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Class 143
Videos featuring 143603
A special passenger train service operated on the Sharpness Docks branch of the Vale of Berkeley Railway for the first time in 62 years, marking a significant event in its history. The service, run by RailAdventure, took place over three days in July and August 2026, with Network Rail overseeing operations as the line remains under their ownership. Passengers boarded at Sharpness Sports and Social Club before traveling along the route, which had been closed to passengers for over six decades. The event celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first passenger train to Sharpness.
This video captures the final journey of locomotive 37410 "Aluminium 100" as it travels from Canton Depot to Rhymney via Caerphilly in December 2006. It shows the locomotive shunting coaching stock into sidings at Rhymney for an early morning return trip, with a gathering of photographers at Cardiff to witness its arrival and departure. Additional footage includes new GBRF 66-class locomotives at Newport docks. The record includes details of several other locomotives and locations featured in the video.
This video features footage of a derailment involving locomotive 143603 at Abercynon in the 1990s, along with two Class 37 diesel multiple units (37671 and 37707) transporting a crane from Canton. Additional clips show the arrival of steam locomotive 66001 at Canton following its journey from Immingham. The footage includes scenes of semaphore signals and a signal box, capturing railway operations in South Wales during that period.
This video shows the diesel locomotive 143603 operating on the Chasewater Railway during a Diesel Running Day event. Another locomotive, 143609, is also present in the footage. The recording captures the operation of these Class 143 diesel units, though specific operator details, locations, and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of British Rail Pacer diesel multiple unit railbuses, including Classes 141, 142, 143, and 144. The footage was filmed between 2014 and 2019 and includes various units operating across locations such as Bolton, Chester, Church Fenton, and Sheffield. The Pacer railbuses were originally intended as a temporary solution to rolling stock shortages but faced planned retirement due to accessibility requirements by the end of 2020.
This video shows trains at Dawlish. Several locomotives are visible, including classes 143, 150, and 43, with stock numbers such as 143603, 143611, 150232, 150247, and 43162. The operators associated with the footage are Cross Country and GWR. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features two IETs, 800321 and 802020, operating in the Dawlish area. The footage was recorded between 25th and 29th July 2020. One clip shows the trains at Rewe. The stock includes a Class 143 and two Class 800 units. The operator associated with the video is GWR. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of Class 142, 143, and 144 Pacers trains filmed over several years in various locations including Bristol, South Wales, Devon, Crewe, Wigan, Doncaster, Exmouth, Lincoln, Paignton, Scunthorpe, Severn Tunnel Junction, Sheffield, and Treherbert. The footage includes multiple units with labels such as 142016, 142035, 142069, 142074, 142079, 142085, 142086, 142088, 142091, and 143603. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Cross
This video captures railway activity in the South West of England, featuring various train classes filmed at locations including Dawlish, Exeter, Plymouth, and others. It includes footage of HSTs along the Dawlish sea wall and some scenes from the Dawlish air show. Several train stock identifiers are noted, primarily from Class 143, 150, and 153 units, though operators associated with these vehicles are not specified in the data. The locations covered suggest a focus on regional rail operations in this area.
This video captures GWR Pacers at Topsham, with locomotives 143603, 143617, 143612, and 143618 visible. The footage was recorded on a Saturday in September 2019, showing the trains at a foot crossing. Additional locations mentioned include Exmouth and Paignton. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures GWR trains, including Class 150 and Class 143 units, at Topsham in Devon. Additional locations mentioned include Barnstaple, Exmouth, and Paignton. The footage features multiple train units with labels such as 143603, 143611, 150001, and others. While operator information is present, headcode details are not included in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Dawlish and Dawlish Warren, featuring multiple railcars identified by their labels. The footage includes trains from various operators such as Cross Country, First Great Western, GWR, and South Western Railway. Locations shown include Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Exmouth, and Paignton. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video captures GWR Pacers 143603 and 143620 departing from Exeter St Davids. The footage includes the train moving through Barnstaple. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video features a preserved British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotive, numbered 37410, operating at Canton and on its final run to Rhymney in December 2006. Additional footage shows other locomotives, including Classes 142, 143, 158, 175, 43, and 66, as well as scenes inside Canton Depot. The video also includes a brief appearance of new Class 66 locomotives passing through Newport. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
This video captures footage of railway operations featuring multiple Class 50 locomotives, including units numbered 50007, 50040, 50045, and 50049. The content includes scenes from locations such as Kingswear, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Bromsgrove, and other nearby areas. Some additional locomotives and stock are also identified in the footage. The video provides a personal account of the challenges faced during filming, including weather-related disruptions and route diversions.
This video captures train activity in the South West of England, featuring multiple trains at Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Exmouth. The footage includes various classes of rolling stock such as 143, 150, and 43 series units, though operators are not specified for these vehicles. The content was recorded during a holiday in February 2015 and provides a visual record of train movements in the region at that time.
This video captures passenger trains, including HSTs and units, operating in the Dawlish area during late August 2015. Filmed at locations such as Dawlish Warren, Starcross, and Exmouth, it features various train stock identified by numbers like 142017, 143603, and 150131. Operators associated with the footage include Cross Country and First Great Western. The record lacks headcode information, but details about the stock, operators, and locations are provided.
This video captures train activity at Exeter St Davids and surrounding locations, including Barnstaple, Dunster, Exmouth, Paignton, Plymouth, and Taunton. It features a variety of rail stock, including classes 143 and 150, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The record is limited in that headcodes are not included.
A train comprising ex-London Midland 153333 and First Great Western 143603 departs Exmouth. The footage captures the departure from Exmouth, with Paignton also noted as a location. The video includes two locomotives identified as class 153 and 143, though no operator details are provided for these units. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video shows two trains arriving at Paignton. The trains involved are First Great Western class 143 number 143603 and a former London Midland class 153 number 153333. The footage includes the arrival of these units at the location, with no headcodes identified in the metadata. The operators associated with the stock include Chiltern Railways and First Great Western. No further details about the journey or context of the arrival are provided in the available data.
This video captures train activity at Newton Abbot and surrounding areas, including Exmouth, Paignton, Penzance, and Plymouth. It features a variety of railway stock, including classes 143, 150, 153, and 43. Operators associated with the footage include Cross Country, First Great Western, and South Western Railway. The record is limited in that headcodes are not included.
This video captures train activity at Dawlish and Paignton. It features a variety of rolling stock, including classes 143, 150, and 153, as well as some class 66 units. Operators DB Schenker and First Great Western are identified in the footage. The record includes location details but lacks headcode information.
A video captures the departure of First Great Western trains 143603 and 153380 from Exeter St Davids heading towards Exmouth. The footage includes two Class 143 and Class 153 diesel units operating on this route. While the operator and locations are clearly identified, no headcode information is present in the metadata.
It features locomotives including classes 143 and 43, with operators such as Cross Country, First Great Western, and Greater Anglia identified. The footage provides a glimpse of railway operations following the reopening event. Some details, such as specific headcodes, are not included in the record.
It also shows several 66-class locomotives—66723 to 66727—departing from Newport in challenging weather conditions. The footage includes scenes from Rhymney and Newport, though no operator or headcode details are provided.