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800317
Class 800
Videos featuring 800317
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy few Hours at Ealing Broadway Hanwell Freight/Passenger/Drag Trains 30 September 2026
A busy session at Swindon railway station features a variety of trains and freight services. Great Western Railway (GWR) Class 800 and 802 IET units, including the notable 802109 “Shania Train,” are among the highlights. Other locomotives include Class 66 freight workings from DB Schenker and Freightliner, Class 59 no. 59205, Class 387 units, and local Class 158 services. The video captures numerous arrivals, departures, slow-speed passes, and freight activity across multiple locations along the Great Western Main Line.
This video captures railway activity at Swindon Station, featuring freight operations, light engine movements, and a notable event involving the Great Western Railway HST "Castle" sets. The footage includes Colas Rail 70811 on a light engine service and an impromptu stop by the iconic HST powercars 43004 and 43042 at Swindon, likely for a final photoshoot before their storage. Additional locations mentioned include Ely, Westbury, Paddington, and others, with various headcodes associated with services captured in the video.
Fishplate has indexed this video showing trains at Exeter St Davids and Paignton. The available Fishplate metadata includes stock such as classes 150, 153, 166, and 221, along with operators including British Railways, Cross Country, GBRF, GWR, Network Rail, and South Western Railway. Headcodes are not present in the metadata. Confirming headcode details would improve the record. This summary is generated from Fishplate metadata and may need human review.
This video captures afternoon train services at Paddington, featuring a variety of rolling stock including GWR Class 37, Class 387, and Class 800 units. Additional locations mentioned include Airport, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Didcot Parkway, Newbury, Oxford, and Swindon. The operators involved are British Railways, GWR, Heathrow Express, London Underground, Maritime, and Vintage Trains. While specific headcodes are not listed in the metadata, the footage provides a glimpse of train operations across multiple locations during the afternoon peak period.
A video captures GWR 800317 departing Paddington, beginning a service to Oxford. The footage features the train as it starts its journey from the London terminus. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures a train departing from Bristol Parkway. The train includes Class 800 unit 800317 and Class 82 unit 82117. The operator associated with the video is GWR. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video features Network Rail Class 97 locomotive 97302 moving RHTT wagons to Swindon, along with freight services including headcode 6Z04 from Coleham to Swindon Transfer, 6B12 from Merehead Quarry to Wootton Bassett, and DR75017, a new Colas dynamic tamper operating on a service from Castle Cary to Swindon Transfer. The footage includes various railway stock and operations at locations such as Swindon, Castle Cary, and Wootton.
This video features trains at Exeter St Davids and other locations including Exmouth, Paddington, St Austell, Swindon, Taunton, Tiverton Parkway, and Walton. A variety of train stock is visible, including classes 150, 158, 159, and 166, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The footage captures trains at these stations, offering a glimpse into railway activity across different parts of the UK.
A Class 800 electric multiple unit arrives at Bristol Temple Meads. The train is part of a service running between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads, with a headcode of 1C13. The video shows the train arriving approximately four minutes late. The operator associated with the route is GWR.
A video shows Class 800 unit 800317 passing through Twyford. The operator is identified as GWR, and the location is clearly Twyford. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures footage from a train spotting trip featuring locations including Duddeston, Aston, Gravelly Hill, and Erdington. It includes services operated by West Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, and Great Western Railway. The footage shows various trains, with stock numbers such as 166218, 730002, 730025, 800002, and 800317 appearing in the recording. Additional locations mentioned include Bedminster, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Taunton, and Walsall.
This video features trainspotting activity at Dawlish Warren and surrounding areas, capturing a variety of railway stock including classes 150, 158, 165, 166, and 185. The footage includes locations such as Bank, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Taunton, and York, with operators associated with Cross Country, GWR, and Network Rail. While no headcodes are identified in the metadata, the video provides a visual record of train movements across multiple sites in the region.
This video captures train movements at Tiverton Parkway and bus activity at Sidmouth Triangle, including rail replacement services. Trains identified include classes 220, 221, 37, 800, and 802, operated by Cross Country, Greater Anglia, GWR, and West Midlands Trains. Additional locations featured are Airport, Feniton, Hope, March, Paddington, and Whimple. The record lacks headcode information, so some operational details may be limited.
Footage from Dawlish Station captures various train services, including GWR IETs and rare 158s on the Riviera Line, along with a 150 in historic Great Western livery. The video was filmed during both morning and night sessions, with the latter focused on the GWR Riviera Nightsleeper service. Dawlish is noted for its scenic Seawall, where the sea approaches closely to the tracks. Additional locations mentioned include Exeter St Davids, Exmouth, Manchester Piccadilly, Paddington, Paignton, Plymouth, and Piccadilly.
