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172211
Class 172
Videos featuring 172211
This video captures train activity at Small Heath and Tyseley, featuring a variety of freight movements and locomotives. Several Class 168, 172, 220, and Class 58 and 66 diesel units are visible. Operators including British Railways, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Freightliner, and others are represented. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Birmingham Moor Street, Kidderminster, London Marylebone, and Stone, among others. Headcodes associated with the services include 1F85, 1H30, 2K42, and others.
A video captures the Severn Valley Railway's activity, featuring GWR 4150 on its first light engine test runs between Bridgnorth and Highley following restoration. The locomotive, originally built in 1947, was steamed for the first time in preservation in June 2026. Additional footage includes services operated by GWR 7714 and BR Class 20 No. 20048 on Timetable B. Locations shown include Hampton Loade, Highley, Bridgnorth, and others across the railway network.
The video features two rail tours operating on the West Somerset Railway. The first tour, Saphos Trains' 'English Riviera Express', runs as 1Z07 from Wolverhampton to Kingswear with Class 47 locomotives 47805 and 47712. At Taunton, it is replaced by Class 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley'. Later, GWR's Castle class 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' with 37240 operates the 'Whistling Ghost' tour as 1Z43 from Birmingham Snow Hill to Minehead. The footage also includes several Class 172 units and mentions 68027 operating on a service from Stourbridge Junction to Birmingham Moor Street.
This video captures a variety of trains passing through Droitwich Spa, a key junction in the West Midlands network. The footage shows services traveling along routes connecting Worcester with Birmingham via Bromsgrove and Kidderminster. Trains heading to destinations such as Birmingham New Street, Snow Hill, and Moor Street are featured, highlighting the station's role in regional rail travel. Several headcodes and train stock numbers are identified, with West Midlands Trains operating the services. The video provides an overview of the busy railway activity at this important location.
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.
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 video captures the return of locomotives 37508 and 37418 'An Comunn Gaidhealach' from their appearance at the Severn Valley Railway to Derby. The footage includes several Class 172 units operating in snowy conditions along the route, which passes through Kidderminster, Cradley Heath, Lye, and Derby. The recording also references a Winter Diesel Gala event held earlier, though related videos have not yet been processed.
This video features train spotting at Droitwich Spa, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway. The footage includes Class 172 and Class 196 trains, with specific stock numbers identified. The video also mentions an upcoming spotting session at Paisley St James. No headcodes are present in the record.
A preserved railway movement features West Coast Railways Class 37 No. 37518 leading a train of coaching stock from the Severn Valley Railway to Castleton Hopwood Ground Frame. En route, the train stops at the East Lancashire Railway to drop off Class 40 No. 40106, which is returning to its home base after a loan period with the Severn Valley Railway. The movement includes both classic British Railways diesel locomotives in operation, with 37518 leading and 40106 running dead-in-tow.
A group of Class 37 diesel locomotives, including 37418, 37508, 37264, 37688, and 37250, lead a special convoy north from the Severn Valley Railway following a 65th-anniversary celebration event. The train departs Kidderminster heading towards Northallerton, marking the end of a weekend dedicated to celebrating these iconic locomotives. The footage captures the powerful movement of these historic engines, highlighting their distinctive sound and presence on the railway.
This video features railway scenes from Cradley Heath and Stourbridge Junction, capturing trains including Class 43 units 43062 'John Armitt' and 43013 'Mark Carne CBE', as well as Class 66 locomotive 66654. The footage includes a train from Derby to Landore TMD with headcode 1Q15, and another from Round Oak to Margam TC with headcode 6V05. Additional stock numbers identified in the video include several Class 172 units. The content also references a 'Granddaughter' free day and the NMT (National Motor Transport) operating on the Dark Side route.
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 two West Midlands Trains Class 172 diesel multiple units, numbered 172211 and 172342. The footage appears to capture these trains in operation, though specific locations or headcodes are not provided in the available metadata. The content is part of a broader collection of train-related videos, focusing on real-world journeys across the UK. No additional contextual details about the recording or specific routes are included in the data.
A video captures the movement of two Class 66 locomotives, 66305 and 66768, along with other stock including 172211 and 172213, at Cradley Heath. The footage includes a train journey through the area, potentially linked to services operated by GBRf and Rail Express Systems. Additional movement is noted between Birmingham Moor St and Worcester. Locations mentioned include Cradley Heath, Bolton Abbey, Embsay, Bristol East Depot, and Bolton. A headcode of 5V04 is also identified in the metadata.
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.
This video discusses the London Midland franchise, part of a series examining failed or controversial train operators. It explores the challenges faced by Govia's London Midland on the West Coast Mainline and includes mentions of various railway locations across the Midlands and North West England. The content references multiple train stock classes but does not include headcode information.
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 train spotting at Birmingham Moor Street, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway and Chiltern Railways. The footage includes trains from the Class 165, Class 168, and Class 172. Specific stock numbers identified in the video include 168107, 168108, 172211, 172212, 172214, 172215, 172338, and 172345. The video also mentions a future spotting session at West Allerton.
