AMAZING DAY of Trains at Leamington Spa (CML) 01/09/2025
A Weekday of Warwickshire services at Leamington Spa, Central England, United Kingdom. Trains include:
- Chiltern Railways Class 68s (Stadler UKLight)
- 68/0 - Built in 2013/17 - Diesel Only (Some operated by ROG)
- Chiltern Railways Mk3 DVTs
- Mk3 DVT - Built in 1988/90 - Modified with AAR multiple-working system
- Chiltern Railways Class 165s (BREL Networker Turbo)
- 165/0 - Built in 1990/91 - Two or Three Car Units
- Chiltern Railways Class 166s (BREL Networker Turbo)
- 168/0 - Built in 1998 - Four Car Units
- 168/1 - Built in 2000 - Three or Four Car Units
- 168/2 - Built in 2004 - Three or Four Car Units
- 168/3 - Built in 2000 - Two Car Units
- Chiltern Railways Loco Hauled Coaches
- Mk5a - Built in 2017/18 - Mk5a Coaches - Transferred from TPE
- Mk3a - Built in 1975/88 - Mk3a Coaches
- Colas Rail Class 70s (GE PH37ACmi)
- 70/8 - Built in 2008/17
- DB Cargo UK Class 66s (EMD JT42CWR)
- 66/0 - Built in 1998/2001
- Freightliner Class 66s (EMD JT42CWR)
- 66/5 - Built in 1999/2000
- Freightliner Class 70s (GE PH37ACmi)
- 70/0 - Built in 2008/17
- GB Railfreight Class 57s
- 57/3 - Built in 1964/67 - Converted from 47s in 2002/03 for Virgin Trains
- GB Railfreight Class 66s (EMD JT42CWR)
- 66/7 - Built in 1998/2016 - Ex-Various
- Locomotive Services Limited Class 47s
- 47/8 - Built in 1962/68 - Modified with long-range fuel tanks
- West Midlands Railway Class 172s (Bombardier Turbostar)
- 172/2 - Built in 2011 - Two Car Units
- West Midlands Railway Class 196s (CAF Civity)
- 196/0 - Built in 2019/22 - Two Car Units
- CrossCountry Class 220s (Bombardier Voyager)
- 220/0 - Built in 2000/01 - Four Car Units
- CrossCountry Class 221s (Bombardier Super Voyager)
- 221/1 - Built in 2001/02 - Five Car Units
Filmed on 1st September 2025, Between 12.20 and 19.45.
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Train Numbers โ e.g. 43032 or 800110 โ These are train numbers which are specific to that train. No trains can be numbered the same. Locos are 5 digit numbers where the first two numbers are the class of train e.g. 67010 would be a class 67. Multiple Units are 6 digit numbers where the first three numbers are the class of train e.g. 390154 would be a class 390. Click Here to learn more
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Headcodes โ e.g. 1F32 or 5M00 โ These are used by the railway signallers to determine where trains are on the network. Every train within a region has a specific four code ID. Click Here to learn more
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Set Number โ e.g. WB64 or NL04 โ These are semi-permanent loco hauled coach formations which are kept together for formalities. The first two letters usually indicate the maintenance depot responsible e.g. OC is Old Oak Common, LA is Laira. The number indicates the rake number.
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Trains include multiple classes operated by various companies, such as Chiltern Railways, Colas Rail, and others. Notable rolling stock includes Class 165s, Class 168s, Mk3 DVTs, and Mk5a coaches. The footage shows trains running through locations including Bicester North, Birmingham Moor Street, London Marylebone, Manchester Piccadilly, Stourbridge Junction, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Trafford Park. Headcodes such as 1F32, 3C84, and 5M00 are also present in the footage.
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