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143618
Class 143
Videos featuring 143618
This video captures railway scenes across various locations in Wales, including the Rhondda Valley, Briton Ferry, Llandarcy, Bridgend, and Swansea. It features a loco-hauled special from the Newport Railfair passing through the Heritage Centre and Ebbw Vale, as well as tankers being reversed into a chemical site at Llandarcy. The footage also includes views of Swansea docks and quiet sections of track near the River Neath. Some railway stock is identified, though operators and headcodes are not specified in the metadata.
This video explores a range of unusual and notable operations involving HST power cars and sets over the past decade, including back-to-back configurations, heritage line visits, preserved stock, and unique liveries. It features appearances at locations such as the West Somerset Railway and Severn Valley Railway, with involvement from operators like Cross Country, Colas, and Blue Pullman. The footage includes various stock numbers, headcodes, and highlights special events such as railtours and test trains.
A video captures the public unveiling of HST power car 43063 at the Plym Valley Railway, now restored in Intercity Swallow livery. The event also features the former Northern Pacer unit 142023 operating on a service between Marsh Mills and Plym Bridge, along with other rolling stock including a sentinel shunter displayed in Intercity liveries. Various locations across the railway are shown, highlighting the presence of multiple HST power cars and other historic units on display.
This video features 37057 'Barbara Arbon' and 37610 operating the PLPR Test Train, including services between Reading and Exeter, as well as a trip to Paignton. The footage also captures shunting activities at Marsh Mills, where work is underway on 5374 ‘Lord Oliver Brown’ and other rolling stock. Several locations are shown, including Plymouth, Reading Triangle Sidings, and Salisbury, with headcodes such as 1Q23 and 1Q18 appearing in the footage.
This video discusses three former train operators in Wales—Valley Lines, Wales & West, and Wales & Borders—as part of a series examining failed franchises. The content includes references to various railway stock classes and locations across Wales, including Abercynon, Aberdare, Abergavenny, Aberystwyth, and others. While the video was produced prior to the 2024 Mid-Wales train crash, it acknowledges the tragedy with respect. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures the final runs of Class 142 and 143 diesel multiple units in Wales during May 2021. These units, known for their distinctive design and characteristic noise, had provided extended service across the region. The footage includes various locations such as Cardiff Central, Coryton, and Rhymney, with several different units identified by their classifications. While no specific operators are mentioned in the content, the presence of multiple stock types highlights their widespread use during this period.
A video captures a GWR 158760 Pacer combination with 143618 at Topsham on the Exmouth Branch. The footage includes details about 143618 having Northern Purple Seats swapped from 150207. The locations featured include Exmouth, Paignton, and Topsham. Operators associated with the video are GWR and Northern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures scenes at Dawlish, featuring maritime activity including the Queen Mary 2 and other vessels. Trains operated by Cross Country and GWR are noted, with headcodes 43285, 43207, 43384, and 43303 mentioned. The footage also includes views of trains passing through Dawlish Station, though the quality is described as less optimal compared to previous recordings at the location. Additional stock numbers are identified but lack associated operator details.
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 shows a train passing through Dawlish. The train is identified as one of several Class 143 units, though specific operator information is not provided. The footage captures the movement of the train in the area, with no headcode details available in the record.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Newport, Bristol Temple Meads/Parkway, Exeter St.Davids/Central and Bridgend.
This video features a journey from Newport to Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St. Davids, and Bridgend, with stops at Bristol Parkway. The footage includes trains operated by various companies such as Cross Country, First Great Western, GWR, Midland Mainline, and Freightliner. Stock types present include Class 143, 153, and 43 units. The video captures scenes of train movements and stabling points at Bristol Parkway, along with images taken during a trip to Exeter Central for a celebratory lunch with fellow pensioners.
A video shows GWR Pacers 143618 and 143621 arriving at Digby and Sowton, en route to Barnstaple. The footage captures the arrival of these Class 143 diesel multiple units at the specified locations. No headcodes are provided 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.
This video captures train activity at Exeter St Davids and surrounding areas. It features multiple trains, including classes 143, 150, and 158, with headcode 1E00 identified. The footage includes locations such as Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Exeter Central, Exmouth, and Paignton. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, Cross Country, First Great Western, GWR, and Network Rail.
This video features First Great Western trains at Barnstaple Station. Additional locations mentioned include Bridgwater, Dunster, Ely, Exmouth, Lee, Plymouth, Salisbury, and Taunton. The footage includes Class 143 and Class 153 rolling stock, though specific operator details for the stock are not provided. No train headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures trains at Paignton Station, with additional locations including Exmouth and Newton Abbot. The footage features several rail stock units, including classes 143 and 150, as well as 153. Operators associated with the content include First Great Western, GWR, and South Western Railway. While specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the video provides a visual record of train activity at these locations.
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.
It features multiple trains, including classes 143, 150, and 153, though no specific operators are identified for these units. The footage includes scenes from nearby locations such as Barnstaple, Exmouth, and Paignton. While the record contains details about the stock and locations involved, headcode information is not available in the metadata.
A train comprising two Class 143 Pacers and a Class 150 diesel multiple unit departs Exeter St Davids heading towards Paignton. The operators associated with the video include First Great Western and South Western Railway. The footage captures the departure from Exeter St Davids, one of the locations mentioned in the metadata. No headcode information is available for this recording.
It features trains operated by First Great Western and South Western Railway, including classes 143, 150, and 43. The footage provides a snapshot of rail operations in the area during this event. Some details such as specific headcodes are not included in the record.
A four-car Pacer (nodding donkey) train arrives at Dawlish Station, with the service likely running between Paignton and Exmouth. The video shows the train pulling into the station, though specific operator or headcode details are not available in the record. The train units involved are identified as 142063 and 143618. No further operational or route information is provided in the metadata.