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South East Railway Videos
Southern Class 171 Turbostar | 171201 passes Castle Foot Crossing, Pevensey - 17/7/2026
A Southern Class 171 Turbostar, numbered 171201, is shown operating a service from Eastbourne to Ashford International. The train is captured accelerating through Castle Foot Crossing on its way towards Hastings. The footage was recorded using a Panasonic HC-VX1 Camcorder and provides a view of the locomotive in motion during what appears to be a sunny morning. No headcode information is available for this recording.
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This video features trainspotting activity at Ashford International, with footage of multiple train units including classes 171 and 20. Additional locations mentioned include Charing Cross, Dover Priory, Eastbourne, Maidstone East, Slade Green, Southease, and Tonbridge West Yard. Several operators are associated with the video, including DB Schenker, Eurostar, GBRF, Intercity, Network Rail, RailAdventure, Romic, South Western Railway, Southeastern, and Southern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A train marked 171201 is seen departing from Ashford International on its way to Eastbourne. The operator associated with the train is Southern. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A preserved British Railways Bulleid "West Country" class steam locomotive, Eddystone 34028, is shown in operation around the Sussex area. The footage captures the locomotive arriving at Eastbourne after departing from London Victoria as part of the Sussex Belle service. It is later seen trailing behind West Coast Railways 47848 at Hampden Park and passing through St Leonards Warrior Square with a notable smoke display. The video includes scenes from Ashford International, Eastbourne, Hampden Park, and St Leonards Warrior Square.
This video features Class 171 and Class 375 diesel multiple units at Hastings, with additional locations including Ashford and Eastbourne. The footage includes headcode 1H54. Operators associated with the content are Southeastern and Southern. Stock identifiers present include 171201, 373016, 375707, and 375910.
This video captures a variety of railway activity at Ashford International and other locations including Charing Cross, Dover Priory, Eastbourne, London Victoria, Maidstone East, Spa Valley Railway, and Tonbridge West Yard. It features multiple trains identified by their stock numbers, including several from classes 171 and 375, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage includes a mix of different services and may include steam and heritage rail elements, as suggested by the title.
The footage includes the train's movements at these locations, with operators Southern and Eurostar identified in the metadata. No headcode information is available for this recording.
Additional stock numbers identified include 171201, 171806, and 31430. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, and Eridge. Headcodes 2C63 and 2V76 are also noted in the metadata.
A Southern Class 171 Turbostar, numbered 171201, is shown departing Hampden Park on an Eastbourne to Ashford International service. The train is captured with clear engine sounds during a scenic evening in mid-July. The footage was recorded using a Panasonic HC-VX1 Camcorder at 4k resolution. The operator information includes both Southern and Scot Rail, while locations featured include Hampden Park, Ashford International, and Eastbourne. No headcode details are available in the provided metadata.
This video features trainspotting activity at Ashford International, with appearances by the Belmond Pullman and other services. Identified rolling stock includes multiple units from classes 171 and 375, though operators are not specified for these vehicles. The footage also captures trains operating in areas such as Charing Cross, Dover Priory, Eastbourne, London Victoria, Maidstone East, Staplehurst, and Tonbridge. Headcodes observed include 1G12 and 6X11.
A train marked 171201 is seen departing Ashford International on a journey towards Eastbourne via Hastings. The operator associated with the train is Southern. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video captures trainspotting activity at Ashford International and surrounding areas, featuring a variety of train stock including classes 171, 33, and 375. Several operators are associated with the footage, such as Eurostar, Southeastern, and Southern. The locations covered include Ashford International, Canterbury West, Charing Cross, Dover Priory, London Victoria, and others. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A video captures a Southern Class 171 train, numbered 171201, departing from Ashford International Station heading towards Eastbourne. The footage shows the train with one guard tone active. While specific operational details are not provided, the presence of the Southern operator and the locations of Ashford International and Eastbourne are noted in the metadata. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A Southern Class 171/2 Turbostar, numbered 171201, is shown operating a service between Uckfield and London Bridge. The footage captures the train at Eridge station. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A video shows Southern Class 171 Turbostar unit 171201 at South Croydon, heading towards London Bridge. The unit recently underwent an exterior refresh following a month-long overhaul at Selhurst. The update includes new Southern logos with white font and revised yellow front design, though the overall livery remains unchanged. The footage was captured using a Panasonic HC-VX1EB camcorder. Other Class 171 units, including 171803, are also noted in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Three Oaks. It features multiple Class 171 diesel multiple units, though specific operators are not identified for these stock items. The Southern operator is mentioned in the video description. No headcodes are present in the metadata. The content includes general footage of trains and may be useful for those interested in railway operations and equipment.
