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172004
Class 172
Videos featuring 172004
Chiltern Railways operates services from the station to destinations including Birmingham Moor Street, London Marylebone, and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Various train types are visible, including Class 168, 172, and 165 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 66 freight locomotives in different liveries handling container traffic. The footage includes services to locations such as Kidderminster, Worcester, and London Paddington.
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
A video shows a convoy of locomotives including 57306 and 57604 at Kidderminster. The footage appears to capture operations on the Severn Valley Railway, with mentions of a service running between Reading and Kidderminster. Several other locomotives are identified in the metadata, though operators are not specified. The record lacks headcode information.
A video captures train movements near Birmingham Snow Hill, Kidderminster, and Whitlocks End. The footage includes multiple locomotives identified as 172004, 172008, and 172343. While specific operators and headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the locations suggest a regional rail network operation. The record contains limited details, with some key operational information missing.
This video captures railway activity across several locations in the UK, including Wakefield Westgate, Birmingham Moor Street, Kidderminster, and Loughborough. It features various train types, such as Class 153, 158, 172, and 222 diesel multiple units, alongside a Class 91+MkIV combination. The footage includes trains operating under different operators, including British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Intercity, LNER, Network Rail, Northern, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains. Some locations not explicitly mentioned in the title are also visible in the background.
This video captures a journey through the Midlands aboard a Great Western Railway Class 800, filmed from a passenger seat as the train travels north from near Cheltenham Spa toward Worcester Shrub Hill. The route includes key locations such as Gloucester, Bristol Temple Meads, and Worcester Foregate Street. The footage provides a real-time view of the railway line, infrastructure, and surrounding countryside from a traveller’s perspective, showcasing modern operations on a historic route.
Notable trains include 37413, 37418, and 37419, alongside multiple units of class 172. The footage includes moments such as refuelling operations, a points issue affecting movement on the main line, and slow-moving 172 units. The video also mentions the location of Kidderminster and Ore, with no operator details specified for individual stock items.
A signal failure at Worcester Shrub Hill caused significant disruption across the West Midlands rail network, with trains diverted via the station and Kidderminster. One service, 1M00, passed a signal at danger in the Tunnel Junction area, leading to the closure of the diversion route and halting services between Cheltenham and Birmingham during the morning rush hour. The video captures the unusual traffic movements and operational challenges faced during this rare but impactful disruption.
This video features train spotting at Cradley Heath, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway. The footage includes multiple Class 172 trains, identified by their headcodes, though specific headcode details are not provided in the metadata. Additional locations referenced include Moston and Tain, suggesting potential future filming locations. The record contains information on stock types and operators but lacks headcode data.
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 a train service operating on a route that includes Cradley Heath, Aston, Bromsgrove, Kings Norton, Leamington Spa, and Neath. The service is identified by the headcode 3S02 and involves multiple Class 172 units, including 172004, 172008, 172211, 172332, 172334, and 172342. The operators involved are Network Rail and West Midlands Trains. The footage includes commentary referring to the service as part of a route from Kings Norton OT Plant via several stations.
Locomotives including 37409 'Loch Awe', 70005, 50007 'Hercules', 50035 'Ark Royal', 20142 'Sir John Betjeman', and several 172 units are shown. The event took place at Kidderminster, with additional footage from Highley planned for a future upload.
This video features a variety of trains at Small Heath and other locations, including Class 168 and Class 172 units. Operators represented in the footage include Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains. The record includes details about the stock and operators present but does not provide headcode information.
A video shows train 37800 'Cassiopeia' passing through Cradley Heath, accompanied by unit 319369 on a service heading to Newport Docks. The footage also includes several Class 172 units. The route is linked to Allerton Depot, with the headcode 5Q79 mentioned in the description. The video captures railway operations involving multiple train types at these locations.
This video captures railway activity in Droitwich Spa and surrounding areas, featuring multiple trains including Class 37, Class 68, and several Class 172 and Class 196 units. Trains mentioned include 37219 operating on a service from Kings Norton to Reading Triangle Sidings, as well as services involving 37800 'Cassiopeia' and 68021 'Tireless'. The footage includes views of a footbridge in Droitwich during cold weather. Operators involved are Transpennine and West Midlands Trains, with locations including Allerton Depot, Newport, Reading, and Kings Norton. Headcodes noted include 0Z38, 5Q79, and 5Q94.
This video features railway operations on the Severn Valley Railway and in Kidderminster, with several locomotives and trains visible. Identified stock includes classes 172, 37, and 42, with labels such as 172004, 37260, 37263, 37283, and D821. British Railways is noted as the operator, and headcodes 2B20, 2V06, and 2V66 are present. The footage includes scenes of train movements and appears to capture various railway activities.