This video captures train activity at Didcot Parkway, featuring services operated by GWR, Cross Country, and freight companies including DB Cargo UK, Freightliner, and GBRF. It includes various locomotives and rolling stock, such as classes 165, 172, 220, and 221, along with operational trains from Colas Rail and Network Rail. Headcodes such as 0B33, 1A16, and 1B12 are also present in the footage.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including GBRF 69008 operating with 701034 towards Eastleigh, along with other locomotives such as 66511 and nuclear flasks in Worcester Yard. The footage also includes several other units like 68005, 68006, 800317, and 88006. Operators involved include GBRF, Direct Rail Services (DRS), Freightliner, GWR, and West Midlands Trains. The locations covered are Eastleigh. Some details such as headcodes are not included in the current record.
A video captures train 800317 running on the wrong line and chasing trains 66057 and 66060 at Keynsham. The footage includes multiple stock items identified as class 66 and class 800 units, with operators GWR and Network Rail noted in the metadata. The location of Keynsham is clearly indicated, though no headcodes are present in the data.
This video features a journey along the St Ives branch line in Cornwall, visiting several stations including St Ives, Angel, Ashley, Bryn, Bugle, Calstock, Carbis Bay, Causeland, Chorley, and Coombe Junction Halt. The footage includes trains operated by British Railways, Cross Country, GWR, and Intercity, with stock numbers 150249, 150266, 37801, and 800317 identified. The content provides a visual tour of the area's railway network, capturing scenes from various locations along the route.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales. Midland Pullman, t/t 47s Railtour, Heavy Freight. March 2023.
This video captures a variety of railway activity in Wales, including the Midland Pullman top'tail 47s and a railtour. It also features the delivery of three new TfW class 197 units for Cardiff and Landore. The footage was recorded at locations such as Cardiff, Newport, and Severn Tunnel Junction. Multiple train classes, including 153, 170, 197, and 231, are visible, along with several operators like Blue Pullman, British Railways, Transport For Wales, and others. Headcodes from various services are also present in the footage.
This video features train spotting at Oxford, capturing services operated by GWR, Cross Country, and Chiltern Railways. Trains seen include Class 165, Class 800, and Class 802 units. The footage also includes references to locations such as Bournemouth, Didcot Parkway, and London Paddington. While the record contains information about the stock and operators present, headcode details are not available in the current metadata.
Two Class 800 electric multiple units, numbered 800023 and 800317, are shown at Honeybourne. The units were operating on services managed by Great Western Railway. Unit 800023 was running on service 1P04 from Hereford to London Paddington, while unit 800317 was on service 1W25 from London Paddington to Worcester Foregate Street. The footage was captured during filming of other trains at the location.
This video features train spotting at London Paddington, capturing services operated by GWR, TFL Rail, and Heathrow Express. Trains seen include Class 800, Class 387, and Class 345 units. The footage includes multiple trains with various headcodes, though specific headcode details are not provided in the metadata. The video also mentions a follow-up spot at Acton Main Line.
swindon_rail enthusiast
35028 Clan Line Steams & Whistles through Swindon with the 'Bellmond British Pullman' 19/05/21
A video captures the Southern Region 35028 Clan Line Merchant Navy 4-6-2 Class locomotive steaming and whistling through Swindon. The footage features the 'Bellmond British Pullman' service, with associated operators including Blue Pullman, GWR, and Southern. The location of Swindon is clearly identified in the metadata, though no headcode information is available for this recording.
This video features a collection of mobile phone footage from 2020 and 2021 capturing freight operations. It includes various locomotive classes, such as 43 and 800, with specific units identified as 43188 and 800317. The footage was recorded at locations including Abbey Wood, Keynsham, and Parson Street. Operators associated with the content include Colas, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GWR, and LNER. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of Great Western Railway (GWR) Intercity Express Passenger (IEP) trains, including various units such as 800001, 800005, 800006, and others. The footage was filmed over the past few years and includes multiple IEPs in service, though specific locations or headcodes are not detailed in the metadata. The video showcases a range of GWR-operated IEP units, with some also operated by First Great Western and Freightliner.
It includes footage of Canton Depot and Margam Yard, as well as parallel HST services at Reading. The journey features multiple Class 158 and Class 43 diesel units, with various locations such as Paddington, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Pembroke Dock appearing in the footage. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
HST Final arrival/departure at Paddington. Onboard in/out of Paddington
This video captures the arrival and departure of several HST trains at Paddington, including units 43002, 43093, 43172, and 43185. The footage includes onboard scenes as the trains arrive and depart for a journey to Temple Meads. The video also references the transition from HSTs to Hitachi IET bi-modal trains, which are described as faster and longer but with uncertain long-term durability. The recording features multiple locations including Paddington, Swansea, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads.