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31240
Class 31
Videos featuring 31240
This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 58, a modular diesel locomotive designed in the 1980s for freight haulage. It covers its origins, engineering innovations, and service at Toton Depot before its decline due to coal reduction and privatization. The documentary also highlights its later use in Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as well as preservation efforts. Key locations include Birmingham New Street, Chesterfield, Doncaster, and Wolverhampton, with headcodes such as 1E31 and 1M07 identified. Operators associated with the locomotives include British Railways and Blue Pullman.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 20, 31, 37, and 43, along with headcodes such as 0Z25 and 1Z08. It includes footage from locations like Carlisle, Carnforth, and Newcastle, with operators such as Avanti West Coast, LNER, and Network Rail identified. The content appears to be a recap of train spotting activities during the Spring and Summer of 2025, acknowledging contributions from a fellow enthusiast.
This video captures scenes from Stratford Traction Maintenance Depot in East London during July 1992. It shows Class 31 locomotives in operation, along with stabled and withdrawn examples of Classes 08, 31, 33, 47, and 50. A Derby RTC DMU is also visible. The depot, once the largest in the country, was significantly reduced by this time. No headcodes are noted in the record.