This video features a compilation of train movements through Cradley Heath, including services operated by various units. It includes the 66122 on route 0Z36 between Crewe and Worcester, 43465 and 43484 on service 6Z43 from Kings Norton to Kidderminster via the Severn Valley Railway, and 66077 'Benjamin Gilbert G.C.' on service 6W01 from Bescot to Abbotswood Jct. Additional services from Birmingham and Hereford are also shown, though they did not include the expected 196 units.
A Network Measurement Train operating as 43290/43251 arrives at Cradley Heath, while trains 172004/172006 depart from the same location. The train is identified with headcode 1Q15 and is associated with the route from Derby R.T.C. to Swansea. Multiple Class 172 and Class 43 stock units are noted in the footage, though operators are not explicitly mentioned. The event took place on 14th March 2023.
A train service from Birmingham New Street to Worcester Shrub Hill was captured at Worcester Shrub Hill station. The four-car formation included a Class 172 (172004) and possibly a Class 170 (170507), which may soon be operated in East Midlands Railway livery. The service, identified by headcode 1V23, terminates at Worcester Shrub Hill and returns to New Street as 1M80. The video highlights the potential future presence of Class 170 units on West Midlands Trains services operating in the area.
This video features train movements across several locations in the West Midlands and Worcestershire, including Worcester Shrub Hill, Stourbridge Junction, and Lye. Trains operated by Chiltern Railways, GWR, Network Rail, and West Midlands Trains are shown with various headcodes. The footage includes services traveling between Birmingham New Street, Hereford, London Marylebone, Leamington Spa, and other nearby stations. Multiple train stock numbers are visible, indicating a range of rolling stock in operation during the recording period.
This video features trains at Birmingham Snow Hill and other locations including Dorridge, Kidderminster, London Marylebone, Stratford, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It includes footage of several train stock units, including classes 168 and 172, operated by South Western Railway and West Midlands Trains. The content appears to be part of a series documenting visits to multiple stations, with the creator noting this is the second station visited in the series.
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 captures morning train services operated by West Midlands Trains in the Worcester area. It includes footage of trains traveling between locations such as Birmingham New Street, Great Malvern, Hereford, Whitlocks End, and Worcester Foregate Street. The headcodes featured are 1M56, 1V21, 2S16, and 2V00, with train stock numbers including 170501, 170516, 170533, 172002, 172004, and 172102.
This video features train spotting activities at Hereford, capturing services operated by Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains. A variety of train classes are visible, including the Class 153, Class 170, and Class 172. The footage also includes mention of a future spotting session at St Germans. No headcodes were identified in the recording.
A video captures train services operated by West Midlands Trains, featuring stock units 172004 and 172333. The footage includes scenes from Kidderminster, Worcester Foregate Street, and Whitlocks End. A headcode of 2S28 is present, indicating the route from Worcester Foregate Street to Whitlocks End.
This video features two Class 172 diesel multiple units, numbered 172002 and 172004, operating under West Midlands Trains. The footage includes scenes from Birmingham New Street and Hereford. A headcode of 1V22 is present, indicating the service route. The video provides a glimpse into the operation of these units on a regional rail line.
This video shows two Class 172 diesel multiple units, numbered 172002 and 172004, operating on a service from Hereford to Birmingham New Street. The train is operated by West Midlands Trains and carries the headcode 1M59. The footage appears to capture the journey through Worcester Tunnel junction. No further details about the route or specific events during the journey are provided in the metadata.
This video captures train movements across several locations in the UK, including Peterborough, Leicester, Bedworth, and Nuneaton. It features a variety of trains, such as 66051 and 66727 operating in Maritime livery, 47727 performing shunting duties, and units from London Overground like 172004 and 172007. The footage includes scenes of intermodal services, aggregate trains, and HST sets moving through different stations. Some operators involved are Maritime, London Overground, and DB Schenker. The video provides a glimpse into the diverse operations taking place on the network during May 2019.
This video captures footage from Leamington Spa station, featuring a range of locomotives including 66100. The content includes various stock items such as classes 172, 56, and 66, along with headcodes like 4M61, 6M50, and 6X01. Additional locations mentioned include Eastleigh, Scunthorpe, Warwick Parkway, and Westbury. The video reflects a visit to the station that included a one-off working event.
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 contains a collection of unseen footage captured in February 2016 from 14 locations across the country. The footage features various rail stock, including classes 172, 37, 377, 466, and 60, as well as headcodes such as 1Q04, 4M23, and 6A42. Operators associated with the content include DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, Network Rail, Southern, and Virgin Trains. Locations shown in the video include Bordesley, Carlisle, Chichester, Dalston, Ipswich, Long Buckby, Marston Green, and Tyne Yard.