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Previously known as: D5601
Videos tagged with these previous numbers are included below.

31180

Class 31

Videos featuring 31180

· including videos tagged as D5601
This video explores early diesel and electric locomotives used by British Railways, showcasing a range of black and white and colour images from the period when steam locomotives were being replaced. It features various locomotive types including classes 60, 70, 92, and 52, as well as diesel multiple units (DMUs) such as D1048, D205, D212, and others. The footage includes references to locations across the UK network, including Stoke-on-Trent, East Finchley, Exeter St Davids, Goring & Streatley, Hither Green, Leamington Spa, Maiden Newton, Peterborough, and Reading. Headcodes such as 1A20, 1A23, 1A72, and others are also mentioned.
Tagged as D5601
This video captures the 2026 Buxton Railex model railway exhibition, which featured a variety of layouts in different scales and gauges displayed across two halls. Attendees explored both familiar and new model railway setups, highlighting the event's expanded scope. The footage includes mentions of several railway-related locations, though no specific train operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video showcases historical footage of British Railways steam train operations between London Kings Cross and the Peterborough area during the late 1940s to the 1960s. It features various locomotives, including classes 40 and 60, captured at locations such as Peterborough, Biggleswade, Finsbury Park, and Potters Bar. The content provides a visual record of the era's railway activity, highlighting the presence of multiple steam engines operating on the East Coast Main Line route.
Tagged as D5601
This video features re-mastered archive footage of British Railways operations in the Peak Forest area during the 1990s, focusing on Great Rocks Junction and Peak Forest Sidings. It includes diesel locomotives from classes 31 and 37, with specific examples such as 31180, 31270, 31294, 31306, 37026, 37066, 37075, 37107, 37414, and 37417. The footage captures railway activity between July 1991 and October 1994, with enhanced video quality and colour correction applied to the original material.
This video explores the history and legacy of the British Rail Class 47, a key diesel locomotive in UK railway history. It covers its design, technical features, various liveries, sub-classes, and continued use on heritage lines. The footage includes examples of Class 47 locomotives with labels such as 31109, 31121, and others, operating under operators like British Railways and Intercity. Locations featured include Birmingham New Street, Banbury, Bangor, and several other stations across the UK. Headcodes such as 1F16, 1M09, and 6F30 are also noted in the metadata.
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.
This video features a variety of railway stock including classes 20, 31, 350, 37, 450, and 60, though no specific operator is identified. The locations shown include Weston-super-Mare, Burnham, Eastleigh, Forest Gate, and Lake. The record does not include any headcodes.
A video capturing the 2025 Weston-Super-Mare Model Railway Exhibition held at Priory Community School, showcasing a variety of model railway layouts across two halls. The exhibition features different gauges and themes, including continental scenes, branch lines, modern traction, and shunting dioramas. The event took place on Sunday, with additional model railway exhibitions planned in the area. Several locations are mentioned, including Weston-super-Mare and Burnham, though no specific train operators or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
It includes footage of limestone trains operating at Peak Forest Sidings and a locomotive named Blue John in action at Earles Sidings. The recording provides a historical view of British Railways operations during the early 1990s.
This video contains additional unseen footage captured in September, which was not included in a previous main September video. It features various railway stock, including classes 31, 43, and 66, with associated labels such as 31180, 43154, 43170, 43182, 59201, 66154, 66177, and 66951. Operators represented in the metadata include DB Schenker, EWS, First Great Western, Freightliner, GWR, LNER, Network Rail, and South Western Railway. Headcodes present are 4L30, 6E68, and 6O76. Location information is not available in the current record.