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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 freight train operated by Freightliner, headcode 4M87, is shown traveling from Felixstowe to Trafford Park. The video features four Class 90 locomotives—90013, 90041, 90042, and 90049—at Colchester. Additional stock identified includes a vehicle labeled 31258, though its class is not specified. The footage captures the movement of this freight service along the route, highlighting the locomotives involved.

This video captures railway activity at Bescot in June 1994, showcasing a variety of locomotive classes including 31, 56, and 304. It features freight operations with classes 08, 31, 37, and 56, as well as a class 47-hauled Derby Test Train passing by. The footage also includes a local Walsall service operated by a class 304. The locations mentioned include Corby, Derby, and Walsall. No headcodes are present in the record.

This video captures railway activity at Manchester Victoria in April 1992, during an open day weekend at Longsight Depot. It features various locomotive-hauled special services and a diesel multiple unit (DMU) operating around the area. Locomotives from classes 31, 37, and 56 are visible, along with movements such as light engine operations and a ballast train. The footage provides a nostalgic look at railway operations in the region during that time.