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171808
Class 171
Videos featuring 171808
![[Ep.15] Trainspotting at Ashford International! (Ft. 20 + 465 drag, Tamper & PLPR set) 26 - 27/6/26](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vNsXzOL_Zt0/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEmCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDGQgBFQAAiEIYAdgBAeIBCggYEAIYBjgBQAE=&rs=AOn4CLClAiNzV1w0ovTKsZ-jiM1aMefe2w)
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.
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.
This video shows a train arriving at Hastings on a route from Ashford International to Eastbourne. The train includes rolling stock numbered 171806 and 171808, which are part of the Class 171 fleet. The operator associated with the footage is Southern. No headcode information is available in the current record.
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66538 4E81 Felixstowe North F.L.T. to Doncaster Ept (F'Liners) 11;34 Lea Road 4/3/2026
A freight train operated by Freightliner travels from Felixstowe to Doncaster, carrying 45 containers. The train includes locomotives numbered 66536 and 66538, along with other rolling stock. The journey is recorded at Gainsborough Lea Road with headcode 4E81.
This video captures train activity at Ashford International and surrounding locations, including Canterbury West, Charing Cross, Eastbourne, London Victoria, Maidstone East, and Tonbridge. It features multiple trains identified by their stock numbers, primarily from the 171 and 375 classes. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, East Midlands Railway, GBRF, Network Rail, Southeastern, and Southern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures a crossover involving Hastings Thumper 1001, a four-car train in green/BR blue and grey, alongside Southern 171808 at East Croydon. The footage includes references to Hastings and Ore as additional locations. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Network South East, and Southern. While stock and location details are present, headcode information is missing from the record.
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.
This video features a variety of trains captured at Ashford International and surrounding areas. Trains identified include classes 171, 31, 375, and 395, with operators such as Blue Pullman, Eurostar, Intercity, Maritime, Rail Express Systems, Southeastern, and Southern represented. The footage includes multiple locations across the network, including Ash, Charing Cross, Dover Priory, Eastbourne, Ely, London Victoria, and Maidstone East. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a variety of passenger trains operating in the UK, with locomotives and rolling stock including classes 171, 377, 395, and 455. Trains are associated with operators such as Eurostar, South Western Railway, Southeastern, and Southern. The footage includes locations such as Appledore, Ashford, Ashford International, Beckenham Junction, Bexhill, Canterbury West, Charing, Chatham, Clapham, and Clapham Junction. Headcodes observed include 1J36, 1J40, 1J49, 1L34, 2A56, 2D46, 2D50, 2M32, 2M33, and 5F94.
A video captures Southern Class 171 locomotive 171808 arriving and departing from Ashford, with a train heading to or from Eastbourne. The footage includes the locomotive in operation at these locations. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A video captures train activity at Hastings Station on a cold, sunny lunchtime. Trains seen include Southern and Southeastern electric units, as well as a cargo train. The footage shows services between Robertsbridge and Hastings affected by a signalling failure causing significant delays. The recording includes various train classes operating on the East Coastway Line, 1066 Line, and Marshlink Line.
This video features Class 171 diesel multiple units at Tonbridge. The operator involved is Southern. No headcodes are present 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 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 captures train activity in Hastings, featuring multiple locomotives including Class 171, Class 37, and Class 375 units. The footage includes trains operated by various companies such as Loram, Network Rail, Network South East, Southeastern, and Southern. Additional locations mentioned include Tain. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A video captures Class 171 diesel multiple units 171802 and 171808 passing through Lewes. The footage is associated with Southern-operated services, specifically working on the Eastbourne to Selhurst T&R.S.M.D route. The headcodes 5F01 and 5F02 are mentioned in relation to the movement of these units. The video provides a glimpse into rail operations during a period affected by strikes, which led to adjustments in service patterns between Eastbourne and other locations.
A Class 171 diesel multiple unit, numbered 171808, is shown passing through Polegate on an ECS movement. The video also references Selhurst as a location associated with the train's operation. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
A video shows Class 171 diesel multiple units departing from Hampden Park. The footage includes the first appearance of unit 171805 following its repaint and the installation of coolant cases. Other units visible in the video include 171808, 50005, and 50006. The operator associated with the content is Southern. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.