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43027
Class 43
Names carried:
Acton Castle
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5E23
15 Sep 2020
2 videos with 43027
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Videos featuring 43027
This video explores a range of unusual and notable operations involving HST power cars and sets over the past decade, including back-to-back configurations, heritage line visits, preserved stock, and unique liveries. It features appearances at locations such as the West Somerset Railway and Severn Valley Railway, with involvement from operators like Cross Country, Colas, and Blue Pullman. The footage includes various stock numbers, headcodes, and highlights special events such as railtours and test trains.
This video documents the final movements of ex-GWR HST Castle sets from Laira Depot, capturing their departure as they were relocated by various operators between December 2025 and February 2026. It includes footage of multiple power cars and Mk3 carriages being moved, with some recent transfers featuring 43092 and 43093 to the Mid-Norfolk Railway. The video highlights the end of an era for Class 43 operations in the Western Region, with only two units remaining at Laira Depot.
This video reflects on the retirement of Class 43 HSTs, with footage captured at various locations including Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Taunton, Cardiff Central, Minehead, and West Somerset Railway. Several Class 43 units are identified in the content, though no operator is explicitly mentioned. The video serves as a tribute to these iconic trains, acknowledging their long service and reliability over nearly five decades.
This video features a collection of footage capturing the final days of Castle HST services, filmed between 2021 and 2025. It includes appearances by multiple Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, including units numbered 43010, 43016, 43027, 43040, 43093, 43094, 43097, 43153, 43156, and 43160. The operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Freightliner, and GWR. However, specific locations and train headcodes are not identified in the metadata.
This video features a collection of footage highlighting the history and eventual retirement of GWR HSTs, including several powercars such as 43004, 43005, 43007, and others. It covers changes in service over time, with fewer powercars operating on new routes. The content includes farewell videos and is supported by various rail enthusiasts. Operators mentioned include British Railways, Cross Country, GWR, Intercity, and West Coast Railways. Locations featured span across several railway stations and lines including Bridgwater, Exeter St Davids, Penzance, and others.
This video features Great Western Railway Class 43 HST units, specifically numbered 43027 "Acton Castle" and 43122 "Dunster Castle." The footage includes train-related content from the UK, with one of the locations identified as Dunster. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video captures the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala, featuring three GWR locomotives: 6880 'Betton Grange', 7812 'Erlestoke Manor', and 7802 'Bradley Manor'. Two Stanier 5XP Jubilees, 45596 'Bahamas' and 45699 (masquerading as 45627 'Sierra Leone'), also appear. The event took place at locations including Arley, Country Park Halt, Hampton Loade, Highley, Manors, Severn Valley Railway, Shrewsbury, and Slough. The footage highlights the performance of these historic locomotives during the Easter weekend.
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BR in the 1990s Various Short Visited Locations from 1993 Volume 01 (Jan- Jul 1993)
This video features a collection of railway locations visited during 1993, capturing various scenes from different parts of the UK. It includes footage from Peak Forest Sidings, Bentley station in Hampshire, Aberthaw East Junction in Wales, Carnforth in the Lake District, Salfords on the Gatwick line, and Great Malvern. The content highlights a range of railway operations, including coal traffic, commuter services, and passenger trains operated by British Railways. Several locomotives and multiple unit sets are visible, though specific operators for these units are not identified in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including GWR Castle Class locomotives, Colas Class 67 units, and several other diesel and steam engines. The footage includes scenes from Cheltenham Spa and appears to showcase operations involving double sheds and the Westerleigh Tanks. While specific headcodes are not included in the metadata, the video provides a visual record of different operators such as Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, GWR, and Network Rail.
The footage includes scenes from Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street, with movements involving Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Foregate Street. The trains are operated by GWR. No further details about the specific events or additional context are provided in the available metadata.
