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43088
Class 43
Names carried:
Dartmouth Castle
Videos featuring 43088
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43088 & 43156 REMAINING at Laira TRSMD.. 360° Views of the Famous Devon former HST Depot..
The video features multiple British Rail Class 43 power cars, including units numbered 43009, 43050, 43066, 43081, 43088, and 43089. It includes footage from locations in Leven and Sheffield. Operators associated with the content include East Midlands Railway and Eastern Rail Services. A headcode of 1E45 is also noted in the metadata.
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.
A video captures the public unveiling of HST power car 43063 at the Plym Valley Railway, now restored in Intercity Swallow livery. The event also features the former Northern Pacer unit 142023 operating on a service between Marsh Mills and Plym Bridge, along with other rolling stock including a sentinel shunter displayed in Intercity liveries. Various locations across the railway are shown, highlighting the presence of multiple HST power cars and other historic units on display.
This video captures the final years of service for Class 43 HST units operating in Devon and Cornwall. It includes footage from locations such as Dawlish, Liskeard, Newton Abbot, Penzance, Plymouth, Teignmouth, Truro, and Taunton. The HST units featured are numbered 43010, 43040, 43088, 43093, 43156, 43186, 43189, and 43194. The video highlights the presence of GWR and Network Rail as operators in the region. Some metadata fields remain incomplete, but the content provides a visual record of these trains during their later operational years in the area.
A Class 37 diesel locomotive, 37407, is shown working with a group of ex-GWR Class 43 power cars during a movement in the South West. The footage captures the movement of 43188 and 43189 from Laira to Ely, along with other Class 43 units including 43097 and 43098. Additional rail activity includes Freightliner 66561 working a ballast cleaning operation between Fairwater Yard and Hinksey Sidings. The video also features movement through locations such as Cardiff Central, Taunton, and Bridgwater.
This video pays tribute to the final days of service for the Class 43 HST Castle Set operated by GWR, marking their withdrawal in December 2025 after nearly five decades of service. The footage captures the set in action at locations including Severn Tunnel Junction, Newport, and Cardiff Central, recorded during a visit to Cardiff in 2022. Multiple Class 43 units are featured, highlighting their significance as a key part of British rail history.
This video features a simulation of train operations in West Cornwall, showcasing Class 150 and Class 43 locomotives. The footage includes scenes from Penzance, St Erth, and St Ives. The operator associated with the content is GWR. No headcodes are present 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.
A Class 43 HST, numbered 43006, leads another Class 43 unit, 43088, through Cosham on a diverted service. The train is operating as part of the InterCity 125 fleet and is working the 1O11 Virgin Trains service from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. The route has been altered to avoid the usual Winchester path between Reading and Southampton Airport, instead passing via Guildford, Havant, Fareham, and Eastleigh.
This video shows the arrival and departure of three Class 43 diesel multiple units—numbered 43088, 43089, and 43159—at London Paddington. The footage also features the Pembroke Docker, a railcar used for carrying containers. The operator associated with the video is Midland Mainline. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A video shows Class 43 diesel multiple units 43089 and 43159 departing Bristol Parkway. The train is operating service 1Z44 from Pembroke to London Paddington, three minutes early at 19:14. The footage includes the departure of these units from the station.
This video captures railway scenes from Exeter St Davids and Plymouth, featuring a variety of historic and modern rolling stock. It includes British Railways Inter-City 125 HSTs, Class 150, 158, and 159 Sprinter DMUs, Class 166 Turbo units, Class 220 and 221 trains, Class 43 diesel multiple units, and Class 800 IEPs. The footage also shows a Network Rail Stone-Blower in operation. Operators involved include British Railways, Cross Country, GWR, Intercity, EWS, and Network Rail. Some details may be limited due to missing headcode information.
This video captures railway activity in the West Country, featuring various train classes including InterCity 125 HSTs, Class 221 Voyagers, and Class 800 IEPs. It includes footage from Taunton, Bridgwater, and Exeter St Davids, with trains operated by British Railways, Cross Country, GWR, Intercity, and Network South East. The video also shows a Class 166 DMU previously used by Network South East. Some operational details are not included in the record.
This video captures HST Castle class units, including 43010, 43029, 43042, 43088, 43094, 43096, 43098, 43188, 43189, and 43192, at locations such as Taunton, Newport, and Walton. The footage appears to be from the period around August 2023. Operators associated with the content include Blue Pullman and GWR. No headcodes are identified in the metadata, and further details about the specific services or routes are not provided.
