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197012
Class 197
Videos featuring 197012
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Morning Rush at Crewe Station Freight/Passenger/Charter Trains 26th August 2026 WCML
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Rush Hour at Warrington Bank Quay station Freight/Passenger Train 20th July 26 WCML
This video captures a busy rush hour scene at Warrington Bank Quay station, featuring a variety of trains including freight and passenger services. Trains identified include Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, Northern class 195s, Transport for Wales class 197s, DB Trains and Direct Rail Services class 66 locomotives, Freightliner class 66, and Colas RailFreight class 70 log trains. The footage includes multiple locations along the West Coast Main Line.
This video captures footage of a level crossing at Croes Newydd, Wrexham. The recording shows manually controlled barriers and includes images of Class 197 and Class 43 diesel locomotives, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Additional details about the location or train services are not included in the current record.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Few hours at Crewe Station Freight/passenger/steam Trains 6th may 2026 WCML
This video captures a variety of train movements at Crewe Station, including freight and passenger services. Trains featured include Avanti West Coast Pendolino Everos units, London Northwestern Railways 350s, Northern 323s, Transport for Wales class 197 and 158 units, GBRF class 66 locomotives, and LSL Locomotive Services Class 47s along with a steam engine. The footage includes trains operating on the West Coast Main Line, with some services heading to locations such as Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Milford Haven.
This video features a collection of railway scenes captured in April 2026. It includes various locomotives such as classes 150, 158, and 170, though specific operators are not identified. The footage appears to be shot across several locations including Doncaster, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly, Metheringham, Sheffield, Stockport, and Victoria. While the video does not include headcodes, it provides a visual record of railway operations during that time.
This video captures disrupted train services at Stockport Station, with multiple trains visible in the scene. Several rail vehicles, including classes 150 and 156, are identified, though no specific operator is noted for these units. The footage includes references to various locations across the UK rail network, such as Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Manchester Piccadilly. Headcodes associated with trains in the video include 1A59, 1A61, and others. The recording provides a snapshot of railway activity at Stockport, highlighting potential service disruptions and the variety of train services operating in the region.
This video captures railway activity at Cheltenham Spa, featuring a rare sight of a Transport for Wales Class 398 being hauled by Class 20 locomotives 20007 and 20205. Also included is Class 37 No. 37425 running as a light engine from Derby to Bristol. The footage showcases a variety of trains, including several classes such as 166, 170, 197, and 220, operating across locations like Cheltenham Spa, Derby, Clitheroe, and Nottingham. Headcodes associated with the movements are also noted.
This video captures train activity at Shrewsbury Station, featuring a variety of rolling stock including Class 158, 196, and 197 units. The footage was recorded during visits to the area in April 2025 and includes images of trains operated by DB Schenker, Transport For Wales, and West Midlands Trains. The content provides a visual record of railway operations at Shrewsbury, with no headcodes identified in the metadata.
This video features train spotting activities at Baglan, capturing services operated by Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway. The footage includes trains from the Class 197 and Class 800/802 stock. The next video in the series will focus on train spotting at Briton Ferry.
This video captures train activity at Crewe, featuring services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and TransPennine Express. Trains spotted include those with headcodes 1A48, 1A49, 1A54, and others, along with various rolling stock classes such as 153 and 197. The footage includes scenes of trains arriving and departing the station, with some trains reversing at Crewe before continuing their journeys. Additional locations referenced in the metadata include Birmingham New Street, Blackpool North, Glasgow Central, and others, though these may not be directly visible in the video.
This video features train spotting at Chepstow, capturing services operated by Cross Country and Transport for Wales. Trains seen include Class 150, Class 170, and Class 197 units. The footage also includes a mention of future train spotting activities at East Didsbury. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Crewe, featuring services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and TransPennine Express. Trains include classes 197, 221, 323, and 350, with headcodes such as 1A31, 1D55, and 1F14 identified. Freight services from GBRF are also present. The footage was recorded during a day trip in early April, coinciding with the Grand National event in Liverpool. Additional locations mentioned include Milton Keynes Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and others across the UK rail network.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 170, 197, 321, 37, 43, 50, 507, and 60. Operators such as British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and GWR are associated with the footage. Locations shown include Cardiff Central and Holyhead. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures various trains at Crewe and surrounding areas, featuring several services passing through key locations such as Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly. It includes footage of a new Class 805 unit, 805002, operating on the London Euston to Crewe route, along with other trains carrying headcodes like 5Q46, 9M50, and 1F50. Operators such as Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway are represented in the footage.
This video captures railway activity along the Conwy Valley Line, featuring locations such as Conwy, Deganwy, Betws-y-Coed, and others. It includes footage of a 197-class stock unit, likely from British Railways or Transport For Wales. The content highlights scenic and operational aspects of the line, with no headcodes identified in the metadata.
A video shows Transport For Wales Class 197 units, including 197012, 197016, and 197018, departing from Hereford heading towards Cardiff Central. The footage captures the movement of these trains on a regional route. The operators involved are identified as Transport For Wales, and the locations featured include Hereford and Cardiff Central. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A video captures a double-headed train consisting of class 197 units 197009 and 197012 departing from Crewe towards Holyhead. The footage shows the train as it begins its journey, with no operator or headcode information available in the metadata. The locations mentioned are Crewe and Holyhead. The record is limited in some details, but the main elements of the scene are clearly presented.