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43171
Class 43
Names carried:
Raglan Castle
Videos featuring 43171
A train simulation video shows a GWR Class 43 HST, numbered 43171, departing from London Paddington. The footage is part of Train Sim World 6 and features the locomotive in operation. No operator details are provided beyond the railway company, and no headcode information is available in the metadata. The video offers a visual representation of the train at the station, though specific operational context or route details are not included.
A video shows 43171, a Class 43 diesel electric locomotive, leading a service from Didcot Parkway towards Paddington. The footage captures the locomotive operating at high speed, likely demonstrating its performance on the track. The location of Didcot Parkway is highlighted as a good spot to observe the train's power and speed. No headcode information is available in the record.
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.
It features services operated by British Railways, Cross Country, First Great Western, and other operators. Locomotives and rolling stock include Class 150 and 158 diesel multiple units, as well as freight services hauled by Class 66 locomotives. The footage also includes rail tours passing through locations such as Dundas Aqueduct near Limpley Stoke and Upton Scudamore. Headcodes 1A09 and 1Z54 are noted in the metadata.
This video provides an overview of various departmental test trains used by Network Rail across Britain's railway network. It covers types such as the Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR), New Measurement Train (NMT), Ultrasonic Test Unit (UTU), and Visual Inspection Unit (VIU), among others, which are employed to collect data for maintaining safety and improving rail operations. The footage includes trains from multiple operators and locations across the UK, with a variety of headcodes noted.
This video captures several trains at Dawlish. The footage includes locomotives identified as 220017, 43171, and 802102. Operators associated with the content include Cross Country, First Great Western, and GWR. No headcodes are present in the record.
This video features railway stock 37668 and 37676, along with 43171, at locations including Carlisle, Newport, and Rannoch. The headcode 1Z22 is associated with the footage, suggesting a service from Carlisle to Newport (South Wales). Operators GWR and West Coast Railways are linked to the video. The content provides a visual record of these locomotives in operation, though specific details about their movements or context within the journey are not provided.
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.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Guinness Book of Records UK Train Ride, 1387 miles in under 24 hours in 1984
A journey covering over 1387 miles in under 24 hours was undertaken in 1984, visiting the three UK capitals. The trip involved travel on British Railways and other operators, with locomotives including classes 37 and 43. Stops included locations such as Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street, Aberdeen, Inverness, and others across the UK. The journey was part of a fundraising effort for the NSPCC, with contributions from staff nationwide exceeding £500,000.
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.
This video shows a 43-class train, likely numbered 43171, operating on the Penzance route. The operator is identified as GWR. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures train movements along the Dawlish and Okehampton section of the railway during the summer of 2021. It features a variety of locomotives, including classes 150 and 43, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The footage was recorded from the uploader’s hometown, with an emphasis on the scenic seawall route. No headcodes were identified in the data.
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 shows GWR HST Castle sets 43153 and 43171 passing through Kings Norton station on a service with headcode 5V84. The train is operating on a route that includes Doncaster. The footage captures the movement of these units during their journey.
A video shows two Class 43 diesel multiple units, numbered 43153 and 43171, operating on a service with headcode 5V84. The train is seen passing through Kings Norton during its journey from Doncaster Works Wabtec to Laira T.& R.S.M.D. The operator associated with the route is identified as GWR. No further details about the service or additional locations are provided in the metadata.
A video shows GWR back-to-back power cars 43153 and 43171 passing Kings Norton station while operating service 0E24. The footage captures the movement of these vehicles on what appears to be a routine operational run. No further details about the journey or additional locations are provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway scenes from Margam Yard and surrounding areas in Wales during 1997–1998. It includes views of stored locomotives, such as Class 43, 56, and 60 models, and features locations like Margam Yard, Bridgend, Rhymney, and Ore. The footage also shows the old footbridge at Canton Depot and highlights changes in access to areas near the M4. The content reflects nostalgic memories of railway operations from that era.
This video features a compilation of convoys consisting of two or more locomotives. Identified stock includes classes 37, 40, 43, 50, and 56, with labels such as 37800, 43080, and 50007. The operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, First Great Western, Freightliner, GBRF, GWR, and Loram. The location mentioned is Mortimer. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a collection of stabled locomotives filmed at several locations, including Barton Hill Depot, Westbury, and the Severn Valley Railway. The footage includes various classes of locomotives such as 166, 40, 43, 50, and 66, with specific examples like 166205, 43171, and 50031. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, and others. Headcodes identified in the video are 0B48 and 1S62.
