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172003
Class 172
Videos featuring 172003
An East Midlands Railway Class 810 "Aurora" unit, identified as 810020, was captured on camera during a rare movement beyond its usual operating area. The train was working service 5Q67 from Merchant Park Sidings to Long Marston, passing through Worcestershire. Filming took place at Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Wylds Lane Junction, and Wadborough Road Bridge. The video highlights the unusual journey of this Hitachi-built unit on its way to storage at Long Marston.
T.C. to Landore T.M.D. Network Measurement Train, as well as Class 66 unit 66659 on the Round Oak to Margam T.C. Additional stock numbers identified include 139001, 159001, and several Class 172 units. The footage includes references to headcodes such as 1Q15, 2D31, 2P45, 2P46, and 6V05. Operators mentioned include DB Schenker, Network Rail, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains.
This video captures a variety of railway scenes from Cradley Heath and Stourbridge Junction in June 2026. Highlights include the movement of locomotives such as 50049 'Defiance' and 55009 'Alycidon' through Stourbridge Junction, along with freight trains, engineering operations, and a Voyager service. The footage also features several other locomotives including classes 139, 172, 66, and 68, recorded across locations such as Butterley, Droitwich Spa, Gloucester, Kidderminster, Severn Valley Railway, Stratford, and Wolverhampton Steel Terminal. Headcodes present include 2S33, 2V24, 2V28, 6G53, and 6V6
This video captures the early morning activity at Worcester Shrub Hill station, showcasing trains departing from the Light Maintenance Depot and preparing for service. West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway services are seen in operation, with trains being positioned and readied for the day’s journeys. The footage highlights the station's role in regional rail operations, featuring several train units and headcodes associated with services running through the area.
A video captures the 60103 'Flying Scotsman' and 47773 operating for Vintage Trains between Birmingham Moor St and Dorridge. The footage includes scenes at Small Heath and Tyseley, with mentions of several freight trains and 172-class units. Additional locomotives such as 50008, 66055, 66056, 66065, and 66510 are also noted. The video provides a glimpse into the operations of various rail services and rolling stock at these locations.
The 10:15 service ran as scheduled with locomotive 7714, while the 10:55 service used 7802 Bradley Manor in place of 46045, which was unavailable due to technical issues. The footage highlights the return of steam traction on the line, with Great Western locomotives operating through the valley. Several locations along the Severn Valley Railway are featured, including Bridgnorth, Kidderminster, Wem, and Worcester Foregate Street.
This video captures a journey through parts of Gloucestershire, including stops at Worcester Shrub Hill and Temple Meads, with mentions of services operated by GWR. The footage includes scenes from Gloucester and other locations such as Cradley Heath, Stratford, Ware, and Worcester Shrub Hill. Some railway stock is identified in the video, though operators are not clearly associated with specific units. Additional content shows remnants of Horton Road Stabling Point at Gloucester, alongside historical photographs. The overall atmosphere is described as cold and uneventful during the time spent at Worcester Shrub Hill.
This video features a selection of views from the Severn Valley Railway's celebration of the Class 37 diesel locomotive, captured on October 2nd. It includes footage of several Class 37 units, including 37263, 37508, 37423, 37264, 37518, and 66653 operating on the Round Oak to Margam line, as well as locomotives from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Some segments include audio, while others are silent with accompanying screenshots. The footage also includes mentions of trains from the West Coast Rail and DB Schenker.
It features locomotives including 40106 'Atlantic Conveyor', 57305, and 66719 'Michael Portillo', along with other stock such as 172003, 172008, and 56009. The footage is set against the backdrop of Kidderminster and the Severn Valley Railway. Some operators associated with the event include GBRF, British Railways, Eastern Rail Services, and Freightliner. The record lacks headcode information.
This video features train spotting at Langley Green, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains. The footage includes several Class 172 diesel multiple units, though specific operator details for individual trains are not provided. Additional locations mentioned include Langley and Rochdale, with the latter referenced as the subject of a future video. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
This video features a train convoy from the Severn Valley Railway heading to Derby, including locomotives D1015 'Western Champion' and D821 'Greyhound'. It also includes Track Recording Unit 950001 operating on a service between Shrewsbury and Derby via Kidderminster and Stourbridge Junction. The footage captures railway activity in locations such as Lye, Kidderminster, and Derby.
This video features train spotting at Rowley Regis, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains. The footage includes multiple Class 172 diesel multiple units, identified by their unit numbers. The next video in the series is expected to focus on train spotting at Castleton. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
This video features train spotting at Old Hill, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway. The footage includes multiple Class 172 trains, identified by their stock numbers. No headcodes are present in the record.
The journey included stops at Lye, Old Hill, Rowley Regis, Langley Green, and Bournemouth. Several rolling stock units are identified in the footage, though operator details for these units are not specified. Additional locations mentioned include Cheltenham Spa and Langley.
This video features train spotting at Lye, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains. The footage includes Class 172 diesel multiple units, specifically numbered 172003 and 172221. Additional locations mentioned in the description include Cradley Heath, though no further details about services or trains at that location are provided. Some metadata fields such as headcodes are not present in the record.
