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196101
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This video captures footage of train services at Smethwick Galton Bridge, featuring locomotives 37423 'Perseus' and 37407 'Blackpool Tower' as part of a railtour operated by Retro Trains known as 'The Retro Cestrian Bard'. The tour runs from Stalybridge to Stratford-upon-Avon via Chester and Shrewsbury under headcode 1Z38. Additional footage includes various electric multiple units (EMU) and diesel multiple units (DMU) captured while waiting for the railtour's arrival.
This video features a compilation of train door closing sounds from various classes across the UK. It includes doors from SWR Class 444 and 450 units, LNER Class 800 Azumas, Grand Central Class 180s, and others. The footage is associated with multiple operators such as Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Grand Central, and others, captured at locations including Bournemouth, Waterloo, London Euston, Liverpool Central, and several other stations. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video explores the recent developments on the Camp Hill Line in Birmingham, focusing on three new stations—Moseley Village, King's Heath, and Pineapple Rd—that opened in April 2026. It also covers Darlaston and Willenhall stations on the Walsall to Wolverhampton Line, which opened earlier in March. The content includes historical context about the line and its stations, as well as insights into the surrounding areas. Several railway locations are mentioned, including Kings Norton, Birmingham New Street, Bournville, and others. No specific train operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A newly opened UK railway station is shown in its early days, with footage capturing a mix of freight and passenger services. The video features several train classes including Class 195, Class 196, and Class 350 units, along with headcodes such as 1Z47. Operators represented include British Railways, GBRF, London Northwestern Railway, and West Midlands Trains. Locations mentioned span across various stations in England, though specific operational details are not provided.
This video features train spotting activities at Wellington, capturing services operated by Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains. The footage includes Class 196 and Class 197 trains, with specific stock numbers identified. The next video in the series is expected to focus on train spotting at Poynton.
This video captures train spotting activities at Shifnal, featuring services operated by Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains. The footage includes Class 196 diesel multiple units, though specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata. The location is clearly identified as Shifnal, and no other locations are mentioned. While the operators and train classes are noted, further details such as specific services or schedules are not included in the available data.
A railtour featuring D213 'Andania' and 45118 'The Royal Artilleryman' is shown operating on a service from Crewe to Cardiff via Bristol, Gloucester (twice) and Chepstow. The footage was captured at King's Norton, where the locomotives were working the 1Z55 service as part of Locomotive Services Limited’s 'The Western Wanderer' tour. Later in the tour, D1015 joined the train. The video includes commentary about the event and highlights the operation of Class 40 and Class 45 locomotives on this route.
This video features a variety of locomotives operating on the Severn Valley Railway, including Class 57, Class 70, Class 69, Class 37, Class 56, and Class 43 units. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Gloucester, Kidderminster, Kidderminster Town, Leicester, and Longport. Operators represented in the video include Colas, Freightliner, GB Railfreight, and RailAdventure. Headcodes observed are 1L02 and 2H07.
It highlights their appearances during a steam gala, including 7802 in 1965-condition and 7812's final run before moving to the West Somerset Railway. The footage includes trains operating between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade, with details of specific headcodes and locations involved.
This video features locomotives 196101 and 93016 on the Severn Valley Railway, with scenes also showing Llandudno and Tyseley. The operator is identified as British Railways. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features content from the Severn Valley Railway, including scenes at Arley and Slough. The footage includes a locomotive identified as stock number 196101, which is classified under class 196. The operator associated with the stock is listed as British Railways. While some details about the specific train service are not available, the video appears to capture railway operations during a special event at Arley. The record includes location and stock information but lacks headcode data.
This video captures highlights from the Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Diesel Gala, featuring a variety of historic and preserved locomotives in action. Among the stock present are Class 58, Class 25, and Class 43 locomotives, along with other diesel units. The event took place on the Severn Valley Railway, with additional locations including Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Fleet, Hope, Kidderminster, Minster, and Leicester. Operators represented include the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and GWR. Headcodes observed during the event include 1B22, 1K41, 1S61, 1V89, and 6B09.