This video captures footage from the Spa Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala held at Eridge in August 2024. It features various railway stock, including classes 171, 31, 33, and 50, as well as headcodes 2D73 and 2T65. The locations shown include the Spa Valley Railway, Eridge, and Groombridge. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Europhoenix, and Southern. The video provides a visual record of the event, showcasing railway operations and heritage elements during the gala.
This video captures train activity at Winchelsea and Ore, featuring multiple Class 171 diesel multiple units. The Southern operator is noted in the metadata, though no specific headcodes are provided. The footage includes various trains, with details about the stock types available in the structured data. No further operational or contextual information is included in the video description.
This video features a compilation of train tones and whistles recorded across various locations in the southeast of England. It includes footage from Collington, Hastings, Lewes, Pevensey Bay, Preston, and Wivelsfield. The stock involved consists of multiple units identified by labels such as 171201, 171729, and 313201, though operators are not specified for these units. The content is presented as a celebratory compilation for reaching 500 subscribers, with footage filmed by GTR Railways Trainspotter.
A Southern-operated Class 171/2 DMU, identified as 171201, is shown at St Leonards Warrior Square. The train was part of service 2D35, running between Ashford International and Eastbourne. The footage captures the unit at the station, with no further details provided about its journey or passengers.
A video shows a Class 171 diesel multiple unit departing from Hampden Park. The footage includes both front and rear cab views, capturing the departure of train 171201. Additional stock numbers, including 171801, are noted in the metadata. The operator associated with the video is Southern. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features trains at Eastbourne. The footage includes several rail vehicles, such as Class 171 and Class 377 units, captured by a railways enthusiast. Southern is noted as one of the operators associated with the content. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A Class 171 diesel multiple unit, numbered 171201, is shown arriving at Hampden Park station. The video captures this train as part of a service heading towards Ashford International. The operator associated with the train is Southern. No headcode information is available in the record.
South East Railway Videos
Class 171 Turbostar | 171 801 | Southern | Pevensey & Westham | Saturday 15th January 2022
A video shows a Southern Class 171 Turbostar train, likely numbered 171 801, departing from Pevensey and Westham. The footage includes the train's movement with some audible sounds. Additional locations mentioned include West Ham and Hope. No headcode information is available in the record.
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Southern 171725 + 171201 Arrives At Buxted With A Squeaky Horn For London Bridge
A Southern Class 171 diesel multiple unit, numbered 171201, arrives at Buxted station with a distinctive squeaky horn sound. The train is en route to London Bridge. The footage captures the arrival of this service on what appears to be a regular commuter route. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features Bulleid Light Pacific 34053 'Sir Keith Park' operating as a recreation of the lost West Country Class 34095 'Brentor' on the Spa Valley Railway. It runs services between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge, alongside Class 31 31430 'Sister Dora'. The locomotive 34053 is one of twenty surviving Bulleid Light Pacifics and moved to the Spa Valley Railway in September 2020. Other stock mentioned includes 171201, 31430, and 56092. The locations covered include Ashurst, Berwick, Brighton, Buxted, Cowden, Crowborough, Dormans, Eastbourne, and Eastleigh.
A video captures Renfe High Speed trains at Lleida, featuring Talgo sets that resemble Class 112s. One of the trains is identified as 112 001. The footage includes views of these high-speed trains while waiting for a return journey to Madrid. Some stock information is present, though location and headcode details are not available in the metadata.
This video features Southern Class 171 diesel multiple units, specifically numbered 171201, at Appledore. The footage was recorded on 25 February 2019 and captures the presence of these units in the area. While the operator is identified as Southern and the location is clearly noted as Appledore, no headcodes are present in the metadata. The record includes details about the stock involved but lacks some operational identifiers.
A video captures a train at Brighton on 14 March 2018. The train is identified as Southern 171201, formerly operated by Scot Rail as 170421. Additional stock numbers include 700120. The location of Brighton is noted in the metadata. Operators associated with the video include Network Rail, Scot Rail, and Southern. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A video features Class 207 Thumper 1317 and former Scotrail Turbos operating with Southern at Eridge. The footage includes railway stock associated with British Railways, Scot Rail, and Southern, with the location clearly identified as E ridge. No headcodes are present in the metadata.