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387173
Class 387
Videos featuring 387173
Trains operated by Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Great Western Railway, and others are visible, alongside departing flights. The footage also touches on the historical background of Gatwick Station, originally built in 1891 for the nearby racecourse before being renamed following the development of the Beehive airport.
This video captures scenes at East Croydon, featuring trains in the new GBR livery, including units such as 387172. Other locations mentioned include Ash and Wick. The footage includes mentions of storms and additional unspecified content. Several train stock numbers are identified, though operator information is not provided for these units.
A Southern service train comprising multiple 387-class units, including 387301 formerly operated by C2C, 387224 GX, and 387173 formerly operated by GWR, arrives at Eastbourne. The train is part of the Gatwick Great Western Express service originating from London Victoria.
This video captures train activity at Clapham Junction and surrounding areas, featuring a variety of operators including South Western Railway, Southern, and TFL. It includes footage of multiple train classes, such as the Class 150, Class 159, and Class 377. Several headcodes are present, indicating different services operating in the region. The content provides an overview of rail operations in the area with a mix of historical and modern rolling stock.
A 12-car train combination, featuring units 387173, 387212, and 387305, arrives at Hampden Park. The train is operating under headcode 1F43 on a service from Eastbourne to London Victoria. The operators involved include Gatwick Express, C2C, GWR, and Southern. The video captures the arrival of this colourful train combination at the location.
This video captures a variety of trains at Clapham Junction and surrounding areas. It features multiple train classes including 159, 377, 378, 387, 450, and 458. Operators present include Southern, South Western Railway, and London Overground. The footage includes trains at locations such as Clapham Junction, Clapham, and London Waterloo. No headcodes are provided in the current record.
A Southern service featuring three 387-class electric multiple units—GN White 387119, GWR Green 387173, and GX Red 387207—arrives at Haywards Heath en route to Eastbourne. The train is captured in the sunshine, highlighting a vibrant combination of liveries. The operators involved include Southern, Gatwick Express, and GWR. The locations mentioned are Haywards Heath and Eastbourne. No headcode information is available for this record.
South East Railway Videos
Southern (Ex GWR) + GX Class 387 Electrostar | 387173 + 387224 pass Clapham Junction - 21/12/2025
A pair of Class 387 Electrostar units, 387173 and 387224, are seen passing Clapham Junction on a service heading towards Gatwick Airport. The train is operating a Gatwick Express route from London Victoria. The video captures the movement of these units, which are associated with operators including Southern, Great Northern, GWR, and Gatwick Express. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video features a variety of train classes including Class 379, Class 387, and Class 700 operating in the area around Meldreth. Other locations shown include Baldock, Potters Bar, and Royston. The operators involved are Great Northern, Thameslink, LNER, and GWR. No headcodes were identified in the footage.
This video features a variety of trains captured near Queenstown Road in Battersea, including services operated by South Western Railway and other operators. The footage includes multiple classes of rolling stock such as 159s, 377s, and 387s, along with various headcodes. Some scenes were filmed from nearby railway bridges, offering different perspectives of the trains passing through the area.
This video features a collection of train horns and whistles recorded across various locations in the UK. It includes footage involving multiple train stock types, such as classes 150, 158, 166, 168, 201, and 331, though specific operators are not identified. The locations shown include Caerphilly, Cardiff Central, Crewe, Euston, and others. A headcode of "2J25" is also noted in the metadata.
The footage includes trains operated by Southern and Thameslink, with services running through this key interchange point. Several train stock numbers are identified, including classes 171 and 377, though operators associated with these units are not specified. Additional locations referenced include London Bridge, Brighton, East Grinstead, and others along the network. A headcode of 9J42 is also noted in the metadata.
This video features trains at Balham station, which serves both London Underground and National Rail services. The station is located in South London and is part of the Brighton Main Line, connecting to London Victoria. Several train stock identifiers are present, though no specific operators or headcodes are noted in the metadata. The footage likely captures rail activity on this key route, with additional locations such as Clapham Common, Dorking, and London Bridge also referenced in the data.
