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31201
Class 31
Videos featuring 31201
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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Mostly orange! “Joanne” 67776 4L08 with 35 containers 14;38 7E 19/9/2025
A train operated by GBRF, identified as 66776 with headcode 4L08, is shown running from Doncaster Iport to London Gateway carrying 35 containers. The locomotive is described as mostly orange and appears to be part of a freight service. British Railways is also noted as an operator in the metadata. The video captures this intermodal train in operation, though specific details about the route or additional context are not provided.
This video shows Hawkesbury Lane signalbox on the Coventry to Nuneaton branch in January 1989. The signalbox controlled a level crossing, Murco tanks siding, and several sidings nearby. It closed in 2009, with control transferred to the West Midlands Signalling Centre. The footage includes scenes of regular Murco tank trains arriving and brief interior shots of the signalbox. A British Railways locomotive, likely class 31 number 31201, is also visible.
It features various locomotive classes including 31, 37, 58, and 68, operating under British Railways. The footage includes both passenger and freight services at a busy junction with connections to Nuneaton and Birch Coppice. Additional scenes from Sutton Park show a single Class 37 in operation. The video offers a nostalgic look back at this era of railway activity.
This video features a collection of train spotting highlights from January to May 2023, capturing various railway stock and locations across the UK. The footage includes locomotives such as classes 31, 313, 37, 465, 67, and 47, along with appearances by operators including Blue Pullman, BR - Sectors, British Railways, DB Schenker, Network Rail, Southeastern, and Southern. The locations shown include Bexhill, Canterbury West, Cheddington, Cooden Beach, Denmark Hill, Hastings, Hove, Ilkley, and Lewes. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures scenes from Arpley Junction near Warrington in July 1992, showcasing British Railways operations during the early 1990s. It features a variety of locomotives including classes 20, 31, and 60, with some units visible in stabling sidings. The footage was filmed from a supermarket car park, providing a clear view of the signalbox and surrounding tracks. The video offers a nostalgic look at railway activity during this period, highlighting the presence of older locomotive classes that are no longer in service.
This video features a collection of railway stock, including multiple Class 31 and Class 313 diesel locomotives, captured at various locations such as Bexhill, Brighton, Luton, Moorgate, and Worthing. The footage appears to be related to the final approach of a train to the buffers, with no headcode information available in the metadata. Several operators are associated with the content, including British Railways, Great Northern, London Northwestern Railway, and others.
This video captures train activity at Lewes. Multiple rail vehicles are identified, including classes 31, 313, and 377, though operators associated with these units are not specified in the metadata. The footage provides a visual record of trains present at this location, offering insight into the types of rolling stock commonly seen in the area. No headcodes are listed, and further details about specific services or routes are not included in the available data.
This video captures freight train activity at Warrington Bank Quay in the North West during March 1995. It features various locomotives including classes 31, 37, and others, with operations involving light engine moves, engineers' trains, MGR coal trains, nuclear flasks, and Freightliner services. The footage highlights the busy nature of the location at that time. British Railways and Freightliner are identified as operators in the scene. No headcodes were recorded in the metadata.
This video features Southern Class 313 electric multiple units, specifically 313205 and 313201, operating on a shuttle service between Brighton and Lewes. The footage was filmed at several locations along the route, including Brighton, London Road (Brighton), Moulsecoomb, and Lewes. Additional locations mentioned include Chichester, Eastbourne, Littlehampton, Seaford, and Worthing. The operators involved are British Railways and Southern. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video features Southern Railway stock at Barnham. The footage includes locomotives 31201 and 313201, though operator details are not specified. Additional locations mentioned in the metadata include Chichester, Seaford, and Worthing. Headcode information is not available in the current record.
This video captures Southern Railway Class 377 and Class 313 electric multiple units at Littlehampton. The footage includes several units, identified as 377147, 377463, 31001, 31201, and 313201. The operator is noted as Southern, and the location is clearly Littlehampton. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video shows a six-car Class 313/2 train, consisting of units 313201 and 313205, arriving at Brighton. The footage is associated with the Southern operator. No headcode information is available in the record.