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Class 31
Videos featuring 31163
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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This video explores the history and operations of the British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotives, often referred to as "The Grids," which played a crucial role in Britain's freight transport for over two decades. It covers their origins, engineering challenges, evolution into Class 69s, and their significance in hauling coal, steel, and aggregates. The footage includes locomotives such as 31102, 31134, and others, operating across locations including Wolverhampton, Basingstoke, Cardiff Central, Chesterfield, Guide Bridge, Huddersfield, Knottingley, London Cannon Street, Reading, and Stalybridge. Headcodes such as 1D05, 1M23, and 1R00 are also noted in the metadata.
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Lea Road & Old Hall talks
7 hours of trains @ Lea Road condensed into 40 minutes 29/10/2025
This video compiles footage of train movements at Gainsborough Lea Road, featuring multiple trains with various stock numbers and headcodes. The content includes details on container counts, scheduled times, and arrival delays for each train, as noted in linked individual videos. Operators such as British Railways, DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, Intercity, Network Rail, and Northern are represented in the footage.
Soi Buakhao
British Rail Wales 1994-Llandudno Junction, Holyhead & Bangor Classes 31, 37, & 101 Met Cam DMU
This video captures railway scenes from North Wales in September 1994, featuring Regional Railways operations at Llandudno Junction, Holyhead, and Bangor. It includes footage of Met-Cam Class 101 diesel multiple units and Class 37 locomotive-hauled trains. Two Class 31 locomotives are shown working a nuclear flask service from Valley via Llandudno Junction. The footage reflects the state of British Rail during that period, with mention of the condition of the tracks at the time.
This video captures railway activity in Carnforth during September 1997, featuring British Railways locomotives and rolling stock operating alongside semaphore signalling. Class 31 and 37 steam locomotives are seen working on nuclear flask and engineers' trains, while Class 153 and 156 Sprinter DMUs pass through the area. The footage includes views of signal boxes and a Tamper arriving at the local engineers' yard.
This video captures footage from the Chinnor and Princes Risborough diesel gala in 2022, featuring various railway stock including HST power car 43066, Hanson and Hall 50008, and locomotives 97205 (31163) and 37227. The content includes lineside and station views, transitioning to a heads-out perspective around the 12-minute mark. Additional stock identified in the footage includes 230006, 37418, and others. The event highlights a range of traction on an interesting preserved railway line.
A diesel-themed event took place on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, featuring several historic locomotives and rolling stock. British Rail Class 37 37227, Class 08 08825, and Class 31 97205/31163 were among those present, alongside DATS Class 43 powercars 43066 and 43054, as well as Hanson & Hall liveried Class 50 50008 'Thunderer'. The event included Brake Van rides at Princes Risborough station. One of the powercars was unable to participate due to a mechanical failure.
Soi Buakhao
British Rail Carlisle 1997-InterCity, Parcels & Freight with Classes 31, 37, 60, 87, 90 & 325
This video captures rail traffic in Carlisle during June 1997, featuring a variety of services including Inter-City, Freightliner, Parcels, and MGR workings. Locomotives from classes 31, 37, 82, 87, 90, and 325 EMU are shown in operation. A pair of class 37 locomotives on an MGR service demonstrate a control air transition during a crew change, highlighting the mechanics of train movement. The footage provides insight into the diversity of rail operations at the time.
This video features a visit to the Severn Valley Railway, capturing footage of several diesel locomotives. The locos shown include 60095, D7535, 47749, 37688, 31163 (97205), 88006, 50007, 46010, and 50035. The footage includes a variety of locomotives from different classes, with some appearing to be in operation or on display. The video also mentions Kidderminster Town and Truro as locations associated with the content.
A video captures events from a diesel gala on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, featuring several locomotives including 37227, 66702, 37409, D8568, and 31163. The footage also includes the railway's two bubble cars. The event took place in April 2019, with some locomotives noted for their condition or performance during the day.
Soi Buakhao
British Rail Wales-Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogoch with class 31 & 37, 1995
This video captures railway scenes from 1995 near Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogoch, often abbreviated as Llanfair PG. It features a Class 31 locomotive hauling a nuclear flask, a Class 37 operating a Regional Railways service heading to Holyhead and Crewe, and a Class 153 Sprinter arriving at the station. The footage includes views of the crossing box and its operator, as well as an HST departing from Llandudno Junction bound for Euston. The locations shown include Bangor, Holyhead, Crewe, Euston, and Llandudno Junction.
The event featured rare locomotive 08649, which had recently come from Wolverton works. The recording includes various railway stock, including D5581 and D8568, and highlights locations such as Chinnor, Princes Risborough, and Wolverton. The video provides a glimpse into the operations and events taking place on this heritage railway line.
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This video captures footage from a diesel-themed railway event held in August 2012, featuring various locomotive classes including 08, 17, 31, and 37, along with special vehicles such as the Bubble car and a kettle device. The locations shown include Chinnor, Princes Risborough, Bletchley, Coventry, Gospel Oak, Richmond, Rugby, and Southall. Operators associated with the content are British Railways and GWR, while headcodes 2C14, 2C16, 2S03, and 2T15 are noted.
