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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.
T.C. to Landore T.M.D. Network Measurement Train, as well as Class 66 unit 66659 on the Round Oak to Margam T.C. Additional stock numbers identified include 139001, 159001, and several Class 172 units. The footage includes references to headcodes such as 1Q15, 2D31, 2P45, 2P46, and 6V05. Operators mentioned include DB Schenker, Network Rail, South Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains.
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50049 ‘Defiance’ + 55009 To Keighley | Timetable B Action & 4150 RUNS To Highley Under Its OWN STEAM
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.
A video captures the Class 57 and Class 69 locomotives, numbered 57305 and 69006, operating with a train on the Severn Valley Railway. The footage shows the train departing from Cradley Heath, with mentions of a journey from Kidderminster to Yarmouth C.H.S. The video also references a previous railtour that took place between Bewdley, Keighley, and back. Other locations mentioned include Keighley, Skipton, and the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
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Fantastic Railway Action at Droitwich Spa | Worcester–Birmingham Lines + Mystery 6-Minute Delay
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.
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.
This video features a compilation of vintage train operations by Polar Express, showcasing services between Birmingham Moor St and Dorridge. The footage includes the GWR Castle 5043 ‘Earl of Mount Edgcumbe’ and Class 47 no 47773. These trains were operated by Vintage Trains and British Railways, with the GWR also involved in the service. The video highlights the historic locomotives and their roles on this route.
This video captures footage from a train spotting trip in the Birmingham area, featuring locations including Olton, Acocks Green, Small Heath, and Tyseley. It includes services operated by Cross Country, Great Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains. The structured metadata identifies several stock units but does not include headcode information.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Additional 172-class units are also visible. The footage includes commentary noting the sound quality was affected by wind conditions at the location.
This video features train spotting at Kidderminster, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains. The footage includes several Class 172 diesel multiple units, identified with labels such as 172222 and 172345. Additional locations mentioned include Blakedown, which is referenced in the context of a future video. The content provides a glimpse into train operations in the area without specifying any headcodes.
This video features locomotives 69005 'Eastleigh' and 69006 'Pathfinder Railtours' operating on the 1Z69 Pathfinder Mazey Day Special, traveling from Tame Bridge Parkway to Penzance via Cradley Heath. Additional footage shows stock numbers 172104 and 172344 on the 5K05 Tyseley L.M.D. service heading to Kidderminster. Locations mentioned include Cradley Heath, Eastleigh, Kidderminster, Penzance, Tame Bridge Parkway, and Tyseley. The recording appears to capture a sunny Saturday morning in June 2023.
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43186 43188 GWR Castle Class at Severn Valley Railway & heritage locos moves at Kidderminster depot!
This video features a variety of railway stock, including GWR Castle Class locomotive 43186 and several heritage diesel units, captured at the Severn Valley Railway and Kidderminster depot. The footage includes scenes of historic locomotives in operation and movement within the depot area. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, GWR, RailAdventure, and West Midlands Trains. Headcodes 2N42 and 2S08 are also noted in the metadata.
A Great Western shortened 'Castle' set, featuring units 43186 'Taunton Castle' and 43188 'Newport Castle', arrives on the Severn Valley Railway from Laira Depot in Plymouth via Worcester. The train was expected to enter Kidderminster station but instead proceeded towards Bewdley. Other rolling stock including several Class 172 units is also present in the footage, though operators are not specified.
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.
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.
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West Midlands Railway services, Network Rail Measurement train, Fernhill Heath, Worcester 14.07.22.
This video features services operated by West Midlands Trains and Network Rail, including a measurement train. It includes trains running between various locations such as Hereford, Birmingham New Street, Worcester Foregate Street, Dorridge, Whitlocks End, Derby, and Fernhill. The footage captures multiple services with headcodes like 1M66, 1V28, 2C44, and others.
This video shows a light engine, 57305, operating on the route between Taunton and Cradley Heath. Additional units 172344 and 172345 are also present. The footage includes commentary referencing 'Sharpo' being involved in the scene. Stock details include classes 57 and 172, with locations at Taunton and Cradley Heath. Operators associated with the equipment include South Western Railway and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
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 shows a train operated by West Midlands Trains, with the stock number 172344. It appears to be running on a route between Dorridge and Worcester Foregate Street, passing through Kidderminster. The headcode for this service is 2V14. No further details about the journey or specific events in the video are provided in the metadata.
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 shows a train service operated by West Midlands Trains, featuring locomotives numbered 172339 and 172344. The journey appears to run between Whitlocks End and Worcester Shrub Hill. A headcode of 2V36 is associated with the service. The footage captures the movement of these trains on the route, providing a glimpse into regional rail operations.
This video features railway scenes from Bordesley, Dorridge, Hagley, Shirley, and Stourbridge Junction. Stock identified includes a Class 172 unit with label 172344. Operators associated with the footage are British Railways and West Midlands Trains. The record does not include headcode information.
This video captures trains at Tyseley and Small Heath stations, with additional footage from Tring. It features a variety of rolling stock, including classes 168 and 172, though no operator or headcode information is provided. The record includes details about the locations involved but lacks specific train service identifiers.
A video captures a train passing Old Hill station, operated by Direct Rail Services. The train consists of multiple units, including 20308 and 20305, running on the route from Berkeley to Crewe. The footage was recorded from a footbridge, providing a view of the passing locomotives. Additional stock numbers and locations are noted in the metadata.
A video captures a High Speed Train (HST) and a Class 43 unit at Bromsgrove station. The footage includes stock identified as 172344 and 43285, with operators Cross Country and East Midlands Railway associated with the recording. No headcodes are present in the data.
A video showing two 43-class locomotives, 43049 and 43066, operating on services 5Z43 and 1Z43 at Kidderminster. The footage captures the locomotives working on routes between Worcester and Kidderminster, as well as Kidderminster to London St Pancras. Additional stock numbers are identified in the metadata, though operators for these units are not specified. The location of Kidderminster is clearly noted, along with the headcodes associated with the services.
A video shows a test run of two new London Midland Class 172 units, numbered 172220 and 172344, passing through Kings Norton station. The footage captures the units during their operational testing phase. No operator or headcode information is provided in the record.
This video features footage of London Midland Class 172 diesel multiple units during passenger services and test runs. The footage includes trains operating between Whitlocks End, Stourbridge Junction, and Stratford. Specific units mentioned include 172333, 172334, 172337, 172342, 172344, and 172345. Some trains are shown in six-car formations at Whitlocks End, while others are captured during movement between locations. The content includes both passenger services and what appears to be test or training operations.