Join Fishplate — it’s free
Free
Create an account to help complete vehicle info and get more out of pages like 43017.
- Add missing details (numbers, operators, headcodes) when they aren’t in the video
- Get recognised for contributions with points & badges
- Save favourites and come back to vehicles you’re tracking
43017
Class 43
Videos featuring 43017
This video captures railway scenes from London in June 1991, featuring Network SouthEast and Inter-City services at Paddington. Trains include classes 37, 47, and HST, with a DMU also present. At Surbiton, West of England class 50-hauled expresses and a 455 EMU are shown passing through at speed. The footage includes various trains operating in the area during this period. Some specific stock numbers and operators are identified, though headcodes are not included in the record.
This video features footage of British Railways' BR Class 43 High Speed Train, also known as the Inter-City 125, during its service from the late 1970s to early 2000s. The locomotives, built by BREL Ltd at Crewe Works, were notable for their distinctive Paxman Valenta engines and operated on various routes including the Western Region, East Coast Mainline, and later in Scotland. The video includes references to specific locations such as Aberdeen, Bristol Temple Meads, London Paddington, and others, highlighting the train's extensive service history.
A video documents a visit to the Nene Valley Railway during a diesel gala, highlighting significant service disruptions. Delays were reported on trains heading to Wansford and between Peterborough and Orton Mere, with one train delayed by 33 minutes and another by 90 minutes. Issues included a Pacer train operating with a door fault and an HST lacking lighting in some carriages. Passengers noted the absence of service amendment information, contributing to a generally poor experience. The video describes the event as an underwhelming gala day, though it acknowledges the movement of trains as a nostalgic reminder of British Rail operations.
This video showcases a variety of locomotive movements, including double-headed workings, top and tail configurations, and unit drags. It features multiple classes of stock from different operators across various locations. The footage includes locos such as classes 20 and 37 operating in different environments, with headcodes indicating specific services. The compilation highlights a range of railway activity captured over the past year.
This video showcases a variety of multiple locomotive workings from 2025, featuring different classes and liveries. Locomotives include classes 20 and 37, with several examples identified by their numbers. The footage includes both planned and failed workings, with some instances of double-headed operations. Locations featured in the video include Bescot Stadium, Carnforth, Doncaster, Hope, Kidderminster, London Waterloo, Shrewsbury, University, and Water Orton. Headcodes present are 1A12 and 2M36.
This video features a collection of Class 37 locomotives in operation over the past year, captured across various locations including Aberystwyth, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Shrewsbury. Multiple units are shown, with headcodes such as 0Q98 and 5Q66 appearing in the footage. The video highlights the distinctive sounds and movements of these locomotives, offering a visual and auditory experience of their workings. Operators associated with the footage include Avanti West Coast, British Railways, and Network Rail, among others.
This video features various railway operations including Class 37, Class 47, and Class 57 locomotives involved in stock movements and freight services. Heritage AC electrics are shown on railtour and footex duties. Specific movements include trains operating between Gillingham EMUD, Wellingborough, Ely Papworth, and Mid Norfolk Railway, as well as services connecting Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, and Wembley Central. Headcodes such as 0Q48, 1Z35, and 5Z80 are noted across different locations including Reading Traincare Depot and Kempston Hardwick.
A video shows multiple locomotives including 37501, 37884, 43017, and 43020 operating on a service from Dereham to Burton Ot Wetmore Sidings. The footage was captured at East Midlands Parkway. No operator information is specifically linked to the locomotives in this record.
This video explores the history of rail operators in Western England, focusing on the Great Western Trains and First Great Western franchises up to their rebranding as GWR in 2015. It includes references to various railway operators, locations such as Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard Harbour, and Worcester Foregate Street, and train stock classes including 142, 150, 166, and 180. The content provides an overview of the development and challenges faced by these operators in the region.
This video captures railway activity in Newport, Wales, from 1998, featuring several locomotives including new Canadian class 66s. The footage shows the movement of various stock such as classes 37, 43, 50, 56, and 60, with a focus on the 4 passing through Newport alongside the 37. The video also notes the presence of multiple 08/09 shunters. Recorded on VHS tape, it provides a historical glimpse into railway operations in the area during that time.
It features various locomotives, including classes 37, 43, and 50, which were in service at the time. The footage reflects a period of transition in railway operations, with Class 50 locomotives nearing the end of their active service on the WOE line. The video provides a nostalgic look back at this era of British rail history.
This video features railway scenes from the early 1990s, capturing various locomotives and services across London. It includes footage of a Class 33 and Class 59 combination arriving at Waterloo, Class 47 706 operating on Network South East services, and Class 73 141 running light engine from Vauxhall to Clapham Junction. Additional scenes show locomotive-hauled Network South East workings at Paddington, with involvement of ex-Speedlink Class 47 locos and a Valanta-powered HST. Operators featured include British Railways, Intercity, Network South East, Rail Express Systems, and Scot Rail.
It includes footage of Class 37, 40, 43, 50, and 56 steam and diesel engines, as well as the arrival of Class 66 locomotives at Barry Shed, now part of the Barry Tourist Railway. The content reflects a time when railway photography relied on personal connections and local knowledge, with freight operations being a primary interest. Some locations mentioned include Newport and Barry.
This video features railway-related photos taken from the 1980s to the 2000s, capturing scenes from Severn Tunnel Junction, Marshfield, Newport, Cardiff, and Landore. It includes a range of rolling stock classes such as 142, 143, and 153, along with references to various operators including British Railways, GWR, and others. The locations mentioned span several areas across Wales and England, highlighting the diversity of railway sites covered in the collection.
This video captures railway activity at Chesterfield in October 1990, featuring freight traffic, parcels services, HSTs, and loco-hauled inter-city trains. Multiple locomotive classes including Class 37, 47, 58, and 156 are present. The footage also includes Sprinter services and various train operations across different locations such as Finsbury Park, Leicester, and University. While the record contains details about stock, operators, and locations, headcode information is not available in this entry.
A video shows LNER HST power cars 43295 and 43317 passing Berwick-upon-Tweed with an Inverness to London King's Cross express. The footage captures the train in motion at this location on 3rd April 2019. The operator is identified as LNER, and the locations include Berwick-upon-Tweed, Inverness, and London King's Cross. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video captures footage from Hinksey Yard in Oxfordshire, featuring a variety of locomotives. The stock includes multiple Class 43 and Class 66 diesel units, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The content was recorded during an early morning visit by the creator while en route to film another journey along the Great Western Main Line. No headcodes are present in the data.
Later, 43151 leads service 1W00 London Paddington - Hereford from the Ledbury line at Shelwick Junction, followed by 60074 departing Hereford to continue with 6V75 to Margam. The footage includes various locomotives and services operating in different locations across the network.
A Class 43 diesel multiple unit is shown at Northallerton, with the stock numbers 43017 and 43272 visible. The video captures the sound of the train, described as making a "nice racket." No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
A video shows First Great Western HST units 43017 and 43195 passing through Hayle station on a service heading towards London. The footage captures the train in motion at this location, with no headcode information available in the record.