire. GBR Freight is mentioned as an operator, along with Network Rail. The video provides a glimpse of rail operations involving both freight and infrastructure management entities.
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99008 & 99009 ARRIVE on Depot at LEICESTER, Plus 99007 on the Move & TRIPLE-Headed Liner!
This video features several locomotives at Leicester LIP depot, including 99008 and 99009 arriving on the site. Other locos seen include 99007 moving around the yard and other stabled units. The footage also includes various other stock numbers and mentions of operators such as GBRf and Network Rail. Locations shown include Leicester and several other railway sites across the UK. Headcodes present in the video include 1E02, 4L13, and 6M01.
A video shows three Class 99 trains, numbered 99004, 99008, and 99009, operating in Bristol and heading to Leicester. The footage includes scenes of 99004 traveling from Leicester to Portbury Docks and then joining 99008 and 99009 for a return journey to Leicester from Portbury Docks. The operator associated with the video is GBRF, and the location mentioned is Leicester. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of railway activity across multiple locations, featuring several locomotives and trains. It includes scenes of the LSL Chairman’s train with 57302, alongside 90002, as well as Freightliner Class 90s at Northampton. Later footage shows 37610 operating an overnight UTU through Bristol Temple Meads and heading towards Taunton. Additional scenes depict diesel traction at Bristol involving LSL Class 47s 47805 and 47810. The video provides a mix of mainline and station-based railway action from various locations including Euston, Northampton, and Cardiff.
It also shows movement at Cheltenham Spa involving new Class 99 units being hauled by another of the same class. Several locomotives and headcodes are present, with locations including Leicester, Cheltenham Spa, Kidderminster, and the Severn Valley Railway itself.
A video captures two trains, numbered 99008 and 99009, at Portbury Docks on May 18, 2026. The footage was filmed from a distance across a busy road and through a fence. While the shot is described as not being of high quality, it shows the trains preparing to depart. No operator, location, or headcode details are provided in the metadata.
A video captures the movement of multiple rail units, including 93008 and 93009, along with 99008. The footage shows operations involving barrier coaches in the Lancaster area, with plans to travel to Inverness for the collection of Scotrail HST MK3 coaches, which are then transported to Hamilton before returning south. The journey is associated with headcodes 5Q09 and 5Q57, and locations include Carlisle, Derby, Inverness, and Lancaster. Rail Operations Group and Scot Rail are identified as operators involved in the operations.
A GBRF Class 99 Co-Co Bimode locomotive, 99003, is seen at Bristol Parkway alongside other units from the same class. The locomotives are part of a new fleet operated by GBRF and were moved by rail behind GBRF 47749 'City of Truro' on a service to Leicester. Other stock present includes 99004, 99001, 99002, and 60007. The locations featured include Bristol Parkway, Avonmouth, Crewe, Hope, Leicester, and Truro. Headcodes associated with the movement include 0Q80 and 1E31.
This video shows the interior of a train, with one coach featuring new London Midland seating while others still have FCC-style seats. The footage is from a service operated by stock number 319429. Additional stock numbers identified in the metadata include 60090, 66605, 800010, 88004, and 99008. However, operator, location, and headcode information is not available in the current record.