Joe - Pompey Train Enthusiast
Trains at Southampton Central, SWML, WCL 26th November & 2nd December 2025
This video captures a variety of trains at Southampton Central and other locations. It features multiple train types including SWR Desiros 450, 444, 158, 377, and 387 Electrostar units, as well as Cross Country Voyagers, Freightliner, GBRF, Network Rail Cleaning Units, and others. The footage includes trains from operators such as South Western Railway, Cross Country, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, and Network Rail. Some specific train stock is identified, though no headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A video captures a meeting of multiple 377 and 387 class trains at Eastbourne. The footage includes Southern, Gatwick Express, and GWR operated stock, with specific units identified as 377464, 387173, 387174, 387204, and 387210. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A video captures Southern 387173 painted in GWR green operating on services between Southampton and Brighton. The footage shows the train at Ford, Havant, and Worthing. Multiple stock items are identified, including 37173 and 377468, along with operators GWR and Southern. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A train marked 387173, operating under the GWR and Southern rail services, passes through Haywards Heath on its way to Lovers Walk Depot. The footage captures a service with headcode 5Y92, likely en route to Stewarts Lane or Lovers Walk. Two stock units are identified, including 387173 and 700126, though operator details for these units are not specified in the record.
This video captures railway scenes at New Barnet, featuring multiple locomotives and passenger stock. It includes Class 37 and Class 67 locomotives associated with Colas and Blue Pullman services, as well as various Class 387 and other units. The footage was recorded during a visit to observe test trains and the Belmond British Pullman service. Some of the units shown are noted as being phased out from the East Coast Main Line. No headcodes were identified in the recording.
It shows GBRf 66712 and 57310 with ERS Mk2s and Mk3s heading to Great Yarmouth, as well as GWR and GN electrostars moving towards King’s Cross. Europhoenix 37407 is seen returning north to Nottingham after a trip to Wembley. The footage also notes the absence of ROG 93001 on the ECML, which had been added to the schedule unexpectedly.
A video shows Great Northern Class 387 units 387172 and 387173 in ex GWR livery departing Waterbeach Station heading towards Ely. The train is operating service 1T10 from London Kings Cross to King's Lynn. The footage captures the locomotives in their current liveries and provides a glimpse of their movement along the route.
It features a variety of train classes including LNER Class 800 Azumas, Great Northern Class 387 and 379 Electrostars, Grand Central Class 180 Adelantes, and Thameslink Class 700 Desiro Cities. The footage includes trains operating under several operators such as Grand Central, Great Northern, Intercity, LNER, Northern, and Thameslink. Trains are seen passing through various locations along the route, including Aberdeen, Bradford Interchange, Cambridge, Horsham, Leeds, Peterborough, Sunderland, and Welwyn Garden City.
The video captures various trains passing through different locations in eastern England. Trains include services operated by Great Northern, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, and others, with headcodes such as 1T25, 1T22, 2H29, and 1N53. The footage includes trains traveling between Cambridge North, London Liverpool Street, Norwich, Ely, Birmingham New Street, Stansted Airport, and Romford. Multiple train units are identified, including Great Northern 387112, Greater Anglia 720521, and CrossCountry 170109.
The video features Great Northern Class 387 units 387111 and 387173 in GWR Green livery at Cambridge, along with the return of Class 379 units 379002 and 379022 in service. These units are shown departing Letchworth Garden City for the sidings following a service from London King's Cross. Additional stock includes Class 700 units 700013 and 700057. The footage captures railway operations at Cambridge, Knebworth, and Letchworth Garden City.
This video captures rail activity in several locations across the UK, including Hatfield, Finsbury Park, East Croydon, and the Bluebell Railway. It features a variety of train classes such as 171, 377, 387, and 66 operated by Great Northern, LNER, Southern, Thameslink, and DB Schenker. The footage includes both diesel and electric services, showcasing freight and passenger operations in motion.