A video captures four GWR Class 43 diesel multiple units—43027, 43097, 43092, and 43188—at Bodmin Parkway. The footage includes trains operating on services from Cardiff Central to Penzance (headcode 2C67) and Plymouth to Penzance (headcode 2C46). The locations mentioned include Bodmin Parkway, Cardiff Central, Par, Penzance, and Plymouth. No additional details about the operational context or specific events are provided in the metadata.
This video captures a train journey from Plymouth to Derby, featuring multiple sightings of Class 43 HSTs. The route passes through several locations including Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Exeter St Davids, Gunnislake, London Paddington, Penzance, and Teignmouth. The footage was recorded during a period when there were many HSTs in service, though the narrator notes that their numbers have since declined. Operators associated with the video include Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, East Coast, First Great Western, GWR, Network Rail, and South Western Railway.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 37, 43, and 60, filmed at multiple locations across the UK such as Appleford, Felixstowe, Fort William, Inverness, London Euston, Teignmouth, Trafford Park, and Water Orton. Several operators are associated with the footage, including British Railways, Caledonian Sleeper, DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, GBRF, and Network Rail. Headcodes present in the video include 1M16, 2U20, 4M51, 5Z58, 6B13, 6E11, and 6Z53.
This video captures behind-the-scenes footage from a recent trip to Plymouth, featuring locations including Devonport, Dockyard, Keyham, St Budeaux Victoria Road, and St Budeaux Ferry Road. It includes services operated by Great Western Railway and British Railways. The footage highlights various railway stock, including units 150249 and 43027, with headcode 0E16 appearing in the content.
This video features a number of GWR power cars, including units 43010, 43027, 43040, 43122, 43153, 43155, 43187, and 43192, at Newport. The footage captures these vehicles in service, with no headcodes identified in the metadata. The operators associated with the content include GWR, Locomotive Services Limited, and Transport For Wales. The location of the video is clearly stated as Newport.
This video features HST trains operating across several locations in the UK, including Tiverton Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Dawlish Warren, Plymouth, and Newton Abbot. Multiple headcodes are listed, indicating services between Penzance, Cardiff, Gloucester, Leeds, and Paignton. Some trains were delayed due to a tree blocking the line at Camborne. The footage was recorded on 12th April 2023 and includes various HST units operating under different operators such as Cross Country, GWR, Freightliner, and Network Rail.
It includes footage of trains arriving and departing, with specific units such as 43098, 43040, 43004, and 43194 featured. The content highlights these classic trains before their withdrawal in 2023.
This video features train spotting at Saltash, showcasing services operated by Great Western Railway. The footage includes several Class 43 and Class 802 trains, though specific operators for these units are not identified in the metadata. Additional locations mentioned include Polmont and Royal Albert, although it is unclear if these appear in the video content. The record lacks headcode information, which may limit further details about specific services captured.
This video captures trains at Bristol Temple Meads, featuring a variety of stock including classes 43, 40, and 220. Operators present include GWR and Cross Country. Additional locations mentioned are Launceston and Penally. The footage provides a snapshot of rail activity at the station during the filming period.
The video captures HST Castle sets arriving, departing, and passing through Dawlish. It also features a Network Rail HST measurement train traveling through the area in the morning and returning in the evening. The footage includes a flash of laser light on a footbridge near the Kennaway Tunnel and at the station. Several Class 150 and Class 43 stock units are identified, though operators are not specified for these vehicles.
This video captures train movements around Bristol, featuring a variety of rolling stock including Class 165, Class 166, and Class 43 diesel units. Operators identified include Cross Country and GWR, with footage likely shot near Dunster. The record lacks headcode information, which may limit details on specific services or routes.
This video captures rail traffic at Haymarket Station in Edinburgh during the early morning. It features Scotrail HST services, EMUs, and DMUs passing through, along with empty coaching stock from the Caledonian Sleeper en route from Edinburgh Waverley to Polmadie Depot. The train is headed by class 92 electric loco No. 92020. Various classes of rolling stock, including 385, 397, and 43 series units, are visible in the footage.
