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172221
Class 172
Videos featuring 172221
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Railways around Birmingham Part 3 of 4 Tyseley Station (Birmingham) 28th July 2026
The station, opened in 1906 by the Great Western Railway, serves as a key stop for services heading to Kidderminster, Worcester, Stourbridge, and other nearby locations. Trains operated by West Midlands Trains are visible, along with Chiltern Class 68 locomotives and freight services handling container traffic. The footage includes various rolling stock and highlights the station's role in regional rail operations.
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 railway activity across several locations in England, featuring a variety of train movements and operations. It includes footage of empty coaching stock returning to Reading Traincare Depot from the Night Riviera Sleeper service, Class 50 No. 50049 at Norton Junction, and services operating near Droitwich Spa heading to Long Marston for Rail Live. Notable sightings include 99008 leading the Rail200 Inspiration Train with 66710 on the rear, as well as Network Rail’s Harsco RGH-20C Switch & Crossing Rail Grinders working as 6U01.
A video captures unexpected rail activity at the Severn Valley Railway, including a double-header of locomotives 7714 and 1450 working together. The footage shows various shunting operations around Kidderminster, with D2960 moving coaching stock and 09107 handling movements at the diesel depot. A Class 108 DMU also appears in the video. The recording includes multiple locomotives and rolling stock, highlighting a day of varied railway activity at the site.
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.
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.
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.
Oscar The Trainspotter
A Trip from Market Harborough to Kidderminster for the SVR Diesel Gala | 04/10/25
This video documents a journey from Market Harborough to Kidderminster, featuring travel on multiple services. The trip begins with an East Midlands Railway class 222 from Market Harborough to Leicester, followed by a Cross Country class 170 to Birmingham New Street. After a change at Birmingham New Street, a West Midlands Trains class 196 is taken to Smethwick Galton Bridge, with a final change for another West Midlands Trains service to Kidderminster. The journey includes stops at Leicester, Nuneaton, Coleshill Parkway, Par, and the Severn Valley Railway.
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.
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.
spompeytransportvideo
Preserved Railways in the 2010s Severn Valley Railway Spring Steam Gala of 2012
This video captures the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala in 2012, featuring a variety of preserved steam locomotives and diesel units. The event took place in early March with atmospheric conditions enhancing the scenic railway environment. Notable locomotives include A4 Pacific 4468 "Bittern" in blue livery, along with engines from GWR, LMS, and LNER in various colours. The footage includes trains operating between Bridgnorth, Kidderminster, Arley, Bewdley, Highley, Hope, Northwood, and other locations on the Severn Valley Railway.
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.
This video captures railway activity in the winter, featuring freight trains and a Chiltern Railway service. The footage includes scenes from Bentley Heath Level Crossing and Lapworth, with additional locations such as Dorridge, Birmingham Moor Street, London Marylebone, and others. Multiple train stock numbers are identified, along with operators including Freightliner, GBRF, and West Midlands Trains. Several headcodes are also present in the metadata.
A video captures railway activity on the Severn Valley Railway, featuring locomotive 66010 operating on service 6V05 from Round Oak to Margam. Later in the day, Network Rail's Video Inspection Unit (VIU 1), identified as 153311, is seen departing with service 2Q40 from Kidderminster to Newcastle. The footage also includes scenes at Kidderminster, Old Hill, and the Severn Valley Railway.
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 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 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.
The video features a variety of railway stock and services, including the pairing of 43013 'Mark Carne CBE' and 43062 'John Armitt' on a service from Derby to Landore. It also captures locomotives such as 20189, 20142 'Sir John Betjeman', 50033 'Glorious', and 46045 (D182) heading to the West Somerset Railway for an upcoming event. Several 172-class units are also noted. The footage includes scenes from Cradley Heath, Rowley Regis, Derby, Kidderminster, Bishops Lydeard, the Severn Valley Railway, and the West Somerset Railway.
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 train spotting at Stourbridge Junction, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains. The footage includes various trains such as Class 139 and Class 172 units. Additional locations mentioned include Severn Tunnel Junction, which is referenced as the setting for a future video. Some details like specific headcodes are not included in the current record.
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 captures railway activity at Rowley Regis, featuring trains including 20142, 31466, and 20189. The footage includes a mention of a service from Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway to Grosmont on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, with headcode 0Z20. Additional locations referenced include Sandwich, Kidderminster, and the Severn Valley Railway. The audio transcription notes some local train operations and mentions timetable adjustments by West Midland Trains.
This video captures train movements across several locations in the West Midlands and South Wales, including Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Birmingham New Street, and Worcester Foregate Street. It features services operated by Cross Country and Network Rail, with headcodes such as 1M05, 1V23, and 1Q15 appearing in the footage. Multiple train stock numbers are identified, including classes 166, 168, and 170. The content includes trains traveling between major stations like Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Glasgow Central, as well as services connecting Derby to Swansea and Southampton Central to Great Malvern.
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 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.
It features multiple locomotives, including classes 172, 31, and 43, as well as a headcode of 1A69. The locations shown include Kidderminster, Oxford, and the Severn Valley Railway itself. Several operators are associated with the video, including Avanti West Coast, British Railways, and West Midlands Trains.
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.
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 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 a train journey involving units 47805 and 47593 traveling from Shrewsbury to Windsor via Cradley Heath. The footage includes additional rail units, though specific details about their operation or route are not provided in the description. The locations of Cradley Heath and Shrewsbury are noted, along with a headcode of 1Z78. Operators associated with the video include Blue Pullman, British Railways, and West Midlands Trains, although it is unclear which operator was involved in this particular journey.
This video features two Class 172 diesel multiple units, numbered 172344 and 172221, operating on a route involving Worcester Foregate Street and Whitlocks End. The train service is associated with West Midlands Trains and carries the headcode 2S28. The footage captures operations at these locations, though specific details about the journey or context are not provided in the metadata.
This video features multiple Class 172 diesel multiple units at Cradley Heath. The operator is identified as West Midlands Trains, and the units present include 172219, 172221, 172332, and 172341. No headcodes are provided in the metadata. The footage appears to capture these trains during a static event or location-based activity at the specified site.
S.T.C Rail Productions
Trains on the Mainline and the Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 14th October, 2017
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.