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43189
Class 43
Names carried:
Launceston Castle,
Launceston Castle
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This video captures railway activity at Par and Plymouth. It features multiple trains, including classes 158, 43, and 66, with stock numbers such as 158958, 43004, 43093, 43156, 43189, and 66051. Operators mentioned include DB Schenker, GWR, and Maritime. A headcode of 2P92 is also noted. The footage provides a snapshot of train movements in the area, though specific operational details are not provided.
This video captures train activity at Redruth and nearby locations, including Par and Penzance. Several rail vehicles are visible, identified as classes 158, 43, and 800/802. Operators associated with the footage include GWR and Southeastern. The record lacks headcode information, so specific service details are not available.
Featured stock includes Class 14 D9531, Class 20 20303, Class 24 D5055, Class 25 25279, Class 35 D7076, Class 37 37610, Class 42 D832, Class 43 HST 43025 and 43189, and Class 58 58023. The footage includes locomotives operated by British Railways and Intercity. Headcodes observed include 1B20, 2E07, and 2E54.
This video captures a variety of railway stock, including DB class 60, GWR 43s, and other locomotives, at Newport in South Wales. The footage also includes scenes from locations such as Cardiff Central, Holyhead, London Paddington, and Paddington. Several headcodes are present, though specific operational details are not provided. The video features a mix of railway operators, including DB Schenker, EWS, GWR, LNER, Transport For Wales, and West Midlands Trains.
This video features a collection of British Railways, Colas, GWR, and Maritime rolling stock, including Class 37 and Class 43 locomotives with labels such as 37175, 43004, 43016, and others. The footage appears to be shot at several locations across the UK, including Caerphilly, Dawlish, Exeter St Davids, Penzance, and Taunton. While no headcodes are identified in the metadata, the content offers a visual record of various railway assets and settings.
This video features a collection of railway footage captured during January 2026, highlighting various trains and locations across the UK. The content includes multiple train stock types such as classes 20, 37, 43, 466, and 66, along with headcodes like 0Z50, 4E49, 4M22, 4M51, and 5O66. The footage was recorded at locations including Coleshill Parkway, Bank, Coventry, Crewe, Doncaster, Eastleigh, Felixstowe, Gillingham, Kingsbury, and Lea Hall. Several operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, East Midlands Railway, GBRF, Intercity, and Locomotive Services Limited.
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 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.
A video shows train 37407 operating with power cars 43188 and 43189 passing through Kings Norton station. The footage is associated with the service working on the route between Laira and Ely. The operators involved include British Railways and GWR. No headcode information is available in the current record.
swindon_rail enthusiast
37407 + 43188 + 43189 to Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings @ Ashchurch for Tewkesbury | 20.01.26
This video features a train service from Ely to Papworth Sidings, passing through Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. The train consists of multiple units, including the 37407 'Blackpool Tower' and several debranded HSTs. The footage includes various rail stock such as classes 158, 170, 37, 43, 50, and 66, though operators are not specified in the metadata. Locations mentioned include Ely, Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, and Ore. No headcodes were identified in the data.
This video features a compilation of Great Western Railway services across the Great Western Mainline, showcasing trains at various stations including Reading, Dawlish, Liskeard, Penzance, Plymouth, and London Paddington. The footage includes multiple train classes such as Class 150, Class 158, Class 165, and others operating on the network. While specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata, the video offers a broad view of services running across the region.
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.
A video captures the departure of two GWR HST units, 43156 and 43189, from Plymouth ECS heading to Laira T&R.S.M.D. The units are shown operating what is described as the last ever GWR HST service, the 2122 Newquay to Plymouth (2P97). The footage includes scenes from Plymouth, Lee, and Newquay, with no further details provided about the event or its significance beyond the context of the service being the final one for this type of train under GWR operations.
It features multiple powercars, including 43004 'Caerphilly Castle', 43186 'Taunton Castle', and others, during a farewell journey from Newton Abbot to Plymouth and Penzance. The event included a gathering of several HSTs at the locations mentioned, marking the end of an era for these iconic trains under GWR operations.
Fishplate has indexed this video titled "Trains at Plymouth GWML on the HSTs last day" from channel "The Devon Trainspotter". The available Fishplate metadata includes stock such as classes 150, 175, 220, 221, and 43, along with operators including British Railways, Cross Country, EWS, GWR, and Maritime, and locations like Plymouth, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and others. Headcode information is missing from the metadata. This summary is generated from Fishplate metadata and may need human review.
This video captures the final day of operation for the GWR Castle Class HSTs in Cornwall on 13 December 2025. It features multiple Class 43 units, including 43004, 43042, and others, operating in the region. The footage includes scenes from Newquay and Par, with one Castle Class unit being taken down to Newquay as a special event. The day was marked by a celebration of the end of an era for these iconic trains in the Western Region.
