VARIETY GALORE! Trains at Maidenhead (GWML) 15/03/2024

UK Railway FAST trains at Maidenhead station, Great Western Mainline, including Express & Regional Passenger & Freight trains in March 2024! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
A Weekday of Great Western services at Maidenhead, heading around Southern England, United Kingdom. Trains include:
- Rail Operations Group Class 37s
- 37/7s - Built in 1960/1965 - Modified for Heavy freight work
- Freightliner Class 59s
- 59/0s - Built in 1985-1989 - Ordered for Foster Yeoman, purchased by Freightliner in 2020
- DC Rail Class 60s
- 60s - Built in 1989/1993
- DB Cargo UK Class 66s
- 66/0s - Built in 1998/2001
- Freightliner Class 66s
- 66/5s - Built in 1999/2000
- 66/6s - Built in 2000/01
- GBRF Class 66s
- 66/7s - Built in 1998/2016 - Ex-Various
- Freightliner Class 70s
- 70/0s - Built in 2008/17
- Great Western Railway Class 165s
- 165/1 - Built in 1992 - Two or Three Car Units
- Elizabeth Line Class 345s
- 345/0 - Built in 2015/19 - AC Only - Nine Car Units
- Great Western Railway Class 387s
- 387/1 - Built in 2016/17 - AC & DC
- Heathrow Express Class 387s
- 387/1 - Built in 2016/17 - AC & DC
- Great Western Railway IET Class 800s
- 800/0 - Built in 2014/18 - Diesel & Electric - Five Car Units
- 800/3 - Built in 2017/18 - Diesel & Electric - Nine Car Units
- Great Western Railway IET Class 802s
- 802/0 - Built in 2017/18 - Diesel & Electric - Five Car Units
- 802/1 - Built in 2017/18 - Diesel & Electric - Nine Car Units
Filmed on 15th March 2024, Between 13.00 and 16.00.
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Many thanks to the kind staff at Maidenhead who were more than happy to allow me to video on the fast-line platforms.
🚄 INFORMATION KEY
Train Numbers - e.g. 43032 or 800110 - 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 - e.g. 1F32 or 5M00 - 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 - e.g. WB64 or NL04 - 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.
🚄 ABOUT ME
Hello everyone, I’m StarlifeStudios and my passion is to experience and video railway stations across the United Kingdom at both small and large locations, but, with an informative twist! My videos are also designed as a historical reference for the days of the past and to reminisce about the way things were. Join me as I continue to travel and be sure to let me know if you’d like me to video at your favourite or local station.

[@StarlifeStudios]

Was I Lucky or Unlucky? You'll know what I mean when you see it.. 🥲 Thanks for watching and supporting. 👍

[@squidgytop.2050]

Lucky

[@DKS225]

Very Lucky

[@Transportationspotting]

I’d say both, lucky because you got to see the 37 but unlucky it was being dragged by a shed

[@JakesTrainsUK]

​@Transportationspotting that makes it more lucky cuz it was a double header drag

[@White-c5]

How are you lucky or unlucky nothing happened

[@DC87-c9sb]

Brilliant tones and a great variety of freight plus the 37. Well done and I look forward to next week's upload

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thank you! Does the 37 still count if it had broken down? 🤣

[@DC87-c9sb]

I think so yes 😂

[@JoshNunnyt]

Love the journey tags makes it very interesting!

[@StarlifeStudios]

I'm so glad you think so! 😃

[@jamesburnside3023]

Well done once again

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thank you! This one’s a re-visit from 2020 and big things have changed 👍🏻

[@jamesgoodman1733]

Class 345 goes errrrrrrrrr ohhhhhhh errrrrrrr

[@StarlifeStudios]

There’s a 345 horn in this video too 😉

[@wltb48324]

Ngl this might be my fav Station to train spot since the fast platform got no barriers and easier to get a tone or a doplar from the fast trains

[@Andrewjg_89]

Good news is that TfL have ordered another 10 Class 345 trains that Alstom will manufacture them at Litchurch Lane plant. Plus Elizabeth Line should should allow some trains from Shenfield to run to Reading. Rather than terminating at Paddington.

[@StarlifeStudios]

It is great news but ironically only required as a result of HS2! It will be interesting to see how the new 345s are delivered (maybe by rail) and also if they will be different from the first batch in anyway. Thanks Andrew.

[@Andrewjg_89]

⁠Indeed.

[@maimadha]

Great video.

