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172218
Class 172
Videos featuring 172218
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.
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.
A film set was established at Kidderminster Town station, featuring vintage vehicles and atmospheric effects. Locomotive 7714, a pannier tank, operated on the platform during filming. Meanwhile, locomotive 57010 was seen returning to Carnforth Steamtown after appearing at the Diesel Festival. The Severn Valley Railway was involved in the event, with several locations and headcodes associated with the video.
This video captures a quieter but still engaging scene at Kidderminster following the Diesel Gala. Locomotives such as 59001, 67006, and 66656 are shown in various states of readiness or operation, with 66656 working 6M11 under unusual daylight conditions after an incident earlier in the day. The footage reflects the railway's return to routine operations after a busy event.
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.
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.
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 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 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 captures footage from the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Diesel Festival, featuring a variety of locomotives and railcars. Notable stock includes 59206 'John F Yeoman - Rail Pioneer', 37409 'Loch Awe', 46045 (D182), and RailAdventure units 43480 and 43468. The content also references services affected by engineering work on the main line, with Class 196 units operating on routes from Birmingham New St to Hereford. The video highlights rail operations at Kidderminster and mentions locations such as Hereford and Loch Awe.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 170, 172, 37, 66, 67, and 799. Operators Colas, GBRF, and West Midlands Trains are associated with the content, and the location mentioned is Oxford. No headcodes were identified in the metadata. The record includes stock and operator details but lacks information on specific train services or routes.
This video shows Network Monitoring Train 1Q15 operating between Derby and Swansea on 29 August 2023, with units 43277 'Safety Task Force' and 43274 passing through Cradley Heath. Additional footage includes 172-class units 172214, 172218, 172219, and 172221 operating on services bound for Birmingham and southbound workings. The content provides a glimpse of various rail operations in the West Midlands and South Wales regions.
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.
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 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 features a variety of railway units, including classes 172, 31, 60, 66, 68, and 69, captured at Kidderminster. The footage includes the Direct Rail Services (DRS) unit DRS 68003 'Astute'. Other operators present are EWS and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
A locomotive identified as 47826 is seen passing Small Heath on a service with headcode 5Z00, likely heading towards Carnforth Steamtown. The video also includes footage of another locomotive, 70018, departing Trafford Park on a service to Southampton M.C.T. Additional stock numbers including 172218, 70016, and 70018 are noted in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Tyseley, Small Heath, Trafford Park, and Carnforth. Operators associated with the content include Blue Pullman and Freightliner.