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171729
Class 171
Videos featuring 171729
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 Class 171/7 train, identified as 171729, is shown departing from Hampden Park on a service operating between Eastbourne and Ashford International. The video captures this train, which is noted as a rare visitor to the Marshlink line. Southern is listed as the operator involved in this service. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A rare five-car Class 171 diesel multiple unit formation is captured at Hampden Park during an ECS move. The units involved include 171 810 and 171 729, with the headcode 5Z72 associated with the service operated by St Leonards Rly Eng Ltd. The footage also shows the train passing through Selhurst. No other specific operators or locations are mentioned in the metadata.
A video shows the repaint of locomotive 73140 at Eridge on the Spa Valley Railway. Other stock identified includes 171729. The locations featured are the Spa Valley Railway, Eridge, and Groombridge. No operator or headcode information is provided in the footage.
A Class 171 diesel multiple unit, numbered 171729, is shown moving slowly through Hampden Park towards Ashford International. The footage captures the train operating at a reduced speed of 5mph with a yellow signal displayed by TEB1378. The video was filmed following an incident involving a level crossing that was not properly secured. No headcode information is available in the record.
A Class 171 diesel multiple unit, numbered 171729, is seen passing through Hampden Park on its way to Eastbourne. The train was operating as part of a revised Sunday service in response to Network Rail strikes. Southern and Network Rail are identified as operators associated with the video. No headcode information is available for this recording.
South East Railway Videos
Class 171 Turbostar | 171 729 | Southern | Hampden Park | Saturday 26th March 2022
A Class 171 Turbostar unit, numbered 171729, is shown departing from Hampden Park heading towards Eastbourne. The video captures this two-car train operated by Southern. No headcode information is available in the current record.
A video captures the Class 33/0 diesel locomotive 33063 'R.J Mitchell' and the Bulleid Pacific steam engine 34053 'Sir Keith Park' at Eridge. The footage includes two additional locomotives, numbered 171727 and 171729, though their operators are not specified. The location is noted as Eridge, with another reference to Keith. The video provides a glimpse of these historic rail vehicles in operation or display, though no headcodes are included in the metadata.
This video captures a collection of railway stock at Eridge and nearby locations. It features Southern Class 171 diesel multiple units, including units numbered 171727, 171728, 171729, and 171803, alongside the British Railways Class 33 diesel locomotive 33063. The footage includes scenes from Eridge, Battle, Groombridge, and Keith. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A Southern Class 171 unit, likely numbered 171729, is shown passing through Tunbridge Wells on the Hastings line in January 2015. The train was part of a maintenance move from St Leonards to Selhurst, but due to route restrictions, it took an unusual path via Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge instead of the usual route through Redhill. The footage captures this rare occurrence, highlighting the flexibility of rail operations during disruptions. Other locations featured include Hastings, Redhill, and Selhurst.
A video featuring Black 5 locomotives 44871 and 33207 is shown at several locations including Lewes, Eastbourne, and St Leonards Warrior Square. The footage appears to be from a special event or service, possibly the Christmas Sussex Belle. Multiple operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, Southern, and the Railway Touring Company. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features two Southern Class 171 diesel multiple units, numbered 171727 and 171729, at Ashford International. The footage was recorded on a Saturday in May 2017, though the exact date is not specified. The operator associated with the trains is Southern. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
This video captures train operations at Hastings, featuring services from Southern and Southeastern Railways. It includes various rolling stock such as classes 171 and 375. Additional locations mentioned include Brighton, Rochester, and University. The record lacks headcode information.
A Southern Class 171 diesel multiple unit, numbered 171729, is seen departing from Brighton on Platform 4 heading towards Ashford International. The video captures the train as it begins its journey, with no headcode information available in the record. The operator is identified as Southern, and the locations involved are Brighton and Ashford International.
This video captures train activity at Hastings station. It features multiple trains, including Class 171 and Class 375 units, operated by Southeastern, Southern, and Thameslink. The footage is limited in detail, with no headcodes identified.
This video captures trains at Brighton station, featuring a variety of rolling stock including classes 171, 313, 319, and 377. Operators associated with the footage include First Great Western, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, and West Midlands Trains. The location is clearly identified as Brighton. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A Southern Railway 377209 Dual Voltage Unit is seen arriving at London Bridge on Metro services. The video features a Class 171 and Class 377 train units, though operator details for these stock items are not specified. No headcode information is included in the record.