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks! 😃

[@arnoldspottingvideos5269]

Very good video Ross. Plenty of freight out and about at Maidenhead station including aggregate liveried 59/0s, a freightliner 70 and 66014 drag the failed 37 with Heathrow Express 387. Thanks for sharing sir and have a good weekend 👍.

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Arnold, despite the rain, I really enjoyed this one. I was really lucky with that DC Rail 60, I’m glad it ran. The 37 failed at Acton Mainline and when I saw the elusive 1Z99 appear in front of it, I knew something had happened! Have a great weekend too! 😃

[@arnoldspottingvideos5269]

@StarlifeStudios Yes, you're lucky to catch the DC Tug. At least you didn't get bowled completely by 345 unit arriving from the siding. Nowadays, 6V32 is now using DB Cargo 66s (as it took over GBRf on that working).

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks for the update on 6V32. I was only a few seconds away from being bowled but sometimes things just work out and sometimes they dont. 😃

[@apexqc04]

Love the way this video gets titled Variety Galore... and then did a video at Doncaster!

[@UHarshanBlackBoy1995]

Nice video!

[@StarlifeStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it Harshan 😃

[@UHarshanBlackBoy1995]

@@StarlifeStudios Thank you very much! You are welcome! 😊🙂

[@robertmwamba945]

Happy Father's Day, Starlife.👨👴

[@StarlifeStudios]

Happy Fathers Day!

[@I_Love_Buses]

Your very smart you know all the trains going😉

[@benGBRf]

Great video Ross. Such a busy line for freight. Fitting it in amongst all the passengers is crazy

[@theimperialist2686]

Nice railway video

[@FearAlexx]

Visit hull, you can see a lot of trains

[@StarlifeStudios]

Its on my list for a visit :)

[@FearAlexx]

@@StarlifeStudios OMG YOU REPLIED 💗

[@StarlifeStudios]

Of course 😉

[@user-nr9we2ik3u]

cool London trains

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@JacobsTrainVideos]

Amazing video Ross!! Some amazing variety there and a nice little flurry of freight at the end!! Best catch was definitely the 66+37+387 drag!! You got some great tones as well from passing trains and the Elizabeth line! What was meant to be unlucky for lucky?

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Jacob! All of those freights were pretty much right behind each other so although I only focused on them at the end, there wasn't much in between! The 37 failed at Acton Mainline so the DB 66 rescued it and took the train forward - I guess you could say I was unlucky that the 37 wasn't powering but lucky with the formation of 66+37+387, I suppose it depends on how you look at it! 😃

[@JacobsTrainVideos]

@@StarlifeStudios Yea I suppose its a shame about the 37 but a rarer sight to see it dragged by a DB 66

[@squidgytop.2050]

Nice video

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks :)

[@pokefan-ix7sh]

information from wikiepidia: Maidenhead railway station serves the market town of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. It is 24 miles 19 chains (39.0 km) down the line from London Paddington and is situated between Taplow to the east and Twyford to the west. It is served by local services operated by Great Western Railway and the Elizabeth line, and is also the junction for the Marlow Branch Line. It has five platforms which are accessed through ticket barriers at both entrances to the station. The Marlow line platform had an overall roof until 2014 when it was removed in the course of electrification works.

[@alieucham8030]

Bely no trains go to Worcester my local station

[@thatuktrainguy]

Nice! Went to Alexandra Palace yesterday to spot the trains! Great pick Ross! Do you think you can record at ally pally?

[@StarlifeStudios]

I have looked into this station before but I am put off by the lack of a view (I believe the best island platform is on the side of the curve) What are your thoughts on this?

[@thatuktrainguy]

I went there if you go to the plat 2 front you can stand on the ledge and get some great view of the fast trains at stopping trains you can also go to the end of platform 2 and get the same view but without the curve if you go to plat 3/4 you can see the stopping trains from 1, 2, 3 and four also the freight line and it is quite busy because Hornsey depot is visible and you can see trains going via the Hertford Loop if you want a ECML station I recommend Oakleigh Park and new Barnet I have been to both of them and I live on the ECML so I train spot around there alot

[@user-rd1mk9nb9h]

under 20 mins gang 👇👇

[@JacobLOVEScorn]

I am 6 mins late dang

[@JacobLOVEScorn]

Well done once again a great video. Every week me and my Grandad love watching your videos. 👍☺️ keep up the good work!!!!!!