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 documents events from December 13th, including the last three sets at Plymouth and a fourth set covering for a 150 unit. The footage includes trains operating between Plymouth and Penzance, with some heading to Laira Depot. Various stock numbers, headcodes, and locations are featured, highlighting the end of an era for these iconic trains.
The sets filmed include 43185 with 43004, 43156 with 43189, and 43093 with 43198. The recording took place on the final day of operation for these sets, following their service over the past 50 years. The locations featured in the video are Plymouth and St Austell. The footage was filmed by an individual who travelled to Cornwall early in the morning to document this event.
This video captures footage of various railway stock, including Class 150 and Class 166 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, filmed in the areas of Newton Abbot, Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Newton. The content appears to focus on the final filming session of these trains by the creator in November, with a personal reflection on years of observation and travel since 1977. No operator or headcode information is included in the metadata.
The footage includes multiple units, including 43042, 43093, 43156, 43187, 43189, and 43198, with mentions of British Railways and GWR as operators. Additional locations referenced in the video include Launceston and Looe. The recording was made in late November 2025, shortly before these units were scheduled for withdrawal in December.
This video captures railway activity at Westbury Station in Wiltshire during the early 2010s. It features various diesel multiple units, including Classes 150, 158, and 159, operating on regional services. Freight locomotives such as Class 66s in EWS and Freightliner liveries are also shown, alongside some older stock like Class 43s. The footage includes scenes of train movements within the station area and highlights the presence of British Railways heritage units during their final operational years.
This video captures GWR HST services operating between Plymouth and Penzance as part of a Railway 200 Special event. Multiple HST units, including 43042, 43092, 43093, 43098, 43187, and 43189, are shown in service on various dates. The footage includes trains running through locations such as Bodmin Parkway, Penzance, Plymouth, and Truro, with headcodes including 2C16, 2C49, 2P90, and others.
This video features a selection of UK loco-hauled train sets, including several Class 43 and Class 66 locomotives. The footage includes multiple units such as 43004, 43042, 43091, 43092, 43093, 43098, 43189, and 43198, along with 66301 and 66734. The locations shown are Plymouth and Teignmouth. The video was created as a special tribute to the channel's 450th subscriber, though it faced challenges during production and export due to its length.
This video captures a variety of railway stock and events, including multiple trains identified by their numbers and the English Riviera Airshow. It features scenes from locations such as Exmouth, Lancaster, Paignton, and Taunton. The content includes footage of an Avro Lancaster, Typhoon at Paignton, and Red Arrows, alongside other unspecified elements. No train headcodes are included in the record.
This video captures rail and bus activity in areas including Looe, Liskeard, Exeter St Davids, and Hope. It features multiple trains identified by their stock numbers, including classes 150, 158, 159, and 43, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage includes scenes from locations in Devon and surrounding areas, with no headcodes provided in the metadata.
This video features trains at Menheniot and Stow, including Class 158, Class 43, and Class 802 units. The operator involved is Great Western Railway. No headcodes are identified in the current record.
A video captures GWR HSTs 43098 and 43189, part of the Castle Class set, departing Teignmouth. The footage may represent one of the last appearances of these units in the Devon area before their withdrawal. The HSTs are noted to be replaced by former TFW 175s on lease to GWR from May. The train operates a scheduled service running once nightly on weekdays between Penzance and Exeter St Davids, with an ECS returning to Laira Depot in Plymouth.
This video captures footage of Class 43 HSTs, known as GWR Castle Sets, operating in Devon during February 2025. The trains were seen running between Plymouth, Dawlish Warren, Penzance, and Exeter St Davids. The footage highlights these sets before their planned withdrawal from service, with newer 175s expected to take over. Several specific HST units are identified, though no operator is specified for them in the metadata. Locations featured include Dawlish, Walton, Plymouth, and Exeter St Davids.
This video features trains operating in the Plymouth area, with additional locations including Hope and Launceston. The footage includes various rail stock such as classes 221, 43, and 801, though operators are not specifically associated with individual units. The operators involved appear to be Cross Country and GWR. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures trains and buses in Plymouth, with several train units identified including classes 150, 220, 37, 43, 70, and 800. Operators such as British Railways, Cross Country, Freightliner, and GWR are associated with the footage. Locations featured include Plymouth, London Paddington, Penzance, Reading, Riverside Station, and University. A headcode of "1C05" is also noted in the metadata.
This video features GWR Class 43 HST units, specifically numbered 43093 and 43189. The footage includes views of the trains in operation, with one location identified as Launceston. No headcodes are present in the metadata. Additional details about the route or specific events are not included in the available information.
