31309

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 labeled 31309 is seen emerging from Sharpthorne Tunnel on the Bluebell Railway. The operator associated with the footage is Southern. No headcode information is available in the record.

This video features a 1988 extract from the Roy Bowden collection, showcasing various locomotives at Crewe and Cricklewood. The footage includes British Railways stock such as classes 31, 37, and 87. While no specific headcodes are identified in the metadata, the content highlights the diversity of rolling stock seen during this period. The video provides a historical glimpse into railway operations in the 1980s.

This video presents a collection of images from the Bescot Depot, Station, and Yard, capturing locomotives that were once stationed or marshalled there between the late 1970s and early 2000s. A range of locomotive types, including classes 150, 153, and 31, are shown in various liveries. The footage also includes references to multiple operators such as British Railways, Direct Rail Services, EWS, Freightliner, Intercity, Virgin Trains, and BR Sectors. Locations mentioned include Cricklewood, Lytham, Tame Bridge Parkway, The Lakes, and Walsall.