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172345
Class 172
Videos featuring 172345
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Railways around Birmingham Part 2 of 4 Birmingham Moor Street Station 28th July 2026
This video explores Birmingham Moor Street Station, a historic site that combines original and newer structures dating back to 1909 and 1987. The station is currently operated by Chiltern Railways and serves multiple destinations including London Marylebone and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Some services observed during the visit were locomotive-hauled. The footage includes trains passing through Snow Hill Tunnel and features various locations such as Solihull, Kidderminster, and Shirley. Several train stock numbers and headcodes are identified in the metadata.
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.
This video features trains at Cradley Heath, including locomotive 47712 and train 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, which is heading back to Crewe. Other trains observed include several Class 172 units. The footage also includes mentions of other locations such as Birmingham Moor Street, Stratford, Worcester Shrub Hill, and Bishops Lydeard. The video includes commentary from rail spotters and references to various railway operators.
This video captures a variety of train movements across the Midlands and surrounding areas, featuring both modern and classic locomotives. It includes scenes of 37884 hauling Class 769 units through Worcestershire towards Long Marston, as well as footage of 37423 taking two Class 769s into the same facility. Additional clips show 68002 working a Tesco intermodal service and 37884 passing through Reading en route to Wembley Yard. The video also includes earlier footage from the previous day’s operations, highlighting various freight and stock movements across multiple locations.
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.
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.
Several Class 66 and Class 57 locomotives are visible, including 57305 on a light engine move from Leicester to Reading. The footage highlights the busy nature of the yard, likely influenced by HS2 construction in the area. Other locations mentioned include Tyseley, Stratford, and Wellingborough, with headcodes such as 1R21 and 6F87 noted. The video also references a railtour involving 'Black 5' 45212.
A video captures a Class 57 locomotive, numbered 57310, passing overhead at Cradley Heath. The footage was taken during an attempt to view the train on its journey from Worcester T.C. to Leicester L.I.P. The operator mentions a Class 172 locomotive, identified as 172345, also present in the scene. Additional locations referenced include Kidderminster and Leicester. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A train service with headcode 5Z43 travels from Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway to Welwyn Garden City, passing through Old Hill. The journey includes multiple Class 172 and Class 43 diesel units, including 43013 'Mark Carne CBE' and 43062 'John Armitt', operated by RailAdventure and Romic Group. The video captures the movement of passenger carriages associated with the Romic Group.
This video features train spotting at The Hawthorns, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway. The footage includes several Class 172 diesel multiple units, identified with labels such as 172006, 172008, and 172345. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
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.
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 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.
The video features several railway stock units, including 172345, 37884, 66169, 69002, 769002, 802022, and 93001. Operators associated with the content include Europhoenix, EWS, GWR, and West Midlands Trains. However, specific locations and headcodes are not identified in the available metadata. The record provides limited contextual details beyond the listed stock and operators.
A video captures the 'Hydroflex' hydrogen demonstrator test unit 799201 at Kidderminster, seen on test runs with headcodes 5Q61 and 5Q62. Other locomotives including 20048, 20189, and 20205 are also visible operating on the Severn Valley Railway and heading towards Bridgnorth. The footage includes scenes from Kidderminster, Gloucester, and the Severn Valley Railway.
A train featuring D1935 (47805) was filmed at Cradley Heath, with mentions of a journey from Crewe to Kidderminster via the Severn Valley Railway. The video notes delays affecting the train from Crewe and describes filming efforts on Platform 2. Other locations referenced include March and Crewe. Operators associated with the content include Locomotive Services Limited and West Midlands Trains.
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 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 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 features a collection of trains in Worcester, captured on 16 May 2022. It includes various rolling stock such as Class 172 and Class 66 units, with some identified by their labels including 172001, 172007, 172103, 172338, 172339, 172345, 43357, 66014, 66065, and 66433. Operators associated with the footage include Cross Country and DB Schenker. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures West Midlands Trains services operating in the Worcester area. It includes trains running between Birmingham New Street and Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester Foregate Street, Worcester Foregate Street and Dorridge, and Whitlocks End and Worcester Foregate Street. The headcodes featured are 1V24, 1M59, 2C26, 2V08, and 2V11. The footage includes multiple trains with stock numbers 172001, 172003, 172007, 172103, 172338, and 172345.
A rail journey between Hereford and Birmingham New Street is shown in this video, operated by West Midlands Trains. The train involved is identified as stock 172345, with headcode 1M67. The route includes stops at both Hereford and Birmingham New Street stations. No other specific details about the journey or additional services are provided in the metadata.
This video features a train operated by West Midlands Trains, with the stock number 172345. The footage is associated with Worcester Tunnel Junction, though specific locations are not detailed in the metadata. No headcode information is available. The record contains limited details, as location and headcode data are missing.
This video shows three railway units at Warwick Parkway. The units identified include 165003, 168003, and 172345. No operator or headcode information is available 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.
A Class 172 diesel multiple unit, numbered 172345, is shown at Solihull station during a special service aimed at showcasing new trains to staff and their families. The train operated on a route between Snow Hill and Leamington Spa, with footage including the return journey back to Snow Hill. A poster advertising the service from Olton is also visible in the video.
A Class 172 diesel multiple unit, numbered 172345, is shown at Shirley station during a special service aimed at showcasing the new trains to staff and their families. The train was part of a two-run event from Snow Hill to Stratford and back. The footage captures the train in operation at Shirley and Stratford stations, though no operator or headcode information is available in the record.