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31430
Class 31
Names carried:
Sister Dora
Videos featuring 31430
A visit to the Chasewater Railway during their Rails & Ales festival is captured in this footage, featuring diesel train rides operated by 313394. The railway, located around Chasewater in Staffordshire, offers heritage experiences with various rolling stock on display. The Baguley Marston Thompson Evershed LTD shunter provided short brake van rides at Brownhills West. The video highlights the welcoming atmosphere and behind-the-scenes locomotive works, including mentions of Kerr Stuart 4388 and Neilson & Co No 293.
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 identified as 31430 'Sister Dora' is shown wheelslipping at Eridge on the Spa Valley Railway, heading towards Tunbridge Wells West. The footage captures this event on what appears to be a heritage railway line, with no operator specified in the metadata. Additional details about the specific train service or journey are not included in the available data.
A video shows services on the Spa Valley Railway operating under a 'Green Timetable' following work to replace Broom Lane Bridge. The services ran between Groombridge and Eridge, with locomotives including Southern Railway's 'Battle of Britain' Class 34053 "Sir Keith Park" and British Railways Class 31 No.31430 "Sister Dora". The footage was recorded on 19 April 2026.
This video commemorates the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the British Railways blue livery and double arrow logo. It outlines the transition from steam to diesel and electric traction in the mid-1960s, including the standardisation of Rail Blue as the primary colour for locomotives and rolling stock. The new corporate identity replaced earlier symbols such as the Lion and Wheel emblem with the Double Arrow logo designed by Gerry Barney. The footage includes various railway assets, operators such as British Railways, Network South East, and Southern, and locations including Brookmans Park, Dungeness, London Euston, and others. Headcodes associated with services are also noted.
A visit to the Spa Valley Railway features a selection of diesel locomotives, including 31430, 47580, and 73140, which was operating its final runs on the line before relocating. The footage captures these machines in action along parts of the railway, with locations such as Eridge and Groombridge featured. The event took place during a gala on the Spa Valley Railway, showcasing historic locomotives in operation.
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This video captures footage from the Spa Valley Railway Diesel Gala 2025, featuring multiple locomotives and railcars. The content includes scenes from locations such as Eridge, Groombridge, Hope, Reading, Tunbridge Wells, and along the Spa Valley Railway. Identified stock includes classes 171, 31, 465, 47, 66, and 73, with associated headcodes 2C63 and 2V76. Operators represented are British Railways and Southern. The video is split into two parts due to its length.
This video captures several historic diesel locomotives at the Spa Valley Railway Diesel Gala. Locomotives including 31430, 47580, and 73140 are seen at various points along the line, with additional mentions of other units. The event took place on the Spa Valley Railway, with locations such as Eridge and Groombridge featured. The footage includes a headcode of 2C63. Operators associated with the railway include British Railways and Southern.
Additional stock numbers identified include 171201, 171806, and 31430. The footage includes scenes from locations such as Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, and Eridge. Headcodes 2C63 and 2V76 are also noted in the metadata.
This video features a compilation of train horns and whistles recorded across various locations in the UK. It includes sounds from multiple train stock types, such as classes 158, 165, 171, 20, 31, and 37, operated by companies including Avanti West Coast, BR - Sectors, British Railways, DB Schenker, DC Rail, Freightliner, Gatwick Express, GBRF, LNER, and Southeastern. The recordings were captured at locations such as Acton Central, Appledore, Ashford, Balcombe, Bedford, Bexhill, Bushey, Charing, Clapham Junction, and Datchet. Headcodes identified in the video include 1I13 and 9T61.
This video features a compilation of 18 steam locomotives from the Southern Railway and its constituent companies, including the SECR, LSWR, and LBSCR, across nine different classes. The footage includes locomotives operating on both heritage lines and the mainline network. Notable locomotives include SR Battle of Britain Class 34072 '257 Squadron', SR West Country Class 34026 'Eddystone', and SR Merchant Navy Class 35006 'Peninsular & Oriental S.N.Co'. The video includes footage from locations such as Battle, Bluebell Railway, East Grinstead, Newport, Poplar, and others.