A restored LNER Peppercorn A2 Pacific 60532 'Blue Peter' is seen undergoing light testing on the Severn Valley Railway, following its recent move from Crewe. The locomotive was observed at Kidderminster, Hampton Loade, and Bridgnorth in partial BR Express Blue livery. Colas 70803 was also present, delivering a new tamper to Kidderminster. The footage captures the locomotive's initial movements on the heritage line ahead of further test runs.
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.
Notable units include LSL 47, 50035, and several Class 172 and Class 47 diesel-electric units. The footage includes scenes from Kidderminster and along the Severn Valley Railway line. Headcodes 1V50 and 7C59 are present in the metadata, indicating scheduled services. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Locomotive Services Limited, RailAdventure, and West Midlands Trains.
A light engine, identified as 56094, is shown operating from the footbridge at Kidderminster. The footage includes a Colas-operated unit working on a service with headcode 0Z57, heading towards Port Talbot Up Sidings and Bescot T.M.D. Another unit, classified as 172, is also present in the video.
A video captures the 'Black 5' steam locomotive 44932, along with diesel multiple unit 47804, operating on a service through Small Heath, Birmingham. The footage shows the train passing through Norwich and Stratford upon Avon as part of headcode 1Z70. Another locomotive, 172211, is also mentioned in relation to the scene. The recording includes commentary referencing a recurring individual appearing in the shot.
This video captures various railway services in the West Midlands, featuring trains operating between locations such as Kidderminster, Stratford-upon-Avon, Dorridge, Whitlocks End, and Worcester Foregate Street. It includes services with headcodes 0Z54, 2S54, 2C50, and 2V42, along with stock numbers from the 172 and 67 classes. The footage appears to document train movements at Langley Green and other key points in the region.
This video captures various railway services in the West Midlands, featuring trains operating between Worcester Foregate Street, Dorridge, Whitlocks End, Hereford, Birmingham New Street, and Tyseley. It includes services with headcodes such as 2V05, 6V05, and 1M58, along with stock numbers like 172211, 172332, and 196002. The footage shows train movements on different routes, including a test run involving a new Class 196 unit. Operators involved are DB Schenker and West Midlands Trains.
This video features a variety of train services operating in the Worcester area, including services from Colas and West Midlands Trains. Trains are shown running between locations such as Birmingham New Street, Dorridge, Great Malvern, Hereford, Swindon, Whitlocks End, Worcester Foregate Street, and Worcester Shrub Hill. Headcodes identified include 1M05, 1V22, 2C14, 2S16, 2V04, 2V09, and 3S31. The footage includes multiple services with different departure times and routes.
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.
A video captures trains 20007, 20142, 20189, and 20205, along with a 172-class locomotive, during the 'Chopper Topper' Tour passing through Cradley Heath. The footage appears to show the return journey of these trains, with mention of a footbridge being used for viewing purposes. No operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata, and further details about the event or route are not provided in the available information.
This video explores the Stourbridge Town branch line, a 0.8-mile railway in the West Midlands, England, noted as one of the shortest lines in Britain and Europe. The passenger service is operated by Pre Metro Operations on behalf of West Midlands Trains, using Class 139 and Class 172 rolling stock. The line originally opened for passengers in 1879 and served both freight and passenger traffic. Key locations include Stourbridge Town, Stourbridge Junction, Fleet, Kidderminster, Lee, Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Tyseley.
This video captures various train services operated by West Midlands Trains, Direct Rail Services (DRS), and DB Schenker around Worcester and surrounding areas. It includes multiple services passing through locations such as Birmingham New Street, Dorridge, Great Malvern, Gloucester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Whitlocks End, Worcester Foregate Street, and Worcester Shrub Hill. Some services are noted with headcodes like 0Z49, 1M05, 1V23, and others, while specific units such as DRS 37419 and DB 66065 are also featured. One service was cancelled at Worcester Shrub Hill due to a points failure.
This video features a collection of footage captured in May 2020, showcasing multiple train classes including 172, 47, and 66. The content includes various locations such as Felixstowe, Marston Green, and Trafford Park, with associated operators like DB Schenker, EWS, and Network Rail. Headcodes identified in the footage include 4E49, 4M30, and 5Q76 among others.
This video features trains operated by First Great Western, GWR, South West Trains, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains at Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill stations. Additional locations mentioned include Brighton, Bromsgrove, Hereford, Westbury, and Weymouth. The footage includes a variety of train stock, including classes 150, 153, 158, 166, and 170, though specific operators for the stock are not identified in the metadata.
A video shows GWR 5029 Nunney Castle during test runs on services 0Z29 and 5Z29 following its overhaul. The locomotive operated between Tyseley Steam Trust locations, with 0Z29 running twice between Hall Green and Tyseley as a light engine, and 5Z29 operating from Tyseley to Olton with one coach. The footage captures the locomotive in preparation for returning to main line service.
The video shows two Class 172 diesel multiple units, numbered 172343 and 172211, at Yardley Wood. One unit is a three-carriage train, while the other is a two-carriage train. The footage captures them passing through Yardley Wood during a service from Stratford-upon-Avon to Tyseley. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.