This video features train spotting activities at Hayle, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway. Trains seen include Class 43, Class 158, and Class 802 units, with specific stock numbers identified. The footage includes a headcode of 1A35. No further details about the specific routes or services are provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity in the West Country during April, featuring tour trains and various locomotives. Highlights include Class 150 and Class 166 units, as well as Class 37s on a luxury service at Dawlish Warren and Cockwood. The footage also includes scenes from Looe and mentions of HST services extended for an additional 15 months. The content provides a visual record of railway operations and scenic locations across the region.
This video features train spotting at Lostwithiel, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway. The footage includes Class 43 diesel electric multiple units, specifically numbered 43088 and 43194. The location is clearly identified as Lostwithiel, with a mention of Glasgow Queen Street in the description for future content. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at Bristol Temple Meads station, featuring multiple trains including classes 43, Mk3, 166, 165, and 221. Operators present include GWR and Cross Country. The footage was filmed at the station, which is part of the Great Western Main Line network. While specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the video offers a visual record of train movements during the filming period.
It includes sightings of multiple train units at locations such as Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Dawlish, and Teignmouth. The footage features several 43 and 166 class stock units, with some trains appearing more than once. Operators associated with the content include Cross Country and GWR. The record lacks headcode information but includes details of the stock, locations, and operators involved.
This video features train spotting at Bedminster, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. Trains seen include Class 165, Class 166, Class 43, and Class 220/221 units. The footage includes trains passing through locations such as Cardiff Central and Launceston. No headcodes are provided in the current record.
This video captures train activity in the Dawlish Warren and Dawlish areas, featuring several Class 150 and Class 166 diesel units. The footage includes trains operated by Cross Country, GWR, and Network South East. The content reflects a nostalgic look at the area's railway scene, with mention of past filming experiences involving Castle Class locomotives not shown in the video.
This video features a collection of footage captured on 12th March 2014, showcasing several HST sets at Newport and other locations. The structured metadata identifies multiple Class 43 locomotives, though operators are not specified for these units. Locations mentioned include Newport, Cardiff Central, March, Milford, Plymouth, and University. The content appears to be part of a series No headcodes are included in the metadata.
This video features preserved British Rail Class 43 HST powercars 43048 and 43159 operating on a shortened Mk3 set at Midland Railway Butterley, still in former East Midlands Trains livery. Additional Class 43 units including 43089 are also shown, along with other rolling stock such as Class 141, Class 142, and Class 114 units. The footage includes scenes at Butterley Station, Swanwick Junction, and nearby locations.
This video features train spotting activity at Bodmin Parkway, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway. The footage includes multiple Class 43 locomotives, with specific units identified as 43088, 43154, 43156, and 43192. The video also mentions a future spotting session at Bushey. No headcodes are included in the metadata.
This video features train spotting at Liskeard, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway. Trains seen include Class 43, Class 800, Class 158, and Class 150 units. The footage includes trains passing through Liskeard and Looe, with one headcode identified as 1M69. Additional locations mentioned are Worcester Foregate Street, though it is not clear if this appears in the video content.
This video features train spotting at Menheniot, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway. The footage includes trains from various classes, such as the Class 800, Class 43, and Class 158. The video also mentions a future spotter session at Malvern Link. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features a variety of trains operating in the West Midlands and South Wales regions. It includes Cross Country services with headcodes 1V58, 1V07, and 2T45, as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) services. Trains identified include Class 43 diesel multiple units such as 43239, 43208, 43088, and 43040, along with a Class 170 unit numbered 170107. The footage is recorded at Worcestershire Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads, Worcester Foregate Street, and Cardiff Central.
swindon_rail enthusiast
H&H 50008 'Thunderer' + D.A.T.S. 43054 + 43066 make their way for Chinnor Diesel Gala 28/03/22
A video captures a group of diesel locomotives, including 43054 and 43066, moving towards Chinnor for the Chinnor Diesel Gala on 28 March 2022. The footage includes several Class 43 diesel-electric units, with no operator information provided for individual stock items. The locations mentioned are Chinnor and Tain. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
This video features historic railway footage from January 1993, captured near Cardiff Canton Footbridge. It includes appearances by locomotives such as 31008, 37068, 37079, 43080, 43088, and 56038. The footage was originally shared as part of a series of VHS clips and includes commentary about the removal of the footbridge and the limited number of locomotives retained at Canton. The content provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from that era.
swindon_rail enthusiast
D213 + D345 + 47828 on The Devonian Double + 2 bonuses + Legendary drivers @ Bristol TM 30/10/21
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.
