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31401
Class 31
Videos featuring 31401
This video features a railtour operated by British Railways, showcasing Class 31 and Class 37 diesel locomotives. The footage includes the locomotives labeled 31401, 37407, and 37423. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata. The content is part of a railtour organized by Retro Railtours, referred to as the "Retro Cestrian Bard." The video provides a visual record of these historic locomotives in operation.
This video captures a visit to Carlisle Kingmoor Depot, featuring railway stock including classes 20, 31, 37, 47, and 57. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Newport, Lee, Preston, and Carlisle. The audio mentions a loco-hauled journey involving train number 68004, with details of the route and stations provided in an external source. The event took place during an open day at Kingmoor Depot, with enthusiastic attendees contributing to the atmosphere.
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.
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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 explores the history of British Rail Class 26 and Class 27 locomotives, known as the 'Scottish Sulzers,' which served the Scottish Region. It highlights their role in hauling passenger and freight services across the Highlands and their preservation today. The content includes rare images and historical insights into these iconic diesel engines. Several Class 27 and Class 31 locomotives are mentioned, along with locations such as Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Kyle of Lochalsh. Various headcodes associated with services operated by British Railways are also noted.
The event featured a variety of scales and themes, including British and Continental railways, with some narrow gauge representations. Notable layouts included Cadbury Land, Avon Point, and Sevenside Steel, among others. Several locomotive stock items were identified, including classes 31, 37, and 60, though no specific operators or headcodes were recorded in the metadata.
A Class 37 diesel locomotive, identified as 37401 'Mary Queen of Scots', is shown departing from York Parcels Sidings with a train heading towards Doncaster West Yard. Other Class 37 locomotives, including 37409, are also noted in the metadata. Operators associated with the footage include British Railways, LNER, and Network Rail, while locations mentioned are York and Doncaster. No headcode information is available in the current record.
This video captures scenes from Paddington in late summer 1985, showcasing a variety of railway stock including Inter-City 125s in original colours, Class 47 and 50 locomotives, and Class 31 units involved in ECS moves. It also features London Underground C Stock in its original configuration. The footage includes 50 025 'Invincible' in Large Logo livery, though it later suffered damage at West Ealing. The video provides a nostalgic look at railway operations from that era.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Transrail in Cardiff and Newport, plus 3 min with a 37 climb up Stormy Bank in 1996
This video features railway scenes from Cardiff and Newport, including freight operations and yard activity at Newport station, now a car park. It also includes footage of a locomotive climbing Stormy Bank, with the 37799 mentioned as the engine involved. Additional locomotives identified in the footage include several classes 31, 37, and 60. The video was recorded using older tapes and shows clips from around 1996.
A video captures Direct Rail Services trains 37419 and 37405 departing Norwich station, heading towards Great Yarmouth. Other rolling stock including units numbered 37401, 37405, 37417, and 37425 are also present in the footage. The scene is dated 10th November 2015. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
A train journey from Newport to Carlisle is captured, featuring the 68004 "Rapid" arriving at Newport with multiple coaches. The route includes stops at Bristol Parkway, Swindon, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Crewe, Oxenholme, Penrith, and Carlisle. Various locomotives and rolling stock are mentioned, along with operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Scot Rail. The on-board service is highlighted, with mention of food and drinks provided by Pathfinder staff during the long journey.
This video captures rail traffic involving multiple locomotives, including 31401, 33030, 37402, 37407, and 37604. The footage is associated with locations such as Sellafield, Carnforth, and Crewe. The operator involved is Direct Rail Services (DRS). The video was recorded on or around 25 June 2014, though the exact date is not specified in the metadata. Some details, such as headcodes, are not present in the record.