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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.

This video explores the RAILFREIGHT Red Stripe livery introduced by British Rail in the mid-1980s, focusing on various locomotive classes that adopted this scheme. It features images of Classes 20, 26, and 31, among others, captured at locations including Pontefract Baghill, Basingstoke, Cardiff Central, and several other stations across the UK. The content provides a visual overview of these locomotives during the transition period when British Rail was reorganising its operations.

This video captures the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Diesel Festival held at Bewdley Tunnel-Foley Park. It features a variety of diesel locomotives, including classes 14, 31, 33, 40, 44, 46, and 50, with specific examples such as 31466, 33012, 40106, 44004, and 46045. The event took place on May 19, 2022, and highlights the railway's heritage and operational activities during the festival.