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172212
Class 172
Videos featuring 172212
This video highlights two of the guest locomotives arriving for the Severn Valley Railway's 2026 Summer Steam Gala. These include Neilson & Co No. 2937 and Hunslet No. 3783 ‘Hollybank No. 3’, both visiting from other heritage railways. The event will feature a range of steam and diesel locomotives operating between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, with additional guest locomotives also expected to appear. The Severn Valley Railway's home fleet will join these special guests for the weekend of operations.
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.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Action at Nuneaton Leicester And Warrington Bank Quay 2nd 3rd June 2026
This video captures freight train movements at several locations including Nuneaton, Leicester, and Warrington Bank Quay. It features multiple Class 66 locomotives operated by Freightliner, DB Schenker, Colas RailFreight, and GBRF, as well as Class 68 locomotives from Direct Rail Services. Additional stock includes Classes 153, 170, and 172. Headcodes such as 4H43, 4L05, and 6V84 are present, indicating various freight services. The footage includes scenes at locations like Bermuda Park, Felixstowe, Kenilworth, Knowsley Freight Terminal, Leamington Spa, London Euston, and Three Bridges.
A special event at the Severn Valley Railway took place at Kidderminster Town station, marking the first Branchline Weekend. The occasion featured a variety of heritage trains, including diesel multiple units and classic coaching stock, recreating the atmosphere of traditional British branchline operations. The event included short locomotive-hauled services and autotrain workings, with a busy timetable of departures and arrivals throughout the day. Several locations along the Severn Valley Railway were involved, including Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Highley, Kidderminster, Redditch, and Worcester Foregate Street.
Trains include multiple classes operated by various companies, such as Chiltern Railways, Colas Rail, and others. Notable rolling stock includes Class 165s, Class 168s, Mk3 DVTs, and Mk5a coaches. The footage shows trains running through locations including Bicester North, Birmingham Moor Street, London Marylebone, Manchester Piccadilly, Stourbridge Junction, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Trafford Park. Headcodes such as 1F32, 3C84, and 5M00 are also present in the footage.
A convoy of seven locomotives arrives at Kidderminster Mainline Station, preparing for the Severn Valley Railway GBRf Weekend. The Branch Line Society's special railtour 'The Coal Brush' also arrives, hauled by GBRf 69016 and accompanied by 57305. The railtour originated from Peterborough, passing through Leicester, Burton, Walsall, and Stourbridge before reaching Kidderminster. The video captures the activity at the station as it prepares for the event.
South East Railway Videos
West Midlands Railway Class 172 Turbostar | 172212 + 172331 departing Birmingham Moor St - 22/7/2025
A West Midlands Trains Class 172 train pair, comprising units 172212 and 172331, is captured departing Birmingham Moor Street. The footage shows the train operating a service between Dorridge and Worcester Foregate Street. No headcode information is available in the record.
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 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.
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 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.
A variety of trains and locomotives were captured at Stourbridge Junction, including Class 43 diesel-electric units, Class 66 freight locomotives, Class 88 electric engines, and Class 139 and 172 diesel multiple units. Trains operated on routes between Kidderminster, Derby, Gloucester, Rugby, and the Severn Valley Railway. Some services included the Margam T.C. to Round Oak and Stourbridge Town. The video highlights several locomotives and their movements during a short period at the junction.
This video features train spotting at Widney Manor, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway and Chiltern Railway. The footage includes trains from the Class 168 and Class 172 stock. Additional locations mentioned include Hillington East and Wem. No headcodes are provided in the current record.
This video features freight trains at Widney Manor and other locations in the West Midlands. It includes various train stock such as classes 170, 172, 59, 66, and 70, with headcodes including 4L07, 4M29, 4M33, 4M54, 4M55, 6G99, and 6X50. Operators featured include Colas, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, Rail Express Systems, and West Midlands Trains. The footage captures trains at different points along the network, with specific attention to Widney Manor.
This video captures trains at Langley Green and nearby locations, featuring multiple Class 172 diesel multiple units. Operators associated with the footage include West Midlands Trains and South Western Railway. The content provides a visual record of train activity in the area, though specific headcodes are not included 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 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.
This video captures train spotting activities in Birmingham and surrounding areas, featuring services from multiple operators. Locations include Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham Snow Hill, Jewellery Quarter, and others. Trains identified include stock classes 168, 172, and 800, with operators such as Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, and GWR represented. Headcodes 2S04 and 8N00 are also noted in the footage.
This video features multiple Class 172 diesel multiple units at various locations across the West Midlands, including Spring Road, Danzey, Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon, The Lakes, Wem, Whitlocks End, Wood End, Wootton, and Wootton Wawen. The footage includes trains operated by West Midlands Trains. No headcodes are provided in the current record.
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 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 features train spotting at Blakedown, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains. The footage includes Class 172 diesel multiple units, with specific stock numbers identified. The location of the next planned spotting is mentioned as Cardiff Central, though no details about that footage are provided in this record. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
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 railway operations on the Severn Valley Railway and in Kidderminster, involving multiple train units. Stock includes Class 172 units with labels 172212, 172334, and 172339, as well as a Class 33 unit labeled 33108. Operators involved are British Railways, GBRF, and West Midlands Trains. Headcodes present include 0M40, 1G87, and 1M40. The content appears to focus on train movements and services in the region.
This video features a variety of train services captured in Worcester and surrounding areas. It includes services operated by Cross Country, Direct Rail Services (DRS), South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains. Trains passing through locations such as Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Nottingham, and Worcester Foregate Street are shown. Headcodes include 0Z52, 1M41, 1V08, 1V54, and others, with stock numbers from classes 170 and 220.
A video captures the 172-class locomotive 172212 operating on a route from Crewe to Kidderminster, passing through Cradley Heath and the Severn Valley Railway. The footage includes close-up views of the train in motion, with the narrator describing a narrow escape from an obstacle. While specific operator details are not provided, the journey appears to involve heritage or preserved railway operations. Key locations featured include Crewe, Cradley Heath, Kidderminster, and the Severn Valley Railway.
This video shows two Class 172 diesel multiple units, numbered 172212 and 172213, operating on a route between Dorridge and Worcester Shrub Hill. The operator is identified as West Midlands Trains. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video explores Bordesley station in the West Midlands, noted for having very low usage with only one train service per week. The footage includes scenes from several locations across the region, including Hampton-in-Arden, Henley-in-Arden, Jewellery Quarter, and others. Rail operators featured are British Railways and West Midlands Trains. A locomotive identified as class 172 is visible in the video. While specific train services or headcodes are not included in the metadata, the content provides an overview of the station's status and its place within the local rail network.
This video captures trains at Blakedown station, featuring a variety of locomotive classes including 37, 40, 68, 170, and 172. The footage includes multiple units identified as 172005, 172006, 172212, 172341, 230007, 40106, 40145, and 68012. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, DB Schenker, Transport For Wales, and West Midlands Trains. The record does not include headcode information.
A video shows train 66763 'Severn Valley Railway' and 73136 passing through Cradley Heath. The footage captures the locomotives en route from Kidderminster (SVR) to Doncaster. No operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures footage from the Spring Diesel Gala held at the Severn Valley Railway. It features a variety of railway stock, including classes 172, 20, 31, 37, 50, and 68, along with headcodes such as 1A03, 1A16, and 1M30. The event took place on the Severn Valley Railway and Kidderminster. Several operators are associated with the video, including British Railways, Direct Rail Services, and Network Rail.
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.