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31147
Class 31
Videos featuring 31147
This video presents a re-mastered collection of archive footage capturing British Railways operations in the Midlands and North West between 1991 and 1995. It features various locations including Derby, Manchester Victoria, Crewe, Walsall, Blackpool North, Carnforth, and Llandudno Junction. The footage includes multiple units such as Classes 142, 150, 158, and 310, along with diesel and electric locomotives from several classes. The video provides a nostalgic look at railway operations during this period.
This video shows historical freight operations at Wednesbury Yard in the West Midlands during its decline in the early 1990s. It features the arrival of three Class 31 locomotives, with shunting activities taking place. The footage highlights the shift from rail to road for freight movement as local industries declined. No specific operators are identified beyond British Railways, and location details are not provided in the metadata.
Seen in the footage are classes 31, 37, 43, 47, and 58, along with InterCity 125 HST and 117 & 121 DMU units operating on Network SouthEast, Inter-City, and freight services. The scene includes both mainline and railtour operations, showcasing the diverse traction in use during this period.
This video captures train activity at Bescot in early 1992, featuring a variety of locomotive classes including 08, 31, 37, 47, 150, 310, and first-generation DMUs. The footage highlights the bustling environment of the freight yard and diesel depot, with multiple Class 31 locomotives visible alongside passenger services operated by Class 310 EMU and Class 150 Sprinter units. While specific locations and headcodes are not identified in the metadata, the content offers a glimpse into the rail operations of that era.
It includes scenes of shunting operations and trains running between these locations, with several railtours involved. Locomotives such as Class 23, 31, 37, 43, 50, 56, and 60 are visible, along with headcodes 1A55 and 1M89. The footage documents a day of rail activity involving multiple operators and locations across the route.