A video captures a GWR Class 43 Castle Set, with units numbered 43093 and 43189, passing Menheniot Train Station. The footage is associated with the Great Western Railway (GWR) operator and includes locations in Launceston and Menheniot. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
British Railways stock including classes 37, 43, and 47 are visible, along with the Deltic D9000. Operators such as British Railways, Intercity, Cross Country, and others are represented. The footage includes views of trains arriving and departing from Reading, with references to services heading to Liverpool Lime Street and other locations. A headcode for a service to Liverpool Lime Street is mentioned, though it was missed due to recording limitations.
This video features a tribute to the GWR and Cross Country HST services, showcasing several Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives. The footage includes locations such as Laira Diesel Depot, Lawrence Hill, Newport, Parson Street, and Patchway. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Cross Country, Direct Rail Services (DRS), First Great Western, Freightliner, GWR, and Intercity. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of the British Rail Inter-City 125 High Speed Train in operation, captured between 2019 and 2023. It includes footage from various locations such as Wakefield Westgate, London King's Cross, Peterborough, Potters Bar, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads, Newport, South Kenton, Reading, and London Paddington. The operators involved are Cross Country, Great Western, Hull Trains, LNER, Network Rail, and others. The footage showcases multiple units of the Inter-City 125 train.
This video features a journey to Torquay with an emphasis on spotting various HST trains, including several Class 43 units. The footage includes travel along routes connecting locations such as Torquay, Paignton, Plymouth, Tiverton Parkway, Bridgwater, Minehead, Launceston, Weston-super-Mare, and Birmingham New Street. Operators associated with the video include Cross Country, GWR, British Railways, Network Rail, and others. The record lacks headcode information.
This video showcases a variety of trains associated with the Great Western Railway, including classes 158, 165, 387, 43, and 800. It features footage from locations such as Bristol Temple Meads and Reading, with one headcode identified as 5E53. The content is part of a weekend celebration of the GWR's long history, highlighting both historical and modern train operations.
This video captures trains at Parson Street, featuring a variety of rolling stock including Class 165, Class 220, Class 255, Class 800, and HST units. Operators represented include Cross Country and Great Western Railway. The footage includes multiple train units but does not provide headcode information.
This video captures several high-speed trains operating in various liveries across different locations in the UK. Trains were observed at Bristol Temple Meads, Newton Abbot, Derby, Doncaster, and other stations. The footage includes trains running on services such as Edinburgh-Newton Abbot, Doncaster-Laira, and Derby-Landore. Multiple train stock numbers are identified, along with references to several railway operators and headcodes associated with the services captured.
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 trains at Bristol Temple Meads, capturing a variety of rolling stock including Class 158, Class 165, and Class 166 units. The footage includes multiple train sightings from the station area, with no specific operators or headcodes identified in the metadata. The content provides a visual record of rail activity at this prominent railway hub.
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 features a variety of train stock, including classes 153, 310, and 43, along with headcode 1N33. The footage includes locations such as Brentford and Okehampton, and mentions operators like British Railways, DB Schenker, EWS, Freightliner, GWR, and Transport For Wales.
This video features a compilation of train horns and whistles recorded between late 2022 and early 2023. It includes sounds from various locations across the UK, including Bank, Bedford, Bristol Temple Meads, Bushey, Clapham, Elstree & Borehamwood, Euston, Hatfield, Lee, and London Bridge. The footage captures a range of train stock classes, such as 156, 165, 170, 222, 321, 325, and 350, associated with operators including Blue Pullman, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GWR, Intercity, LNER, London Northwestern Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, and West Coast Railways.
This video features train spotting at Ivybridge, capturing services operated by Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. It includes various train classes such as Class 43, Class 150, Class 158, and Class 802. The footage also briefly mentions a future spotting session at Haymarket.
A video shows a pair of Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, numbered 43321 and 43239, operating on the Great Western Main Line near Taunton. The footage was recorded at a time of 14:11, with Cross Country as the operator. The locomotives are in Cross Country livery. While no headcode is provided, the video includes details about the stock and location.
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.
This video shows GBRf Class 50 diesel locomotives 50007 and 50049 at Bristol Temple Meads station. Additional Class 50 units, including 50034, are also visible. The footage was recorded at the station on the Great Western Main Line. No headcodes are mentioned in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock captured during a trip in 2022, including Inter-City 125s, Class 150 Sprinters, Class 158 Super-Sprinters, Class 165 Turbos, and other rolling stock. The footage was taken at Bristol Temple Meads and Newport, with mentions of operators such as British Railways, Cross Country, First Great Western, GWR, Intercity, Network South East, and Northern. The record is limited in some areas, notably lacking headcode information.
