31283

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.

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 It shows Class 31 locomotives in operation, along with stabled and withdrawn examples of Classes 08, 31, 33, 47, and 50.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.

This video captures locomotives at Birmingham New Street in 1988, showcasing a mix of British Railways stock including classes 31 and 50, as well as some from Europhoenix. The footage is part of an edited collection from the Roy Bowden archive, highlighting the variety of locomotives present during that period. No specific headcodes are identified in the record.

This video showcases locomotives at Birmingham New Street in 1988, highlighting the transition from BR blue livery as Class 45 peaks began to disappear. It features footage of multiple steam and diesel locomotives, including 31283 (Class 31), 50009 (Class 50), and 50036 (Class 50). The content is drawn from the Roy Bowden collection and provides a glimpse into the variety of rolling stock present at the station during this period. British Railways and South West Trains are noted as operators, though specific headcodes are not included in the record.

This video shows the Severn Valley Railway with a number of steam and diesel locomotives, including D1048 Western Lady and 20142. The footage includes scenes at Kidderminster Diesel Depot and along the Severn Valley Railway line. Several locomotives are identified, such as 31283, 37260, 37263, and 37283. A headcode of 1V71 is also noted in the metadata.

This video captures railway activity at Northampton during a winter gala event. It features locomotives including classes 31 and 47, with specific stock numbers identified as 31283, 31289, and 47205. The operators associated with the footage are listed as BR - Sectors and British Railways. While no headcodes are provided in the metadata, the video offers a visual record of the event, showcasing historical railway stock in operation. Some details may be limited due to missing information in the current record.

This video captures a visit to Stratford TMD during the summer of 1991, showing a range of stored and withdrawn locomotives, including several Class 50s and Class 31s. Among the locos featured is one of the 31s that famously fell down an embankment at Brent Cross. The depot was described as largely derelict at the time, though it remained in operation until 2001 when services were relocated. The site is now located under the Westfield shopping centre.