[@user-rd1mk9nb9h]

@@StarlifeStudios I mean like how much minutes after you uploaded it

[@StarlifeStudios]

@@user-rd1mk9nb9h Ahhh I see! No problem then 😃

[@StarlifeStudios]

@@JacobLOVEScorn Thank you so much for your commitment 🙂👍🏻

[@Zuuu40]

Amazing video ross

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Zuuu, I'm really proud of this one. The Maidenhead of 2020 tough to beat but I think I somehow managed it!

[@merlintransport]

How did you get between the platforms with the fence? P.S. great video!

[@StarlifeStudios]

Simple! I asked the staff for access and they left the gate open. Once I accepted that I wasn't going past the yellow line, they were more than happy to let me go about my videoing 😃

[@merlintransport]

@@StarlifeStudios thanks! I might try that next time I go somewhere with fasts.

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Trens legais de londres

[@Stretchulous]

Good to see the flying cucumbers flying down the gwml 👍🏻

[@alieucham8030]

Are you ok

[@duainesimpson274]

You can’t help it, but not think about those 43’s that use to dominate this particular route back in the days 😢

[@maimadha]

If GWR kept the HSTs operating out of London Paddington that would be so much better

[@ET-hm8do]

1 thousandth viewer

[@Ro99]

Can I ask have you changed your microphone or done something to the audio? The 345s and 387s sound a lot deeper different

[@StarlifeStudios]

I have modified the sound slightly to increase bass (only 10% extra) since I believe this is more accurate to real life. I'm suprised you noticed it Rohan!

[@Ro99]

@@StarlifeStudios ah I see I guess I have a keen ear! I definitely preferred it as they sounded a bit more interesting than other videos with them in (yours and also the people’s)

[@elitetrancechampions8620]

Have been binge watching your videos as they are brilliant with lots of info, great filming / lighting, not a massively long intro etc. Brilliant video! If don't mind me asking though, which program do you use to edit your videos and how do you do your graphics please?

[@StarlifeStudios]

I use CyberLink PowerDirector to do my editing. All of the information is produced using Adobe after effects with some Adobe Premiere in there as well - this is all done manually so it takes quite a lot of time. Thanks for your support it is much appreciated! 😃

[@elitetrancechampions8620]

@@StarlifeStudios Thank you, and no worries, keep up that good work, they are great to watch.

[@apexqc04]

What's with the open coupling covers on those GWR trains during the rain?

[@jamtriv7637]

hey the yellow ballasts at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="283">04:43</a>... is this ECTS?

[@StarlifeStudios]

Correct - they are apart of ETCS installed from 2017 but is not currently used by any trains.

[@alieucham8030]

What's more with this morning is 😢😮😅😊🎉😂❤

[@yourlocaltrainenthusiast]

Great vid, how did you get access to the fast platforms

[@StarlifeStudios]

Simple! I just asked the staff to grant me access 😉

[@White-c5]

Tis issue 😭😞😭😞

[@tomheadington4762]

Lots of 80X's running with their mouth's open! I can understand why a 5 car would but a 9 car doesn't make as much sense considering they don't join up to make a longer train.

[@I_Love_Buses]

Can you do trains at Blackfriars

[@Ovalo-Railways]

Hi it's me Ovalo Question: Does the Class 221 Avanti serve Birmingham New Street or Stafford (Date: 20 of July. Arrival: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="768">12:48</a>h & Return: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1266">21:06</a>h) the question because I'm going to 1 of these stations or if not I'll go to Crewe and the another question is does the Class 221 Crosscountry stop at Crewe? the same day as the before 2 station (Arrival: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="834">13:54</a>h & Return: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1093">18:13</a>h) Please answer me. Ovalo

[@crucialshadow3302]

How’d you get on the fast train platforms when the gates block you?

[@StarlifeStudios]

I opened the gates after speaking with the barrier staff. They mentioned they are left unlocked in case access is needed.

[@coolmanjero6655]

I want to know how you get into the passing platforms. Can you tell me how

[@StarlifeStudios]

Simple - I asked! 😃

[@coolmanjero6655]

@@StarlifeStudiosDid you ask the station staff or someone else?

[@StarlifeStudios]

I asked the staff at the ticket barriers, they were really friendly and said that works are on going so the gates are left open.

[@ThatTransportSpotter]

How do you make your thumbnails?

[@White-c5]

Alllll

[@White-c5]

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[@StarlifeStudios]

I already have showed my face!

[@White-c5]

Sorry I I didn't see the videos part 1 and 2

[@White-c5]

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