Trains include CrossCountry Class 700 Turbostar 700109 operating service 1L38 and Great Northern Electrostars such as 387173, 387103, 387302/387306, and 387113/387124 working services 1T35, 1T32, and 1T37. Some services were running late as noted in the description.
This video features multiple Great Northern and Northern Class 37 and 387 electric trains, including units numbered 37173, 387103, 387173, and 387303. The footage appears to capture these trains in operation across the UK rail network. While specific locations or headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the content highlights various train models from the operator's fleet.
This video captures a train journey from Ely to Littleport, featuring multiple railcars including Class 158, Class 323, and Class 387 units. The route includes stops at Ely and Littleport. While the operator is not specified in the metadata, potential operators associated with the equipment include DB Schenker, Great Northern, GWR, and Northern. The video provides a glimpse of train travel on this section of the network.
This video captures railway activity in the Greater London area, featuring multiple train classes at Hatfield and Ealing Broadway. Thameslink Class 700 EMUs and an LNER Azuma are seen at Hatfield, while GBRF Class 66 locomotives, Great Western Class 387 and 800 EMUs, Heathrow Express Class 387s, and Crossrail Class 345s appear at Ealing Broadway. The footage includes a Mendip stone working heading towards Acton Yard. Various operators are represented, including British Railways, GBRF, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express, LNER, and Thameslink.
A Great Northern Class 387 'Electrostar' EMU, comprising units 387102 and 387173, is shown passing through Stevenage at speed as part of an express service from King's Lynn to London King's Cross. The footage captures the train in motion, highlighting its movement along the route. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A video captures GWR 387173 and 387174 near Arlesey on the East Coast Main Line. The train is operated by Rail Operations Group and follows a schedule type STP, with headcode 5A54. The footage shows the locomotives moving along a route connecting Peterborough Nene Carriage Holding Sidings to Hornsey Electric Multiple Unit Depot. The location details and operator information are included in the metadata, providing context for the movement of these units.
A video shows the transfer of rail stock along a route from Reading Traincare Depot to Peterborough Nene Carriage Holding Sidings. The footage includes trains operated by Rail Operations Group, featuring units 37608, 387172, 387173, and 387174. Welwyn Garden City station is noted as a location. The headcode 5Q45 is mentioned in the description.
This video features train spotting at Midgham, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway. The footage includes trains from the Class 387 and Class 800 stock types. Other stock types identified in the video include Classes 37, 59, and 66, though operators for these are not specified. The video also references a future spotting session at Wallyford.
This video features train spotting at Thatcham, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway. The footage includes Class 387 and Class 66 trains, with specific units identified as 387145, 387163, 387170, 387172, 387173, and 66506. The video also references a future spotting session at Gillingham. Some metadata fields are missing, including headcodes.
This video captures railway activity in early October 2022, featuring various train classes operating across different lines. It includes footage of Class 345 units at Royal Oak and Paddington, as well as Classes 387, 700, 717, 800, and 802 at locations such as Finsbury Park and Hatfield. Multiple operators are represented, with scenes showing movement along the Great Northern line and other routes. The video highlights a range of rolling stock and operational activity across several key stations.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 165, 387, 47, 66, and 70, captured at locations such as Radley and Didcot Parkway. Several operators are associated with the footage, including Colas, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, LNER, Network Rail, and South Western Railway. No headcodes were identified in the metadata. The record provides insight into railway operations at these sites but lacks specific service identifiers.
This video features train spotting at Ealing Broadway, capturing services operated by GWR, Heathrow Express, and TFL Rail. The footage includes trains from the Class 345 and Class 387 series. The next video in the series is expected to focus on train spotting at West Ealing.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Thames Branches Day Rover. 30+ movements inc. Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Marlow Reading etc
A rail journey covering multiple Thames Valley routes is shown, featuring services from Penarth to Paddington and beyond. The video includes various train movements with headcodes such as 1A25, 2B34, and 2N33, operating across locations including Maidenhead, Reading, Marlow, Henley-on-Thames, and Paddington. Several stock types are identified, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage appears to document a day rover trip with over 30 movements, as mentioned in the audio transcription.