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Previously known as: D5616
Videos tagged with these previous numbers are included below.

31406

Class 31

Videos featuring 31406

· including videos tagged as D5616
This video captures archive footage from March 1993 showing the final operations at Wednesbury Yard before its closure. It features Class 31 locomotives, including 31147 and 31405, performing shunting movements. The yard was a key hub for West Midlands rail freight during its operational years, but declining local industry and shifting traffic to roads marked the end of an era in the early 1990s. No specific locations or headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including locomotives and powercars, captured during operations in Worcester Shrub Hill and other locations such as Doncaster, Kidderminster, London Paddington, and Reading. The footage includes multiple classes of rolling stock, with headcodes indicating various services. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Colas, DB Schenker, GWR, LNER, Network Rail, and others.
This video shows a railway scene involving multiple stock units, including 37800 and 231006. The footage features movement near Holyhead and Chester. A headcode of 5Q78 is associated with the content. Operators linked to the video include Europhoenix, Northern, and Transport For Wales. No further details about the specific events or context are provided in the metadata.
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 captures railway activity at London King's Cross Station in early 2010, during a period of significant transformation. It features various train classes including Class 31, Class 321, Class 365, and Class 43 units, operated by British Railways, East Coast, Hull Trains, and others. The footage highlights the ongoing changes at King's Cross as part of a major regeneration project, alongside the continued use of traditional rolling stock on suburban services. Additional locations such as Doncaster, Hope, and London Euston are also referenced in the metadata.
This video captures railway scenes from the North West of England in March 2000, during the privatisation era. It features various locomotive classes including 20, 37, 47, 66, and 92 operating on parcels, freight, and test trains at Warrington Bank Quay. At Manchester Piccadilly, additional classes such as 37, 57, 101, and 158 are visible. The footage includes a mix of British Rail era stock and operators, highlighting the transition period in railway operations.
This video captures a notable flying display at the Royal International Air Tattoo, featuring rare aircraft such as the USAF Lockheed U-2S spy plane and the Brazilian Air Force's Embraer KC-390 Millennium. It also includes appearances by the Danish F-16AM Fighting Falcon and a Boeing F-15QA test flight. The footage highlights a NATO 75th anniversary flypast with participating fast jets from member nations. While some railway-related metadata is present, the content primarily focuses on aviation events.
This video shows historical freight operations at Wednesbury Yard in the West Midlands during its decline in the early 1990s. It features the arrival of three Class 31 locomotives, with shunting activities taking place. The footage highlights the shift from rail to road for freight movement as local industries declined. No specific operators are identified beyond British Railways, and location details are not provided in the metadata.
This video shows a Class 31 diesel locomotive, numbered 31406, operating as part of a double-headed train with a Class 73. The footage appears to capture the train arriving at Lydney Junction, with additional references to Dean and Norchard. While specific operator details are not provided in the metadata, the locations mentioned suggest the scene is set within the Dean Forest area. The record lacks information on the operator and headcode, so these details may be unavailable or not included in the current dataset.