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 freight and light engine movements in Newport and March. It features a variety of locomotives, including classes 43, 56, 60, and 66, with labels such as 43026, 43138, 56113, 60020, and 66020. The operators involved include Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, and GWR. The footage is part of a series recorded during a visit to Newport on 12th March 2014. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Paddington in April 1991, showing a mix of train types during the evening peak. It features Valenta-powered InterCity 125 HSTs, Network South East DMUs, and loco-hauled Class 47 services, including some ex-Scotrail units still in their original livery. The footage includes multiple Class 43 diesel locomotives, though operators are not specified for these units. The record includes details on the stock, operators, and location but lacks headcode information.
This video features two locomotives, 43189 (class 43) and 56090 (class 56), stabled at St Philips Marsh HSTD on 28 November 2020. A third locomotive, 66090 (class 66), is also visible. The operator associated with the content is GWR. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a collection of footage captured between January and June 2020, showcasing various rail stock including classes 158 and 43. The operators involved are Cross Country, Freightliner, and GWR, with the location identified as Newport. Headcodes observed in the footage include 0N01 and 2F57. The record includes detailed metadata on the rail assets present, though specific operational details or context of the footage are not provided.
This video features a collection of unseen HST (High Speed Train) footage captured between January and April 2019. It includes various train units such as classes 150, 165, 166, and 43, though no specific operator or location details are provided for individual shots. The footage appears to be sourced from multiple rail operators including British Railways, Cross Country, Direct Rail Services (DRS), First Great Western, and GWR. One location mentioned is Cardiff Central. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of trains captured in rainy conditions, showcasing various locomotives and rolling stock. Identified stock includes classes 175, 20, 37, 43, 450, and 50, though operators and specific locations are not clearly associated with the footage. The content includes clips from Malcolm Logistics, but detailed operational or route information is not provided.
This video captures passenger trains operating in the Dawlish area between August 10th and 16th, 2019. It includes footage of various train stock, such as classes 143, 150, and 43, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The locations featured include Dawlish, Exmouth, and Paignton. While the record contains details about the train types and locations, headcode information is missing.
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 group of GWR HSTs, including units 43002, 43185, 43189, and 43193, at Reading. The footage was recorded on Saturday, 24th November 2018, and includes multiple HST units operating under the GWR operator. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A train consisting of Europhoenix 37800, 43170, and 43189 passes through Northfield station on a service bound for Doncaster-Laira, identified by headcode 0V84. The footage captures the movement of these units during their operational run.
A video captures the GWR Class 37 diesel locomotive 37800 operating with GWR Class 43 powercars 43170 and 43189 at Bedminster, Bristol. The footage includes a convoy identified as 0V84, likely associated with a rail movement or service. Additional locations mentioned include Doncaster, suggesting the locomotives may have been in transit between these areas. No headcode information is available for this recording.
A British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotive, numbered 37800, is shown at Tuffley Junction operating a service from Doncaster Works to Laira TMD. The train includes two power cars, numbered 43170 and 43189, which are newly painted in GWR green. The service is operated by Rail Operations Group under headcode 0V84.
A video shows two Class 43 diesel multiple units, numbered 43170 and 43189, operating on a service with headcode 5E23. The train is en route from Laira to Doncaster Works Wabtec, passing through Water Orton. The operator associated with the service is First Great Western. No further details about the journey or additional context are provided in the metadata.
This video features multiple Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, including units numbered 43125, 43141, 43159, and 43189, along with a Class 66 locomotive numbered 66198. The operators associated with the footage include Chiltern Railways, EWS, First Great Western, GWR, and South Western Railway. However, specific locations or train headcodes are not identified in the metadata. The content appears to capture rail operations on the Chiltern Mainline network, though no exact locations are provided.
This video captures footage from Acton Main Line and Kentish Town, featuring various trains. The recorded material includes multiple train units, though specific operators are not identified in the content. Additional footage of two test trains is mentioned, along with general filming at Kentish Town. The record contains details about the stock involved but lacks headcode information.
This video captures a day trip featuring railway footage from multiple locations including Leamington Spa and Basingstoke. It includes appearances of various locomotive classes, such as 43, 142, 143, 150, and 153. The journey also covers several other sites across the UK, with associated operators and headcodes identified in the metadata.
This video features multiple Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, including units numbered 43026, 43089, 43144, 43172, 43185, 43189, 43301, 43357, and 43378. The operators associated with the footage include Cross Country, First Great Western, GWR, and Intercity. The location shown is Evesham. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video shows Colas Class 56 locomotives 56078 and 56113 being shunted at Newton Abbot. The footage captures the movement of these engines in preparation for a train carrying logs from Teigngrace to Chirk. Other locomotives, including Class 43 units 43029 and 43189, are also identified in the scene. The video includes commentary mentioning a delay and a breakdown at Newton Abbot.