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Previously known as: D5562
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31144

Class 31

Videos featuring 31144

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This video captures railway activity in the North West of England during the mid-1990s, featuring Regional Railways locomotive-hauled services, parcel trains, and light engines. Locomotives from classes 31, 47, 56, 60, and 86 are mentioned, with specific units including 31144 and 47206 identified. The footage is set against the backdrop of Colwyn Bay and Crewe, highlighting operations associated with British Railways and related operators. While some details about specific services or headcodes are not provided, the content offers a glimpse into the era's rail activity in these locations.
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.
Tagged as D5562
This video explores the history of British Rail Class 26 and Class 27 locomotives, known as the 'Scottish Sulzers,' which served the Scottish Region. It highlights their role in hauling passenger and freight services across the Highlands and their preservation today. The content includes rare images and historical insights into these iconic diesel engines. Several Class 27 and Class 31 locomotives are mentioned, along with locations such as Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Kyle of Lochalsh. Various headcodes associated with services operated by British Railways are also noted.
Crewe and Warrington Stations in 1992
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Crewe and Warrington Stations in 1992
It includes footage of various locomotives, including classes 31, 56, 82, and 90, though specific operators are not identified. The content reflects a nostalgic view of railway operations during that period, particularly highlighting coal trains moving from Warrington to Fiddlers Ferry. The video provides a historical snapshot of station activity and freight movements in the North West region.
The footage includes trains such as the 18.26 Llandudno to Derby service, which temporarily used Class 20 locomotives. Other locations mentioned include Aviemore, Derby, Hope, and Llandudno. The video provides a nostalgic look at British Railways operations during the early 1990s.