This video features a collection of trains from July to December 2021, including multiple units identified as class 159 and class 43. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Cross Country, First Great Western, and GWR. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata. The record contains detailed information about the train stock but lacks details on where the footage was taken or the specific services involved.
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This video features a collection of rail stock, including multiple Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives and one Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 43027, 43029, 43088, 43122, 43160, 43272, 43303, 43366, and 47828. Several operators are associated with the video, including British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, Grand Central, GWR, and Network Rail. However, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
A video shows two British Rail Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, numbered 43010 and 43027, operating on a service with headcode 5V84. The footage captures the locomotives passing through Water Orton, with the journey originating from Doncaster. No operator information is provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity in South Wales, featuring a variety of train stock including Class 165 and Class 387 units, as well as several Class 43 diesel locomotives. The footage includes trains operated by multiple companies such as Colas, DB Schenker, Freightliner, and Transport For Wales. Locations shown include Cardiff Central, Newport, Holyhead, and others across the region. Headcodes identified in the video range from 0B22 to 3Z33, indicating a mix of freight and passenger services.
This video captures railway activity in Cardiff and Newport, featuring developments near Central Station, including a new bus station, BBC offices, and retail and residential areas. It includes various freight trains and slow movements, with mentions of electrification efforts on the line to Cardiff. No specific train services or headcodes are identified in the footage.
This video features unseen footage of HST trains, primarily filmed around the Bristol area. It includes several Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives with labels such as 43010, 43022, 43027, and others. The operators associated with the content include Blue Pullman, British Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GWR, Intercity, and Network Rail. The footage was recorded between January and June 2021.
A video captures the GWR HST units 43027 and 43155, along with two coaches, passing through Kings Norton station on a service operating between Doncaster and Laira. The train is identified by headcode 5V84. The footage provides a view of these British Rail Class 43 electric multiple units in operation.
A video captures GWR HST 43155 and 43027 passing Kings Norton station while operating service 5E23. The footage shows the trains in motion along the route towards Doncaster. Both units are identified as class 43 stock, and the operator is noted as GWR. No additional details about the journey or surrounding context are provided in the metadata.
A video shows two Class 43 diesel multiple units, numbered 43027 and 43155, operating on a service with headcode 5E23. The train is seen passing through Water Orton en route to Doncaster Works Wagn Shops. No operator information is provided in the metadata.
This video features various Class 43 HST Castle diesel-electric trains operating on routes in southwest England. The footage includes services such as the Bristol to Penzance and Cardiff to Penzance routes, with mentions of Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Penzance, and other locations. Trains identified include 43027, 43160, 43162, and 43188. The video also includes a personal account of one individual's experience using these trains for commuting purposes.
This video features a collection of High Speed Trains (HSTs) with Paxman Valenta 2250hp engines, primarily from the First Great Western, Intercity, and Virgin Cross Country fleets. The footage spans from the early 1990s to around 2007/08 and captures various Class 43 and other rolling stock in operation across the West and North West of England and Wales. Many of these trains are now being retired or scrapped due to their age. The content highlights the historical significance of the HST, which was a key development for British rail travel.
This video features a variety of trains operating in and around London on June 21, 2016. It includes footage of multiple Class 37 and Class 43 locomotives at locations such as Paddington, Clapham, Clapham Junction, Derby, Eastleigh, and Tonbridge. Trains shown include services departing from and arriving at these stations, with some working between Tonbridge Yard and Eastleigh Works. The footage captures various train movements, including services heading towards Derby and Eastleigh, as well as a locomotive passing through Clapham Junction.
This video features railway footage captured in September 2020 at multiple locations across the UK, including Rugby, Coleshill Parkway, Solihull, Northampton, and Rugeley Trent Valley. The structured metadata includes a range of train stock identifiers, operators such as British Railways and Cross Country, and various headcodes associated with services. The content provides a visual record of rail activity from different stations and routes during that time.
A train service featuring locomotives 43022, 43027, 43029, and 47815 is shown passing Water Orton on a journey towards Doncaster. The service is identified by the headcode 5E23. No specific operator details are provided in the record.