The video captures railway activity at Kings Norton, featuring locomotives and units including Class 47s 47813 and 47832, Class 66s 66766 and 66768, several Class 730 units, and a Class 172 unit. It also mentions services such as the Pathfinder Railtours 'The Weardale Explorer' running from Gloucester to Stanhope with headcode 1Z20, and an early running service from Avonmouth to Clitheroe with headcode 6M90. The footage includes various railway locations across the UK, including Avonmouth, Clitheroe, Gloucester, and Stanhope.
This video features railway operations on the Severn Valley Railway, including services to Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. It includes footage of stock numbered 20189, 09107, and 172003. Operators associated with the content include British Railways and West Midlands Trains. Headcodes identified in the video are 1Z50 and 9T00. The recording appears to focus on train movements and operations along this heritage railway line.
This video features train spotting at Jewellery Quarter, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains. The footage includes multiple Class 172 trains, identified by their stock numbers. Additional locations mentioned include Edge Hill and Lee. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features train spotting activities at Birmingham Snow Hill, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway. The footage includes multiple Class 172 diesel multiple units, with various unit numbers identified. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a variety of train classes including Class 168 and Class 172 units at Bordesley and Clayton West. The footage includes trains operated by Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes are identified in the current record.
This video features trains at Stratford-upon-Avon, including Class 165 and Class 172 units. Operators present are Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains. The footage includes multiple train units but does not include headcode information.
This video captures footage from a train spotting trip around Kidderminster and surrounding areas, including Blakedown, Hagley, Stourbridge Junction, and other nearby locations. It features services operated by Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, and South Western Railway. The content includes various rolling stock types, though specific headcodes are not identified in the data.
This video features freight trains at Worcestershire Parkway, along with a Class 196 and Pullman HST at Stoke Works Junction. The footage includes multiple locomotives from classes 170 and 172, though operators are not specified for these units. Operators associated with the content include Blue Pullman, Cross Country, and West Midlands Trains. The locations mentioned are limited to Worcestershire Parkway. Headcodes are not present in the metadata, so specific train services cannot be identified from this information.
A Great Western shortened 'Castle' set, featuring units 43186 'Taunton Castle' and 43188 'Newport Castle', arrives on the Severn Valley Railway from Laira Depot in Plymouth via Worcester. The train was expected to enter Kidderminster station but instead proceeded towards Bewdley. Other rolling stock including several Class 172 units is also present in the footage, though operators are not specified.
This video captures a variety of passenger and freight trains operating in the Solihull and Dorridge areas. Trains include services between Birmingham Moor Street, London Marylebone, Kidderminster, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester Foregate Street, and Kings Norton. Headcodes such as 1H45, 1G31, and 1R93 are present, alongside freight services operated by companies like GBRF and Freightliner. The footage includes multiple train movements with detailed route information listed in the description.
This video features West Midlands Trains services operating in the Worcester area. It includes trains traveling between Worcester Foregate Street and Whitlocks End, Dorridge and Worcester Foregate Street, and Hereford to Birmingham New Street. The services involved have headcodes 2S16, 2V09, and 1M57. Multiple Class 172 diesel units are present in the footage.
This video features a variety of train services operating in the West Midlands and surrounding areas. Trains include units from Colas Rail, Network Rail NMT, DB Schenker, and West Midlands Trains. The footage captures services running between locations such as Birmingham New Street, Worcester Foregate Street, Great Malvern, Hereford, Whitlocks End, Dorridge, and Derby. Headcodes identified in the video include 1M05, 1M56, 1M57, 1M58, 1Q15, 1V21, 1V22, 1V23, 2C14, and 2C20.
This video features multiple West Midlands Railway services operating in the Worcester area. Trains include services between Birmingham New Street, Great Malvern, Hereford, Dorridge, Worcester Foregate Street, Worcester Shrub Hill, and Whitlocks End. Some services experienced delays due to a points failure at Droitwich Spa. Headcodes such as 1M05, 1M56, 1V21, and others are visible, along with various stock numbers and locations across the region.
This video captures West Midlands Trains services operating in the Worcester area. It includes trains running between Birmingham New Street and Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester Foregate Street, Worcester Foregate Street and Dorridge, and Whitlocks End and Worcester Foregate Street. The headcodes featured are 1V24, 1M59, 2C26, 2V08, and 2V11. The footage includes multiple trains with stock numbers 172001, 172003, 172007, 172103, 172338, and 172345.
A video shows two Class 172 diesel multiple units, numbered 172003 and 172008, operating on a service with headcode 5T84. The train is seen traveling between Coventry and Tyseley. The operator associated with the units is West Midlands Trains. No additional details about the journey or specific events during the trip are provided in the available metadata.
This video captures a variety of railway scenes from across the UK, featuring freight trains and different rail units. It includes footage shot between early morning and evening, with locations such as Blackhorse Road, Dagenham Dock, London Blackfriars, and others. The content includes trains operated by several companies, including Blue Pullman, C2C, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, London Overground, Thameslink, and features headcodes such as 1M16, 4L52, 4M07, and 6L44.
This video captures trains at West Hampstead Thameslink, Upper Holloway, and Gospel Oak. It features a variety of rolling stock including classes 172, 43, 450, and 60, with one unit noted as freshly painted. The footage includes multiple train units but does not include headcode information. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, EWS, Freightliner, and Thameslink.