This video explores the performance of West Midlands Trains, the current operator of the West Coast Mainline, since they took over in December 2017. It includes footage from various locations along the route, such as Birmingham New Street, Lichfield Trent Valley, Rugeley Town, and Wolverhampton. The video also features several train stock types identified in the metadata, including classes 139, 150, 153, 159, and 170. While no specific headcodes are listed, the content provides an overview of operations and service changes within the franchise.
This video features a travel vlogger sharing their personal experiences of various railway stations across the UK. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Angel, Birmingham New Street, and Exmouth, among others. Trains identified in the video include stock classes 196 and 375, with operators such as British Railways, Grand Central, GWR, and Transport For Wales appearing in the metadata. No headcodes are listed in the record.
This video features multiple railway vehicles, including Class 158, 196, 66, and 68 units, with headcode 6M41 appearing in the footage. The locations shown include Lincoln and Worcester Shrub Hill. Operators associated with the content are DB Schenker, GWR, Transpennine, and West Midlands Trains. The video provides a view of train movements and operations across these routes.
It includes scenes of locomotive 7812 shunting and departing with some problematic trucks, as well as the arrival of another locomotive. The content also references previous visits to Highley and Ince during the event. While specific headcodes are not included in the metadata, the video provides a glimpse into the operations and atmosphere of the railway during the gala.
A video shows GWR pannier 196101 departing from Kidderminster with a goods train. The footage includes locations such as Hayes, Hove, and Slough. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features the GWR '1366' 1369 locomotive operating local trains and goods services on the Severn Valley Railway. The footage includes two steam locomotives, identified as classes 195 and 196, though their operators are not specified in the metadata. The recording takes place at the Severn Valley Railway, a heritage line known for its scenic routes. No headcodes are provided in the available data.
The event took place on the Severn Valley Railway line, with locations including Arley, Bridgnorth, Hampton, Highley, Kidderminster, Minster, and Slough. The operator associated with the footage is British Railways, and the headcode 2K17 is noted in the metadata.
A video captures the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2023 at Highley Station, featuring several historic steam locomotives. The event included the LNER B1 61306 Mayflower, LMS Ivatt 4 43106, GWR Pannier Tank 7714, and GWR 4930 Hagley Hall. The footage highlights the railway's heritage and the presence of various operators such as British Railways, GWR, and LNER. The locations mentioned include Severn Valley Railway, Highley, Hagley, Kidderminster, Newcastle, and Swansea.
This video features multiple Class 195 and Class 196 diesel multiple units, including units numbered 195105, 196012, 196101, 196105, and 196106, alongside two Class 66 locomotives, 66701 and 66791. The footage is associated with the GBRF operator and captures activity at Worcester Shrub Hill. While no headcodes are identified in the metadata, the presence of multiple stock items suggests a variety of rail operations or movements. The record includes details about the operators involved and the location, though some information may be limited.
This video features West Midlands Trains Class 196 diesel multiple units operating on the route between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The footage includes services with headcodes 2G05, 2G06, and 2J14, involving units numbered 196001, 196004, 196101, and 196104. The trains are seen running in both directions along this route, with specific services noted as Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street and vice versa.
This video features multiple Class 196 diesel multiple units at Worcester Shrub Hill. The stock includes units numbered 196002, 196101, 196105, and 196106. The operator associated with the footage is West Midlands Trains. The location of the video is clearly identified as Worcester Shrub Hill. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures scenes from Birmingham Airport and nearby locations, including Birmingham New Street station. It features a new 'Civity' train unit, 196101, observed in service for the first time after previous sightings during test runs at Tyseley depot. The footage also includes observations of train movements under windy conditions. The video includes mentions of West Midlands Trains and locations such as Airport and Tyseley. Some details, like headcodes, are not present in the record.
The footage includes scenes from various locations along the route, including Shrewsbury, Bank, Birmingham New Street, Codsall, Dean, Ore, Par, Penally, Swansea, and Wolverhampton. A headcode of 1G14 is noted in the metadata, indicating a specific train service. The video provides a glimpse into the introduction of these units on the line.
