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43071
Class 43
Videos featuring 43071
This video features a number of Class 43 and Class 40 diesel multiple units at the Colne Valley Railway. The event commemorates 50 years of HSTs, with 43023 being named during the occasion. Other units on display include 43082, 43165, 43071, and 43073, while 40082 and 43002 are also present. The footage is set against the backdrop of the Colne Valley Railway and includes locations such as Colne and Whitland.
A video shows two Class 43 power cars, 43071 and 43073, undergoing cold starts after a period of inactivity. 43073 is fitted with a Paxman VP185 engine, while 43071 uses an MTU 16V4000 R41R engine. The footage was recorded at the Colne Valley Railway and possibly Hope. No operator or headcode information is included in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Stenson Junction in September 1991, featuring a train with an empty manager's van traveling from Willington to Denby. The footage includes technical details about the filming and post-production processes used to enhance the original material. No headcodes are identified in the record.
This video captures railway scenes from the North East of England in March 1993. It shows locomotives at Blyth Cambois Depot, including Class 43 diesel-electric units, and features various trains operating on the East Coast Main Line. These include Inter-City 125 HSTs, Class 91 electric locomotives, as well as Class 142 Pacers, Class 153, and Class 156 Sprinter DMUs. The footage highlights freight and passenger operations around Newcastle Central. Some operators associated with the content include British Railways and East Coast.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales. Tour of Landore HST Depot 2004. Inside cabs and power car moves
This video provides a tour of the Landore HST Depot in Swansea from 2004, featuring insights into depot operations and an inside look at train cabs and engine rooms. It also includes footage of power cars being moved to and from the depot at various locations, including Pontyclun. The footage highlights historical railway infrastructure, such as the now-removed footbridge at Canton. The video showcases several rail stock units, though operators and headcodes are not specified in the metadata.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
43165s first start and test run in preservation | Colne Valley Railway | 16/09/2023
A video shows the start-up and test run of power car 43165 at the Colne Valley Railway. The vehicle, formerly part of the Great Western Railway, was recently brought back into operation after four years of inactivity. It was coupled with 43071 for control purposes during testing. The footage includes views from outside, the cab, and engine room, showing the MTU engine starting successfully. The Colne Valley Railway plans to host a diesel gala in October where 43165 will be on display and potentially run alongside 43071.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
125 Heritage 48082 and 43073 Running at the Colne Valley Railway | DJI Mini 2 |
This video features a collection of clips showing preserved Inter-City 125 power cars operating on the Colne Valley Railway. The footage includes several vehicles with labels such as 43002, 43007, 43013, and others, all belonging to the 43 class. The Colne Valley Railway is highlighted as a key location in the video, along with other nearby places like Colne, Diss, Fleet, Leeds, and Shirley. While no specific operator is identified for the vehicles in this footage, several railway operators are listed in the metadata.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
Ride behind 43073 TGS at the Colne Valley Railway VP185 Thrash 08/05/2023
This video captures footage from a heritage running day at the Colne Valley Railway, featuring 43073 TGS and its Paxman VP185 power unit in operation. It includes scenes of train movements along the line, as well as static displays of two newly acquired power cars, 43023 and 43165, which are part of the 125 Heritage fleet. Additional locomotives present include 43028, 43071, 43082, and 43165. The footage highlights the sound and performance of the Paxman VP185 engine, along with some background views from within the TGS coach.
This video captures railway activity at King's Cross in early 1991, featuring a variety of rolling stock including Class 91 locomotives in original livery, Inter-City 125 sets, Network South East Class 317 EMUs, and Class 47-hauled services. The footage includes a Class 91 arriving with a MkII charter set, alongside other Valenta-powered services and parcels workings. The record includes details of multiple Class 43 and 47 locomotives, along with operators such as British Railways, Intercity, and Network South East. Some location and headcode information is missing from the current record.
The footage includes multiple HST units, including 43002, 43062, 43071, 43073, and 43082. The Colne Valley Railway is based at Castle Hedingham in Essex. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
Cold starting and testing 43073 & 43071 January & Febuary Update 125 Heritage
This video documents the cold starting and testing of two Class 43 powercars, 43071 and 43073, at the Colne Valley Railway. The footage covers two separate days, showing the successful startup of both units after a period of storage. 43071 features an MTU power unit, while 43073 has a VP185 unit and produced a notable "Claggy Paxman Start." The video also includes a shunt operation, forming an operational set with two ex-LNER Mk3 coaches.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
The 125 Heritage group at the Colne Valley Railway in Essex | Power car Tour |
This video explores the operations of the 125 Heritage group at the Colne Valley Railway in Castle Hedingham, Essex. The group aims to preserve and operate three Intercity 125 powercars and associated coaches. It highlights visits to the railway's regular running day, featuring historic locomotives such as a BR class 03 and an Austerity WD190 tank engine. The footage includes views of powercars 43082, 43073, and 43071, which have been stored since leaving service and are now based at the Colne Valley Railway.
A video shows Europhoenix 37608 leading a formation of HST power cars, including units 43071, 43061, and 43079, passing through Kings Norton station. The train is operating service 5Q94, which runs between Burton Wetmore and Long Marston. The footage captures the movement of these rail vehicles at a UK location, with no additional details provided about the journey or other elements present in the scene.
A video shows Great Western Railway 43053 and 43071 departing from Bristol Temple Meads heading towards London Paddington. The footage captures the departure of these Class 43 locomotives, with additional locations including University mentioned in the metadata. While operator information is present, specific headcodes are not included in the record.