A video captures the Spa Valley Railway's annual summer diesel gala, featuring multiple locomotives operating over three days in early August. The footage was recorded at locations including the Spa Valley Railway and High Rocks. Several diesel engines are identified, with headcode 2D73 noted in the metadata. The event included a variety of classes such as Class 31, 33, 50, and 73 locomotives.
A train featuring multiple preserved locomotives is shown on the Spa Valley Railway, with 50021 leading 33202, D7535, 31430, and 73140 at Pokehill Crossing. The return journey is captured at Forge Farm Crossing. The event appears to be part of the railway's annual summer diesel gala. No headcodes are recorded in the metadata.
This video captures footage from the Spa Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala held at Eridge in August 2024. It features various railway stock, including classes 171, 31, 33, and 50, as well as headcodes 2D73 and 2T65. The locations shown include the Spa Valley Railway, Eridge, and Groombridge. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Europhoenix, and Southern. The video provides a visual record of the event, showcasing railway operations and heritage elements during the gala.
A video captures Class 31/4 locomotive 31430 'Sister Dora' departing Eridge for Tunbridge Wells West on the Spa Valley Railway. The footage shows the freshly repainted locomotive in operation, with additional Class 31/4 locomotive 31439 also identified in the scene. The locations involved include Eridge, Tunbridge Wells West, and the Spa Valley Railway. No operator or headcode information is provided in the metadata.
It features a variety of railway stock, including Class 31, 33, and 37 locomotives, as well as multiple diesel multiple units (DMUs) and electric multiple units (EMUs). The footage highlights the activity at the station during the event, which included several special services and a range of exhibits. Several locations near Crewe are mentioned, though no specific headcodes are identified in the record.
A video captures mixed traction operations on the Spa Valley Railway during a spring gala event. It features steam and diesel locomotives, including 33063, 31430, and 20063, operating between locations such as Eridge, Groombridge, High Rocks, and Tunbridge Wells West. The footage includes various train movements and combinations, highlighting the railway's historic and varied rolling stock in action.
It features multiple trains, including classes 171 and 31, with headcode 2J69 identified. The event took place on Saturday, 25th March 2023, and includes footage of historic and modern traction types operating on the line. No further details about specific operators or additional stock are provided in the metadata.
This video captures the movement of locomotives 31430 and 171802, along with another 171-class unit numbered 171812, at Eridge. The footage is associated with British Railways and Southern operators. While specific headcodes are not included in the record, the video provides a visual account of railway activity at this location. Some details may be limited due to missing information in the current metadata.
This video captures railway scenes from July 1993 at Rotherham Central, Stockport, and Manchester Victoria. It features British Rail passenger trains hauled by classes 31, 37, and 47, as well as slam door DMUs, EMUs, a Pacer, and a freight train. The footage includes various locomotives and rolling stock from the era, showcasing operations during that time period.
It shows trains at Eridge and Groombridge, with additional locations including Tonbridge. The footage includes locomotives such as 31430, 33063, 73140, and 73141. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, GBRF, and Southern. A headcode of 2T56 is also noted in the metadata.
This video captures railway scenes from September 1993, featuring various locomotives and trains in operation. It shows the ECS from an Inter-City service departing Liverpool Lime Street, accompanied by a Class 47 and Class 31 locomotive. At Liverpool Low Level, Class 508 electric multiple units operated by Merseyrail are visible. The footage also includes shots of Class 304 slam door EMUs at Crewe. Operators mentioned include British Railways, Intercity, Merseyrail, Network South East, Scot Rail, and Southern.
This video explores the Uckfield branch line, visiting several stations along the route. It highlights various railway features and observations, including step-free access improvements, a steam train, and historical context related to a 1994 crash near Cowden. The journey includes stops at locations such as Uckfield, Crowborough, East Grinstead, and Edenbridge, among others. The footage also notes some unusual findings like incorrect signage and an unexplained railway carriage.
