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31420
Class 31
Videos featuring 31420
This video captures footage from Bescot Yard during a busy period in June 1997. The scene was filmed from a station footbridge near the M6, and the uploader mentions it as a stop on a journey to Lancashire from South Wales. Several locomotive stock items are identified, including classes 31, 37, and 50, though no operators or headcodes are specified. The location mentioned is Rannoch.
This video features a collection of diesel locomotives from across Britain, showcasing over 160 locos from 17 different classes between 1990 and 2008. Highlights include multiple Class 20, 31, 33, and 37 locomotives in various operations, as well as scenes at locations such as Paddington, Durham, Ribblehead, Salisbury, Whittlesea, Winsford, and Crewkerne. The footage includes a variety of working conditions, from passenger services to coal workings and special events, offering both visual and auditory nostalgia for railway enthusiasts.
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 model railway exhibition took place in Plymouth, featuring a variety of layouts and stalls. The event was held at the YMCA Kitto Centre on Honicknowle Lane, offering more space than the previous year's venue. Attendees had the opportunity to view detailed model railway displays and purchase items from various traders. Stock items included locomotives such as classes 31, 37, 43, 50, and 56, with operators including British Railways, GWR, and others represented. The event highlighted the continued interest in model railways and provided a platform for exhibitors to showcase their work.
This video captures highlights from the Wincanton Model Railway Exhibition, showcasing multiple model railway layouts and traders. The exhibition includes a variety of model stock such as classes 31, 37, 56, 60, and 66, though specific operators are not identified in the metadata. The event also features a café offering tea and cake. While details about locations and headcodes are not available, the video provides an overview of the exhibition's attractions.
A preserved diesel locomotive, D7076, operated on the East Lancashire Railway on a running day in June 1997. The locomotive was substituted with 33117 for one trip to allow testing ahead of an upcoming event. The journey included stops at locations such as Ramsbottom, Irwell Vale, and Rawtenstall, with some delays due to sheep on the line. The video captures the operation of several preserved rail stock, including D7076, 33117, and others, along the East Lancashire Railway route.
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This video captures railway activity at Doncaster in March 1998, during the early stages of privatisation. It features a variety of British Rail-era locomotives and rolling stock, including classes 31, 50, 58, and railbus class 141. The footage includes light engine moves, freight operations by Freightliner, MGR services linked to coal transport, and an HST powered by Valanta. Several operators are represented, including British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Intercity, and others.
Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
Railways 1995. Westbury, Bath, Newport, Barry, Cardiff Docks, Leicester and Worcester
This video features railway footage from 1995, capturing scenes from Westbury, Newport, Barry, Leicester, and other locations. The content includes edited clips recorded by Mike Price during a time when rail photography was more accessible. The structured metadata identifies stock number 31420, along with operators such as British Railways and Network South East. No headcodes are listed in the current record.
This video captures footage from around London stations in December 1996. It features various railway stock, including classes 31, 37, 60, and 90, though specific operators are not identified for these vehicles. The locations shown include Euston, London King's Cross, and Preston, among others. While the record includes details about stock and locations, headcode information is missing.
It features a Class 56-hauled tour at Winslow and activity at Bletchley, including bubble car DMUs, a Class 08 shunting an Anglia EMU, freight trains, and Inter-City services. British Railways and Intercity are noted as operators, with locations including Bletchley. The footage includes locomotives from classes 31, 47, 56, 90, and DMUs.
This video captures railway scenes from Banbury in the late 1990s, featuring several locomotives. It includes footage of Class 37 37023 and Class 31 31420 on 18 July 1997, as well as two Class 31 locomotives recorded on 8 August 1997. The video also shows Class 37 37717. No operator details are provided for the stock, though Intercity is noted as an operator in the metadata. The footage appears to be sourced from Video 8.
This video captures train activity at Glasgow Central and surrounding areas. It features multiple trains, including several Class 156 and Class 314 units, operated by Scot Rail. Additional locations shown include Neilston, Newton, and Paisley Canal. The record does not include headcode information.