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31001
Class 31
Videos featuring 31001
This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 31 locomotive through a compilation of three programmes, covering its service from 1969 to 2008. It features various examples of the class in different liveries and locations across the UK, including East Anglia, Colchester, Leicester, Reading, and Guide Bridge. The footage includes scenes of the locomotives on freight and passenger services, such as postal work, snow plough duties, and the famous north-west 'Club Trains'. Specific units mentioned include 31001, 31017, 31101, and 31113, with references to operators like British Railways and Freightliner.
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A rail vehicle, identified as 37510, is shown operating under headcode 5Q40 near Cardiff Canton Sidings, heading towards Holyhead. The video includes additional rolling stock such as 756103 and 231001. Operators associated with the footage include Rail Operations Group and Transport For Wales. The scene appears to involve a towing operation, though specific details about the route or purpose are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures trains at several locations along the East Coast Main Line. It includes footage from York, where two Mk4 railcars were observed, and Leeds, featuring LNER and Northern stock. The video also documents a GBRf locomotive at Peterborough prior to its livery being applied. Various train types are featured, including classes 150, 158, 185, 195, 31, 331, and 333. Operators mentioned include LNER, Northern, GBRf, Network Rail, and British Railways.
This video features a collection of footage showcasing Class 37 locomotives on the Severn Valley Railway, along with additional scenes from other locations including Arley, Fort William, and Kidderminster. The footage includes multiple Class 37 units such as 37001, 37250, and 37508, alongside a Class 20 and Class 31 locomotive. Operators associated with the content include Blue Pullman, British Railways, GWR, and others. Headcodes present in the footage are 1M60 and 2B38.
A video captures newly introduced Class 93 electric multiple units, numbered 93001 and 93007, operating in electric mode on the West Coast Main Line. The footage shows the trains in and around Lancaster, with services running between Carlisle and Crewe. Rail Operations Group is identified as the operator. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A railtour operated by the Railway Touring Companies, titled 'Christmas White Rose,' features a steam-hauled journey from Peterborough to York using Black 5 44871. The tour begins at Cambridge North as service 1Z20 and includes stops at Ruskington, Lincoln, and Doncaster. The video also captures the departure of 47848 from York towards Holgate sidings. Additional footage showcases the National Railway Museum in York, highlighting its major redevelopment and exhibits including historic locomotives and railwayana.
The video features locomotive 31601 on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Other stock identified includes 27001 and 31001. The operator associated with the content is DC Rail. No specific locations or headcodes are mentioned in the available metadata.
This video features a collection of railway stock, including multiple Class 31 and Class 313 diesel locomotives, captured at various locations such as Bexhill, Brighton, Luton, Moorgate, and Worthing. The footage appears to be related to the final approach of a train to the buffers, with no headcode information available in the metadata. Several operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, Great Northern, London Northwestern Railway, and others.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Rails in Wales. Class 231001 naming "Sultan" at Caerphilly Station. March 2023
A naming ceremony was held at Caerphilly Station for class 231001, named "Sultan," in March 2023. The event featured the presence of a young man who proposed the name, along with senior executives from Transport For Wales and the train's Swiss manufacturer. Despite heavy rain, attendees gathered to celebrate the occasion. The sculpture "Sultan the Pit Pony" is located at Caerphilly. The video also includes footage from Bargoed and March.
A video captures footage of locomotive ROG 37601 'Perseus' operating on a test train near Helsby and Chester. The train is associated with the Rail Operations Group and includes other locations such as Crewe and Gloucester. Headcodes 2O14 and 3Z01 are noted in the metadata. The content provides a glimpse of railway operations, though specific details about the route or purpose of the test train are not provided.
This video features locomotives at Barnetby train station, which has four platforms with two designated as slow lines. Several Class 66 and one Class 31 locomotive are visible. The operators associated with the video include Colas, DB Schenker, EWS, GBRF, Intercity, Network Rail, Northern, and Transpennine. The footage was captured at Barnetby and Airport locations. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features British Railways stock, including 31001 and 313201, at Bishopstone and Newhaven Harbour. The footage was recorded on 3 July 2018 and shows the locomotives in operation at these locations. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A train marked 313201 departs from Havant, heading towards Portsmouth and Southsea. The footage captures the departure on what appears to be a weekday morning. The locomotive is identified as a British Railways Class 313 electric multiple unit. No headcode information is available in the record.
This video captures Southern Railway Class 377 and Class 313 electric multiple units at Littlehampton. The footage includes several units, identified as 377147, 377463, 31001, 31201, and 313201. The operator is noted as Southern, and the location is clearly Littlehampton. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A group of railway enthusiasts gathered at Toddington sheds to observe historic locomotives preparing for service. The video features locos including 3440 City of Truro, 92203 Black Prince, and 35005 Canadian Pacific, among others. The event took place in cold weather with early sunlight enhancing the steam effects. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Toddington and the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Some locomotive details are noted in the metadata, though headcodes are not present in this record.
A video shows the locomotives 31601, 50007, and 50017 operating on service 0Z50 from Carlisle to Washwood Heath Met.Cammel. The footage captures these trains arriving at Washwood Heath Met.Cammel approximately 439 minutes early, as mentioned in the audio transcription. The video includes details about the stock involved and the route taken, though no further operational context is provided.