31288

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.

A locomotive identified as 31289 is seen on the Northampton & Lamport Railway. The video includes footage of another locomotive, 31288, and features locations in Northampton and Brampton. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.

This video captures footage from the Coalville Depot open day in 1987, featuring a variety of steam and diesel locomotives. Among the highlights are railtours D200, Cromptons, and several steam locos including Flying Scotsman. The event showcases the depot during a time when it was still active, before coal mining closures led to reduced operations. Locations mentioned include Leicester, Hither Green, Stone, and Rainhill. The footage provides a glimpse into the past of British Railways and its operations at Coalville.