A video captures British Rail Class 196 unit 196101 during its first public passenger service following a recent press launch. The train operates on services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street, with headcodes 1G05 and 2J06 mentioned. The footage includes the train departing from Sandwell & Dudley and New Street after some network issues affected initial plans. The video highlights the introduction of this class into regular passenger operations.
LMS Class 4MT No 43106 is seen arriving at Highley with a demonstration goods train, performing shunting operations and departing. Later in the day, a light engine arrives to replace locomotive 7714 on the local service to Kidderminster. The footage includes scenes from Highley, Kidderminster, Slough, and along the Severn Valley Railway. Some railway stock and locations are identified, but no headcodes are present in the record.
This video captures footage from the Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala, featuring historic locomotives including 45231 'Sherwood Forester', 1873 'Jessie' from the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, and 9351 rebuilt Mogul from the West Somerset Railway. The locations shown include Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Hampton, Hampton Loade, Highley, Kidderminster, Minster, and others along the Severn Valley line. The footage includes trains operated by British Railways and GWR, with headcodes 1V38 and 2H32 identified.
This video captures various train services operating across several locations in the West Midlands and surrounding areas. Trains include services between Birmingham New Street, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Rugeley Trent Valley, London Euston, Blackpool North, and other stations. Multiple headcodes are present, indicating a variety of scheduled services. The footage includes trains operated by several companies, including GBRF, Network Rail, and others. Some services feature Class 196 units, as noted in the title.
A Class 196 electric multiple unit, numbered 196101, is shown arriving at Birmingham New Street from Shrewsbury. The train was originally scheduled to return to Shrewsbury but instead operated towards Tyseley L.M.D. The workings involved headcodes 5Q73 and 5Q75, covering services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street, and subsequently from Birmingham New Street to Tyseley. The video captures the unit at these locations, with operators London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Trains associated with the service.
A freight train operated by the Severn Valley Railway is shown in this video, featuring locomotive 50035. The train is part of a service used for guard training and was observed at Kidderminster. Other stock numbers identified include 196101 and 50005. The footage also includes references to locations such as Slough and mentions of headcode 2S50. The operators associated with the content are British Railways and GWR.
A video captures a Class 196 train undergoing testing at Hereford. The footage includes several other rail vehicles, such as Class 150, Class 172, and additional Class 196 units. The new Class 196 trains are being tested for future services between Birmingham and Hereford, as well as on routes to Shrewsbury and the Snow Hill Lines. Some of these units were built in Spain, while others were assembled at CAF’s Newport factory.
A train marked 196101 is seen passing Shirley on a journey between Tyseley L.M.D. and Tyseley L.M.D., operating under headcode 5Z24. The train is associated with West Midlands Trains, and the route includes stops at Tyseley and Shirley.
A train marked 196101 is seen passing Shirley on a service with headcode 5Z24. The journey appears to be between Tyseley L.M.D. and Tyseley L.M.D., suggesting a local or loop route. The operator associated with the train is West Midlands Trains. The video captures this moment, providing a glimpse of railway operations in the area.
A train marked 196101 is seen on service 5Z22 running from Tyseley to Tyseley via Stratford-upon-Avon. The footage captures the train stopping at Whitlocks End during what appears to be a training or testing run. The operator associated with the train is West Midlands Trains, and locations mentioned include Tyseley, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Whitlocks End.
A British Rail Class 196 diesel multiple unit, numbered 196101, is shown operating on a training or testing run. The train travels between Tyseley and Stratford-upon-Avon, with footage captured at Hall Green. The service is operated by West Midlands Trains and carries the headcode 5Z22.
A new Class 196 unit, numbered 196101, is seen undergoing testing at Stratford and Hereford. These units are intended to replace older 170/5 and 170/6 models on the Birmingham to Hereford and Birmingham to Shrewbury routes, with service expected to begin early next year. The video captures footage from two locations, though no headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A GWR 1500 Class 0-6-0PT locomotive, numbered 1501, is seen entering Arley on a goods train during the Severn Valley Railway Steam Gala. The event took place on 20th March 2015. No headcode information is available in the record.