A video shows a train consisting of GBRf-operated units 50007, 43196, 43071, 43086, and 43075 passing through Kings Norton station. The train is working service 5Z92, which runs between Long Marston and Burton Wetmore. The footage captures the movement of these units in a back-to-back formation.
This video captures scenes from a 150th anniversary open day at Crewe in August 1996. It shows the arrival of guest diesel locomotives, including some being transported by an 08 class locomotive. The footage includes stock positioning on the traverser, a walk around the yard, and the arrival of steam exhibits and withdrawn railcars. Some damaged High Speed Train cabs are also visible, along with locomotives on the adjacent mainline. The event is noted as something that would not happen again.
This video contains mobile phone footage of various trains captured over several years. Identified stock includes classes 158, 165, 390, 43, 47, 59, and 66, though operators are not specified in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Blackrod and Nuneaton. The record lacks headcode information.
This video features a compilation of British Rail East Coast Inter-City 125 High Speed Trains (HST) during their final years of service. It includes footage of trains operating on the East Coast route, with appearances at locations such as Potters Bar, Peterborough, Leeds, York, Stevenage, Bounds Green, and University. The video highlights the iconic HSTs, including several units from the East Midlands fleet that were temporarily hired for service. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features passenger trains operating on the STJ and Newport routes. It includes a variety of rolling stock, such as classes 153, 158, and 175, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Newport, Cardiff Central, Gloucester, Holyhead, Milford Haven, and Portsmouth Harbour. The record lacks headcode information, so details about specific services or schedules are not available.
This video captures footage from nine different stations during a trip to South Wales, featuring multiple railway vehicles including classes 142, 143, and 150. The locations include Caerphilly, Cardiff Central, Cheltenham Spa, Fishguard Harbour, Haverfordwest, Inverness, Pen-y-Bont, and University. Various operators such as British Railways, Colas, EWS, First Great Western, Freightliner, GWR, Midland Mainline, South Western Railway, and Transport For Wales are associated with the footage. Headcodes identified include 3Z11, 3Z14, 4B48, 6B13, 6H27, 6H35, and 6J84.
This video captures railway scenes from September 2019, featuring various trains and locations in Wales. It includes footage of HST services traveling between Cardiff and Severn Tunnel Junction, as well as freight operations and parallel running of HSTs and IEPs near Newport. The clips also show the 37s service heading to Rhymney. Several train units are identified, including classes 143, 158, 170, and 37, though operators are not specified. Due to heavy rain, only limited footage was recorded.
This video captures train spotting activity at Bristol Temple Meads, featuring services operated by Great Western Railway, South Western Trains, and Cross Country. Various train stock numbers are identified, including classes 150, 159, 165, 166, 220, and 221. The footage also includes a brief appearance at the location of Hope. No headcodes were recorded in this video.
The footage includes scenes from locations such as Newport, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Rhymney. Some of the trains are noted to be involved in driver training between Cardiff and Rhymney. The recording highlights a range of rolling stock operating in the region during this period.
This video shows a train passing through Dawlish Warren. The trains involved are numbered 150233, 43071, and 43171. The operator associated with the video is First Great Western. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video shows train units 43071 and 43171, along with 800313, passing through Dawlish. The footage is associated with First Great Western as the operator. No headcodes are identified in the metadata. The recording includes multiple locomotives operating in the area, though specific route or service details are not provided.
This video captures rail activity in the Kintbury area, featuring various trains and HSTs. Stock numbers include 165106, 43018, 43071, 43072, 43154, 43156, 43163, 43180, and 43196. Headcodes observed are 6C58, 6L21, and 6V18. Locations mentioned include Kintbury, Oxford, and Stone. Operators associated with the footage include DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, GWR, and Intercity.
This video provides a tour of the Landore HST Depot, featuring several Class 43 power cars including 43071, 43091, 43133, 43135, 43142, and 43162. The footage includes a walk-through of the depot area and an explanation of the cab by engineers. The audio captures the sounds of running power cars inside the facility. Some locations mentioned include Alstom, Alston, Fleet, and Swansea. No operators or headcodes are specifically identified in the metadata.
This video features appearances of British Rail Class 43 and Class 66 locomotives across several locations in England and Wales. The footage includes visits to Abbotswood Junction, Ashchurch, Cam & Dursley, Magor, Pyle, Skewen, Abergavenny, and a pub in Neath. Identified stock numbers include 43020, 43040, 43071, 43124, 60019, 66015, 66127, and 66432. Operators associated with the video include DB Schenker and First Great Western. A headcode of 6B33 is also noted in the metadata.
This video captures trains passing through Southampton Central station in early 2000. It includes various services, such as Virgin Cross Country and Freightliner trains, with some HST sets noted as mixed configurations. The footage was recorded from an office window at the station and features a range of locomotives and rolling stock, including units like 158831, 43070, and 43103. Some trains are identified as departing with specific services, though details on headcodes are not available in this record.
This video provides a historical look at Crewe Works and the old yards, capturing locomotive movements from August 1996. It includes footage of several British Railways-era locomotives, including classes 150, 43, and 47. The locations featured include Crewe and Par. A headcode of 1E21 is noted in the metadata. The content offers a glimpse into railway operations during this period, with further parts planned to cover activities at the station.
This video provides a guided tour of the HST depot in Swansea, offering views inside power cars and details of the shed layout. Several British Rail Class 43 and Class 47 locomotives are visible, though no operator information is associated with them. The footage also includes scenes from Fleet. The record contains stock, operator, and location data but lacks headcode information.