This video captures a variety of trains at Dawlish, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Temple Meads. It features multiple train units, including several from classes 150 and 166, as well as some from class 43. The operators involved include British Railways, Cross Country, GWR, and South Western Railway. While the specific headcodes of the trains are not provided in this record, the footage offers a glimpse into rail operations at these locations.
This video features a compilation of high-speed train footage, including services operated by First Great Western, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, East Coast, and Network Rail. The content includes various rail stock, with some identified as class 158 and class 43 units. Locations shown in the video include Carlisle, Doncaster, Leeds, Newcastle, Northallerton, and York. While operator and location details are present, headcode information is not available in the current record.
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.
This video captures a journey from Birmingham to Cornwall, featuring various rail stock including Class 143, 150, 158, 159, and 170 units. The trip includes visits to locations such as Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Royal Albert. Multiple headcodes are present, indicating different services encountered during the journey. The video provides a visual record of rail operations across several stations in the West Country.
A video captures newly painted GWR 43160 and 43088 Back2Back Power Cars approaching Dr Days Jct in Bristol. The footage shows the locomotives on a journey from Doncaster Works Wabtec to Laira T&RSMD. The operator associated with the stock is GWR, and the locations mentioned include Doncaster. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A video shows two GWR power cars, numbered 43160 and 43088, passing through Kings Norton station. The footage captures the pair working on a service between Doncaster and Laira. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video presents a collection of railway photographs focusing on the London area and southeast England. The images include various trains, with some dated to July 1983, including what may be a tour of the NREA London depot or stabling point. Locations featured include Ealing Broadway, Gerrards Cross, London King's Cross, and Watford Junction, among others. Trains depicted include classes 165, 168, 172, and 222, though operators are not specified in the metadata.
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.
A video shows GWR HST power cars 43088 and 43160 passing Kings Norton station footbridge while working on a light engine service. The train is operating under headcode 0E23, which ran between Laira and Doncaster. The footage captures the movement of these Class 43 power cars during their service on this route.
This video captures scenes from Cardiff Central station, with additional footage from Penarth, Dingle Road, Newport, and Treherbert. It includes views of trains operating under various stock identifiers, including classes 142 and 143, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. Headcodes such as 6B10, 6F07, and 6H25 are present, indicating different services captured during the recording. The content reflects a brief visit to the station, with limited time spent on location.
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.
A Great Western Railway service operating between Cardiff Central and Taunton is shown, with HST units including 43191, 43088, and others. The service is pathed as a Class 158 DMU and carries the retail service ID GW8565. The video captures the train at Newport.
This video shows two British Rail Class 43 diesel multiple units, numbered 43063 and 43088, passing through Dawlish Warren. The operators associated with the footage include First Great Western and GWR. No headcodes are identified in the metadata. The recording captures a moment of railway movement in this coastal area, though further details about the journey or context are not provided in the available information.
This video captures a departure from Newcastle featuring two Intercity 125 power units, 43006 and 43088, showcasing their characteristic 'clag' and 'scream' sounds. The footage provides a nostalgic look at the operation of these classic diesel-electric trains during the late 1990s. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures two EMT Class 43 diesel multiple units, numbered 43088 and 43042, passing through Arlesey. The footage shows the trains moving at speed, with no specific operator details provided for the stock. The location of Arlesey is noted in the metadata, but headcode information is missing from the record.
The content includes views of the yard outside the depot and a 37 seen off its bogies. Several locomotives are identified, including multiple Class 37, 43, and 56 units. The footage also notes the removal of a bridge, marking changes to the area.
This video features railway stock including classes 150, 43, and 57, with labels such as 150122, 150130, 43088, and 43174. Operators associated with the content include DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, and First Great Western. The locations shown are Dawlish, Paignton, Penzance, Plymouth, and St Ives. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures train activity at East Midlands Parkway Station, with additional locations including Leicester and Lincoln. A variety of rolling stock is visible, including classes 156, 158, 222, 43, and 66. Operators associated with the footage include East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, and Northern. The record does not include headcode information.
A video showing two 43-class locomotives, 43049 and 43066, operating on services 5Z43 and 1Z43 at Kidderminster. The footage captures the locomotives working on routes between Worcester and Kidderminster, as well as Kidderminster to London St Pancras. Additional stock numbers are identified in the metadata, though operators for these units are not specified. The location of Kidderminster is clearly noted, along with the headcodes associated with the services.