A train service with headcode 5E23, operated by First Great Western, is shown passing through Water Orton en route to Doncaster. The video features two Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, numbered 43171 and 43172, which are part of the stock involved in this service. No further details about the journey or additional locations are provided in the available metadata.
This video features a compilation of back-to-back HST power cars, primarily filmed in the Bristol area over several years. The footage includes multiple units identified by their classifications, such as 43005, 43048, 43140, and others. While the operators associated with these units are listed, specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video features a variety of freight trains operating in Bristol during the weekend of 3rd to 5th July 2020. It includes footage of multiple locomotive classes, such as Class 37, 43, 66, and 315, along with various freight compositions including containers, oil tanks, light engines, and convoys. The footage captures a range of operators associated with the rail industry in the UK, though specific locations and headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
A video captures the Back2Back Power Cars 43005 and 43171 arriving at St Philips Marsh HSTD. The footage shows the train having traveled from Laira to its destination on 3 July 2020. Additional stock information includes a unit labeled 158959, though operators and specific locations are not clearly identified in the metadata. Some details such as headcodes and precise location data are missing from the record.
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.
This video features footage captured across multiple locations in August 2019, including Acocks Green, Doncaster, Eastleigh, Felixstowe, Kings Norton, Mountsorrel, Peterborough, and Scunthorpe. It includes various railway stock such as classes 159, 172, 43, and 57, along with headcodes like 1Z32, 4M49, 4M81, 5E23, 5V81, 6E47, and 6G51. The operators associated with the content include British Railways, Cross Country, DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, Freightliner, GBRF, Network Rail, and South Western Railway.
This video captures train movements across several locations in the UK, including Oxford, Swindon, Newport, Cardiff, Barry, Reading, and Reading West. A variety of train stock is identified, ranging from classes 37 to 175, with operators such as British Railways, Colas, Cross Country, GWR, and Transport For Wales represented. Headcodes include 1X27, 1Z27, 6B67, 6H25, 6H26, and 6V92. The footage includes passing services at Canton and other stations along the route.
This video features railway footage from visits to Cardiff and Crewe in May and June 2019. It includes scenes from a Sunday Yicker Branch Line Society tour around lines in Crewe and Merseyside, as well as a glimpse of the Welsh Dragon service at Cardiff. The footage also briefly shows the viaduct leading to Queen Street, which is noted as soon-to-be obscured by an office block. Various locomotives and headcodes are present, with locations including Crewe and Minehead.
This video captures train spotting activities at Weston-super-Mare station, featuring services operated by Great Western Railway. Several rail stock units are identified, including classes 166 and 43, though operators for these units are not specified. The footage includes views from Hope and Weston-super-Mare locations. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video captures a High Speed Train (HST) charter arriving and departing Cardiff Central on 1 June 2019, operating on the 1Z24/1Z23 service to Carmarthen. The footage also shows a short set arriving from Taunton, which surprised some photographers. The video includes references to several locations including Severn Tunnel Junction, Carmarthen, and Taunton. Multiple train stock numbers are identified, though operators are not explicitly named in the content.
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 features a collection of railway stock filmed in 2018, including multiple units from classes 158, 165, and 43. The footage includes various operators such as British Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, First Great Western, GBRF, GWR, Intercity, LNER, Network Rail, and Scot Rail. One location mentioned is University. No headcodes are present in the record.
This video features a collection of High Speed Trains (HSTs) captured between June and August 2016. The footage includes multiple units identified by their labels, such as 43122, 43135, 43150, and others, all classified under the 43 series. Additional stock labeled 66746 from the 66 series is also present. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, First Great Western, GWR, and Intercity. The location mentioned in the metadata is Mortimer. No headcodes are listed in the available data.
This video features a collection of passenger trains captured on the network. It includes various stock types such as classes 150, 153, 350, and 43, with locations including Blackpool North, Euston, Harlech, Leeds, Paddington, Plymouth, and London Euston. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, Cross Country, Direct Rail Services (DRS), EWS, First Great Western, GWR, and Northern. Headcodes present in the video are 1E63, 1G60, 1Z21, and 1Z35.