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197124
Class 197
Videos featuring 197124
This video captures passenger and freight trains passing through Crewe station, featuring a range of locomotive classes including 66, 67, 90, 92, 170, 197, 222, 220, and 350, as well as Mk4s and Mk5s. The footage includes trains operated by various companies such as Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Freightliner, and others. The recording takes place near Crewe on the West Coast Main Line. Some train details are not fully specified in the metadata.
West Coast Mainline trains
Very Cold Morning at Crewe Station Freight/passenger Trains 3rd January 2026 WCML
Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolino Everos units, London Northwestern Railways 350s, Transport for Wales 197s, Locomotive Services Limited locomotives, GBRF 66s, and DB Schenker services. The footage includes trains from multiple locations across the UK network, with headcodes indicating various services running through the region.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Rush Hour at Sandbach Station Freight/Passenger Trains 3rd January 2026
This video captures a busy rush hour scene at Sandbach Station, featuring a variety of trains including Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, Northern 323s and 331s, CrossCountry Voyagers, Transport for Wales 197s, GBRF Class 66 locomotives, Freightliner Class 90s, and DB Schenker services. Multiple train headcodes are visible, indicating a mix of passenger and freight operations. The footage includes trains from several locations across the UK network.
Several trains are shown during the filming period, with headcodes such as 1A49, 1A51, 1D58, and others identified. The footage also notes a disruption caused by a broken rail near Northampton, leading to delays and train stacking.
This video captures a variety of railway operations at Cheltenham Spa, featuring both passenger and freight movements. Transport for Wales Class 150 units are seen in service, alongside DB Cargo Class 66/6 locomotives handling freight traffic between Margam and Round Oak. Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotives are also present, hauling nuclear flask wagons on a train heading to Crewe. The footage highlights the mix of modern rail activity at this key location, showcasing different classes and operators involved in UK railway operations.
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.
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West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Morning at Warrington Bank Quay Freight/Passenger Trains Blue Peter on Test 2/09/25
This video captures a busy morning at Warrington Bank Quay station, featuring a variety of freight and passenger trains. Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, Northern 195s, Transport For Wales 197s, GBRF 66s, Direct Rail Services class 88/58, DB Trains class 66, Locomotive Services Limited Blue Peter Steam and class 20. The footage includes trains operating in the West Coast Mainline area, with movements recorded across several locations such as Avonmouth, Chester, Euston, Glasgow Central, Holyhead, Llandudno, London Euston, and Manchester Airport. Headcodes observed include 1D71, 1E54, 4S43, 6E09, 6M90
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West Coast Mainline trains
Few Hours at Runcorn passenger/Freight and Pendolino Drag 31st July 2025
This video captures train movements at Runcorn Station and along the surrounding network, featuring a variety of rolling stock and operators. Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, London Northwestern Railway Class 350 electric units, Transport for Wales Class 197 diesel multiple units, Direct Rail Services Class 57 diesel-electric locomotives, and Freightliner Class 66 freight locomotives. The footage includes movements between Runcorn, Chester, Derby, Liverpool Lime Street, and London Euston. Headcodes identified in the video include 1D04 and 1F96.
It features two trains, identified as stock classes 185 and 197, operated by DB Schenker and Direct Rail Services (DRS). The footage includes various rail movements and actions typical of a busy station environment. While the exact locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the video offers a glimpse into the operations at the station on that day.