Steam, Diesels & Freight Sir Nigel Gresley + GBRf Movements Leicester #train #trainspotting
๐ Filmed between 11th November โ 14th November 2025
A mixed-location compilation filmed across Twittens Level Crossing (Leicester) and South Wigston, capturing a combination of modern freight, diesel traction and preserved mainline steam. This session includes workings from GBRf, & heritage operators , filmed during late autumn conditions โ including severe Storm Claudia rainfall.
๐ FREIGHT & SPECIAL WORKINGS FEATURED:
๐ Twittens Crossing โ Leicester (11/11/2025):
GB Rail freight Class 66:
66722 โ 6M26
Mainline Steam & Preservation:
70000 Britannia + D9000 Royal Scots Grey โ 5Z71
(Returning north toward Crewe)
๐ South Wigston โ Leicester (13/11/2025):
GB Rail freight Intermodal:
66789 โ 4M23
66764 โ 4L53
๐ South Wigston โ Storm Claudia (14/11/2025):
Preserved A4 Pacific Steam:
4498 / 98898 Sir Nigel Gresley โ 5Z07
(filmed during torrential rain conditions)
The appearance of the A4 under intense rainfall created dramatic visuals, steam effects and reflections across the wet rails โ one of the standout heritage captures of the year.
๐ Locations: Leicester & South Wigston
๐ Network: Midland Main Line
๐ Dates: 11/11/25, 13/11/25 & 14/11/25
This compilation features a balance of preserved mainline heritage traction and modern freight traffic in realistic late-autumn operational conditions.
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This video captures a mix of freight and steam operations in Leicester and South Wigston, featuring locomotives from GBRf and heritage operators. It includes footage of preserved mainline steam, diesel traction, and freight workings filmed during late autumn conditions, including heavy rainfall. Notable locomotives include Class 66 units and the preserved A4 Pacific 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley. The content highlights railway activity across multiple locations with various headcodes recorded.
Fishplate has identified 5 locomotives in this video. Weโve also matched 5 headcodes and 6 operators . Create a free account to see where they appear, unlock timestamps and locations, and view the full breakdown.
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- 17 Nov 2025 18:00
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- 11 Nov 2025
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