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31423
Class 31
Videos featuring 31423
A railtour service operating between Stratford and Stalybridge is shown in this video. The train includes carriages numbered 31423, 37407, and 37423. The headcode for the journey is 1Z39. The operators associated with the recording include British Railways, Europhoenix, and Northern.
This video captures footage from Rugby Station in May 1992, during the British Rail Sectorisation era. The station, a key junction on the West Coast Main Line, shows light engine activity and through trains, with no indication of passenger congestion. Featured locomotives include Class 31 diesel units and electric traction such as Class 86 and 87 locomotives, alongside EMUs like the Class 310. The footage highlights the pre-modernisation layout of Rugby, preserving the atmosphere of a major railway hub at the start of the 1990s.
This video features classic diesel locomotives from the 1980s, including Class 31, Class 37 and Class 40 models, captured in footage around Nuneaton Station. The material provides a nostalgic look at the West Coast Main Line during the British Railways era, showcasing freight trains, passenger services and shunting activities. The film highlights the variety of vintage diesel locomotives that were prominent on British railways before modernisation.
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 captures a variety of train movements across the Midlands and surrounding areas, featuring both modern and classic locomotives. It includes scenes of 37884 hauling Class 769 units through Worcestershire towards Long Marston, as well as footage of 37423 taking two Class 769s into the same facility. Additional clips show 68002 working a Tesco intermodal service and 37884 passing through Reading en route to Wembley Yard. The video also includes earlier footage from the previous day’s operations, highlighting various freight and stock movements across multiple locations.
This video captures scenes from the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Gala, featuring multiple Class 37 diesel locomotives including 37423, 37250, and 37264. The footage includes activity at locations such as Ince, Kidderminster, and Ware. The video also shows 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' in operation. The content highlights the movement of historic stock during a special event, with some scenes involving rain.
A rail vehicle, identified as 37423, was seen operating with its associated stock at Bishops Lydeard station on the West Somerset Railway. The footage captures the train departing the station and navigating through Norton Fitzwarren, where it sets back to complete a turn. The location was used for filming scenes of Apple TV’s new thriller 'Down Cemetery Road', which features Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. The railway was temporarily modified with modern signage and digital boards as part of the production. Other rail vehicles and locations including Crowcombe Heathfield, Taunton, and Williton are also referenced in the metadata.
This video provides a historical look at Rugby Midland Station during the early to mid-1990s, before major changes were implemented in the late 2000s. It highlights the infrastructure that remained from that era, offering insight into the station's appearance and operations prior to its significant remodelling. The footage is accompanied by a description detailing the station's history, including its construction in 1885 and its role during a time when Rugby had two railway stations. The video includes references to rail stock and operators associated with the period.
This video captures a variety of trains at Stratford, including units from Greater Anglia and other operators. The footage includes several train types such as 31, 321, and 378 class locomotives, along with services from London Overground, Elizabeth line, London Underground, DLR, and freight operations. Stratford is highlighted for its accessibility and the diversity of rail services passing through, including connections to Stratford International and potential Eurostar and Kent high-speed services.
This video features a collection of historical photographs focusing on Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Road Depot, with some images from an Open Day in 1991 and a High Speed Train at Bristol Parkway. The content includes various railway stock such as classes 150, 159, 166, and 31, 33, and 37, along with operators including Blue Pullman, British Railways, Cross Country, GWR, and Intercity. Some locations mentioned are Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, and Eastleigh. The record does not include headcode information.
This video features various railway footage captured along the Cumbrian Coast between Lancaster and Ravenglass. It includes scenes of Direct Rail Services locomotives, such as 31423, 37069, 37259, 37402, 37423, 37606, and 37612, operating on the route. Specific locations mentioned include Kirkby, Millom, and Ravenglass, with some shots taken near Kirkby in Furness. The footage includes a light engine and various train services during the period. Some operational details are noted, but headcode information is not available in the current record.
A video captures locomotives including 37423 in and around Carnforth. Other stock identified includes 31423, 31427, 350410, 37420, 37421, 37424, and 37425. The operators associated with the video are British Railways and Direct Rail Services (DRS). The footage is limited to location details, with Carnforth and The Lakes noted as locations. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features light engines 31601 and 31190 operating on two services in May 2015. The first shows the pair hauling a train between Willesden Euroterminal and Bristol Barton Hill, while the second captures 31601 working alone on a service from Bristol Barton Hill to Buckfastleigh. The footage includes scenes at locations such as Flax Bourton and Buckfastleigh. Some stock and operator information is present, though headcode details are missing from the record.
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