This video highlights key events on UK mainline and heritage railways in 2021, including the end of HST services on the Midland Mainline and the farewell to LNER A4 60009 'Union of South Africa'. It also covers the return of several steam locomotives to service, such as BR Class 50 50044 'Exeter' and L&Y Claas 25 957. The video mentions the movement of A4 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' from the National Railway Museum in York for final overhaul work in Crewe. Various railway operators, locations, and locomotive stock are referenced throughout the content.
This video features a variety of diesel locomotives and railcars at the Spa Valley Railway's Summer Diesel Gala. The locomotives include 31430, 33002, 33063, D8188, and 73140, along with railcars 1317 and 1497. The event took place at the Spa Valley Railway, with headcode 1M35 associated with the footage. Operators British Railways and Network South East are linked to the content.
This video features locomotive 171727 and 31430 on the Spa Valley Railway at Eridge. The footage was recorded during a recreation of a historical event involving 34095 Brentor. The operators associated with the stock include British Railways and Southern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video features Bulleid Light Pacific 34053 'Sir Keith Park' operating as a recreation of the lost West Country Class 34095 'Brentor' on the Spa Valley Railway. It runs services between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge, alongside Class 31 31430 'Sister Dora'. The locomotive 34053 is one of twenty surviving Bulleid Light Pacifics and moved to the Spa Valley Railway in September 2020. Other stock mentioned includes 171201, 31430, and 56092. The locations covered include Ashurst, Berwick, Brighton, Buxted, Cowden, Crowborough, Dormans, Eastbourne, and Eastleigh.
This video captures footage from the Spa Valley Railway during their 2019 Summer Diesel Gala, featuring several diesel locomotives. The locos included are 27001, 31430, 33063, D832, 73140, and D821, with the latter being a Class 42 'Warship' making its first visit to the line. The clips were recorded at various locations along the Spa Valley Railway and include scenes of operational activity.
This video captures locomotives 31430 Sister Dora and 34053 Sir Keith Park at Eridge. Additional locations mentioned include Ashurst, Crowborough, Edenbridge Town, Groombridge, High Rocks, Horsted Keynes, Keith, Stonegate, Wadhurst. The operator associated with the video is British Railways. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A video captures a train journey on the Spa Valley Railway, featuring locomotive 31430 operating between Eridge and Tunbridge Wells West. The footage includes scenes of the train in motion along the route, with some action sequences included. The record contains details about the stock involved and the locations covered but lacks information regarding the operator or headcode associated with the service.
This video captures footage from the Spa Valley Railway during an autumn diesel gala event, featuring locomotives 31430 and 33063. The clips were recorded near Groombridge at Pokehill Crossing. No operator or headcode information is included in the metadata.
This video features a collection of footage showcasing Class 31 diesel locomotives in service on the mainline between 2009 and 2016, along with some that have since entered preservation. It includes various locomotive numbers such as 31105, 31106, 31190, 31233, and 31459 operating on routes across the UK. Locations shown include Cholsey, Leigh-on-Sea, Grove Park, Hither Green, and others. Headcodes such as 1Z07, 1Z60, and 5Z31 are noted in the footage.
A British Railways Type 2 Class 27 diesel locomotive, numbered 27001, and a Class 31 locomotive, numbered 31430, are shown working on the Spa Valley Railway. Both locomotives are in British rail corporate blue livery. The footage captures their operations on a preserved heritage railway line.
A train service operated by Network Rail is shown traveling from Derby to Shrewsbury, with the route passing through Water Orton. The video captures a test train, potentially including units 31285 and others, which was approximately 15 minutes late as it passed Water Orton. No headcodes are provided in the record.
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31265
This video presents a slideshow of photographs taken in the 1980s, capturing various railway scenes from different locations. The images feature multiple train stock types, including classes 31 and 37, with operators such as British Railways, Hanson & Hall, Intercity, and Scot Rail identified. Locations shown include Bristol Temple Meads, Lake, and Salisbury. While the video includes nostalgic reflections on the era of trains, it also notes that the background music is of low quality. The content provides a visual journey through railway history with limited additional metadata available.