This video shows a group of HSTs and other rolling stock during a movement from Laira to Donny. The train includes units 43029, 43027, 43022, and 47815, along with Mk3 carriages and a barrier coach. The headcode 5E23 is associated with the movement, which took place at Nailsea & Backwell Station. The operators involved include Rail Operations Group, First Great Western, GWR, and Hanson & Hall. While specific locations beyond Nailsea & Backwell are not detailed in the metadata, the footage captures the movement of these units on 15 September 2020.
A train comprising carriages 43029, 43027, 43022, and MK3 coach 42087, along with additional units 42580 and barrier 6340, passes through Kings Norton station. The train is operated by Rail Operations Group and is part of service 5E23, which runs between Laira and Doncaster. Other stock involved includes unit 47815.
This video features a compilation of various HST liveries captured over several years from locations across the country. It includes footage of multiple stock types, such as classes 156, 334, 41, and 43, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The content showcases different railway environments, with locations including Leicester, Plymouth, Sunderland, Taunton, Truro, and University. While some operational details may be limited, the compilation offers a visual overview of HST liveries from various regions.
The video shows two British Rail Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, numbered 43023 and 43027, passing Kilby Bridge Junction. The footage includes no specific location details or headcodes. Operators associated with the video include First Great Western and GWR, though it is unclear which operator was involved in the depicted movement. No further operational or contextual information is provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Hadley Wood and Finsbury Park, featuring various train stock including Class 313, Class 43, and Class 700 units. Operators such as LNER, Hull Trains, and others are present, with mentions of services running on the East Coast Main Line. The footage includes observations of trains passing through Hadley Wood and highlights the return of the NL65 Set at Finsbury Park. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of rail movements across several locations in Wales and southern England. It includes empty stock moving from Barry Island, freight operations at Pontyclun, Barry, Porthkerry, and Cardiff, as well as services involving HST and IEP units at Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central. The footage spans two days and features multiple train sets, including classes 143, 43, 70, and 73, operated by companies such as Colas, DB Schenker, First Great Western, and GWR.
This video captures a journey from the newly opened Kenilworth Station towards Basingstoke. The footage includes various railway stock, with headcodes such as 4M58, 6E45, and 6X01 identified. The route passes through several locations including Eastleigh, Leamington Spa, and Tiverton Parkway. Multiple operators are associated with the video, though specific operator details for the trains depicted are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures a day of rail travel across several locations, including Reading, Leicester, Peterborough, and March. The journey was affected by service disruptions due to a breakdown in the Winchester area, leading to changes in plans and extended stops at certain stations. Several trains are mentioned, including services operated by Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, and Freightliner. Stock numbers and headcodes associated with these services are included in the metadata, offering insight into the specific trains involved during the day's filming.
A video shows GWR HSTs 43002 and 43027 departing Reading for Cardiff Central. The footage features the two Class 43 electric multiple units operating on what appears to be a service between the two locations. The operators associated with the video include British Railways, First Great Western, GWR, and South Western Railway, though specific operator details for the stock are not provided in the metadata. No headcode information is available for this recording.
This video features a collection of unseen High Speed Train (HST) operations between January and June 2017, primarily focusing on units with numbers 43012, 43027, 43070, 43144, 43163, and 43188. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth, with operators including British Railways, First Great Western, Freightliner, GWR, Intercity, Network Rail, and RailAdventure. No headcodes are identified in the current record.
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IEP 800002 at Cardiff, HST livery variety, 67s on NMT at Newport. March 2017.
The video captures a variety of HST units, including those in GWR Green, traditional yellow cab, and 90th birthday livery, alongside IEP 800002 at Cardiff. It also shows NMT services with 67023/027 on 1z20 at Newport, along with freight movements, including a Tesco mobile advert. Several locomotives are identified, such as 43027, 43070, 67012, and 800002, while locations include Cardiff Central, Newport, and Barry. Operators mentioned include British Railways, Colas, Freightliner, GWR, and Network Rail.