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This video features a variety of railway stock, including locomotives such as 31163, 33108, 37688, 40106, 41001, 47727, 47749, 50007, 50014, and 50021, captured at a gala event. The footage includes scenes from Bewdley and other locations such as Bridgnorth, Hampton, Hampton Loade, Highley, Kidderminster, and Paddington. Operators associated with the content include GBRF, British Railways, Direct Rail Services, and others. Headcodes 1M66 and 2B91 are also noted in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock on the Severn Valley Railway during the Spring Gala in 2019. The footage includes locomotives and carriages such as 31163, 33108, 37688, 40106, 47749, 50007, 50035, D821, and D1062. The operators associated with the railway include BR - Sectors, British Railways, and GBRF. No headcodes are listed in the metadata.
A light engine consisting of 50014 (50007) and 97205 (31163) is shown at Newton St Loe, operating on the Severn Valley Railway between Eastleigh and Kidderminster. The footage captures the locomotives in service on May 15, 2019. Stock details include multiple units identified with labels 31163, 50007, 50014, and 60014. The operator associated with the recording is GBRF. Location markers indicate Newton St Loe, Eastleigh, Kidderminster, and the Severn Valley Railway. Headcode information is not available in the record.
thehstman
BR Class 31 no: 31163 {97205} & GBRF Class 50 no: 50007 12/05/2019. {Swanage Diesel Gala 2019}.
This video features BR Class 31 no. 31163 and GBRF Class 50 no. 50007 at Swanage, with additional location mentions of Chinnor. The footage is associated with the Swanage Diesel Gala event in 2019. No operator details are explicitly provided for the individual locomotives, though British Railways and GBRF are noted as operators in general. Headcode information is not available in the record.
This video features BR Class 31 No. 31163 (also known as 97205) at Swanage during the Swanage Diesel Gala in 2019. The footage includes additional locomotive numbers mentioned in the description, though only 31163 is clearly identified in the structured metadata. British Railways is noted as the operator, and the location of Swanage is specified. No headcode information is available in the record.
A video featuring British Rail Class 31 no: 97205, identified as 31163, is shown at Swanage. The footage appears to be from an event associated with the Swanage Diesel Gala in 2019. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata beyond the general identification of British Railways as the operator. The record includes details about the stock and location but lacks specific operational data such as headcodes.
A heritage locomotive convoy, including 50007, 31163, 47727, 41001 and five Mk 3 coaches, passes Rowley Regis station on the Severn Valley Railway. The train is operating service 5Z89 between Keighley and Kidderminster. The footage captures this mixed-steam and diesel-powered formation in operation.
Notable machines include Prototype HST 41001, Class 50s GBRf 50007 and Intercity 50031, as well as DRS Class 88 88009 and GBRf Class 47 47727. The railway's own diesel fleet, including units 20031, 37075, and 25059, also participated. Mixed traffic runs with 5820 'Big Jim' and Standard 4 75078 formed unique combinations, such as a rare S160 HST pairing.
BrickishRail
47727, 50007, 50031, 41001 and 97205 Convoy - 5Z56 Leicester L.I.P - Keighley Wvr - 01/05/19
A convoy of historic locomotives, including GBRf 47727, 50007, 50031, 41001, and 31163, is shown being transported from Leicester to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The video captures these locomotives in various liveries, including GBRf, Intercity Swallow, and Railway Technical Centre. The event appears to be part of preparations for a Diesel Gala and Mixed Traffic event on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The convoy includes visiting locos from different railway groups and locations such as Chinnor, Princes Risborough, Severn Valley Railway, and Doncaster.
This video captures a vintage diesel event at Chinnor and Princes Risborough, featuring several historic locomotives. The footage includes Class 31 31163, Class 37 37227, Class 37 37409, Class 66 66702, and Class 17 D8568. The event took place on a Saturday in April 2019, with the video uploaded shortly after. Operators associated with the footage include BR - Sectors, British Railways, and GBRF. Headcodes 2J64 and 8S68 are also noted in the metadata.
It features several locomotives, including 45041, D8188, D8059, 66741, 31163, 50026 Indomitable, D8568, and D8143. The footage includes travel to Princes Risborough mainline station, with additional locations such as Chinnor, Par, Swanage, and the Swanage Railway mentioned. The video provides a visual record of railway operations during this period.
Southernrailwaysfan
Thameslink 319217 'Brighton' Still In Southern Colours + 319218 'Croydon' Repaint At Bedford
This video features two Thameslink Class 319 electric multiple units: 319217 'Brighton' still in Southern colours and 319218 'Croydon' undergoing repaint at Bedford. The footage includes the units in different liveries and locations, with Brighton and Bedford noted as key sites. Operators associated with the content include Great Northern, Southern, and Thameslink. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.