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5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe storms into Cardiff Central before the wires!
This video captures railway scenes from March 2017, featuring various locomotives and movements across locations in Wales. It includes footage of the 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe arriving at Cardiff Central, as well as other trains such as a GWR Green HST, DB 60021, and several Class 66 units. The clips show operations at Cardiff Central, Newport, and Treherbert, including light engine moves and freight activities. Some stock numbers and operators are identified, though headcodes are not present in the record.
This video features a compilation of High Speed Train (HST) units, including examples such as 43002, 43027, 43102, and others. The footage appears to capture these trains operating across various locations, including Plymouth, Sunderland, and Taunton. Multiple operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, First Great Western, GWR, Intercity, LNER, Midland Mainline, RailAdventure, and Virgin Trains. While specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the compilation highlights different HST units across various services.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 165, 166, and 43, captured at locations such as Didcot Parkway, Ore, and Par. Several operators are associated with the content, including First Great Western, Freightliner, GWR, Midland Mainline, and West Midlands Trains. The record does not include headcode information.
This video captures a busy scene at Pontyclun, featuring multiple trains including 43027, 43170, 60005, 60092, 66199, and 68021. The footage also includes a Royal livery HST Power Car on the rear of a set. Additional locations mentioned include Bridgend, Derby, Llanharan, Maesteg, Newport, and Pencoed. Operators associated with the video include DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), First Great Western, and Network Rail. The record does not include headcode information.
This video features several Class 43 HST units, including 43005, 43027, 43081, 43130, 43145, 43146, and 43172. The footage appears to capture these trains during July and August 2016, with locations including Plymouth. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, First Great Western, GWR, and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features two British Railways Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, 43002 "Sir Kenneth Grange" and 43027 "Queens 90th Birthday," captured at Keynsham and Newton on dates in July and August 2016. The footage includes clips of 43002 at Keynsham on 31 July and 43027 at Newton St Loe on 6 August. Additional locomotive numbers are noted in the metadata, though no operator or headcode details are provided.
A video captures the 43027, labeled as "Queens 90 Years," at Fairwood Junction on 16 July 2016. The locomotive is identified as a class 43. The operator associated with the vehicle is First Great Western. No location or headcode details are included in the metadata record.
A video shows 43027, a Class 43 diesel electric multiple unit, stopping at Keynsham on the Bristol to Weymouth route. The train is part of an excursion service operated by First Great Western. This footage captures a rare occurrence of an HST making a stop at Keynsham. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features a High Speed Train (HST) at Bristol Temple Meads on 13 June 2016. The train is identified as unit 43027, with another HST unit, 43162, also present. The operators associated with the video include First Great Western and GWR. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features a train marked 43027, part of the 43 class, at Taunton on what appears to be a special event related to the Queen's birthday. Another 43 class locomotive, numbered 43021, is also present. The operator associated with the footage is First Great Western. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity around Cardiff Central, featuring various trains and stock including Blue Pullman carriages. It highlights the proximity of the stadium to the station and mentions several locomotives passing in convoy. Welsh train announcements are included, along with scenes of a single-car unit heading towards Cardiff Queen Street and an Arriva service arriving with a Driving Brake Van. The footage includes a range of operators and stock types, offering insight into railway operations in the region.
This video captures train activity at several locations including Oxford, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Banbury, Cheltenham Spa, and Sutton. A variety of stock classes, including 150, 165, and 166 series units, are present in the footage. Operators associated with the video include DB Schenker, First Great Western, GWR, and South Western Railway. The record does not include headcode information.
This video features a tribute to the Paxman Valenta diesel multiple units, captured around 2006/7 at Hereford and Newport. It includes footage of several Class 43 HSTs, including units numbered 43027, 43091, 43174, and 43187. The operators associated with the content include EWS, First Great Western, and Great North Eastern Railway. While no headcodes are identified in the metadata, the video provides a visual record of these locomotives during their service period.