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Previously known as: 31129 D5547
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31461

Class 31

Videos featuring 31461

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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.
Tagged as 31129
A Class 31 diesel locomotive, No. 31128, is seen carrying out a series of shunt moves at Worcester Yard to position itself for the recovery of a failed track machine. The footage captures the locomotive preparing to take the tamper DR80214 in tow for transport to Derby RTC. The video highlights operational railway activity involving classic English Electric power and includes various yard movements.
Tagged as 31129
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 Crewe in 1990, featuring multiple locomotives and carriages. It includes movements involving classes 31, 37, and others, with mention of the APT in the distance. The footage is part of a VHS series and highlights the variety of traction types present during that time. Some specific stock items identified include 31429, 31461, and 37427. Operators associated with the content include British Railways and Intercity. The record lacks headcode information.
This video captures railway activity at Kidderminster, featuring shunt moves and a smoky Class 31 diesel locomotive starting up. Two Class 31 locomotives, numbered 31461 and 31466, are identified in the footage. The operators associated with the content include British Railways, EWS, and West Midlands Trains. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video captures shunting activity involving Class 08 locomotive 13201 at Kidderminster, preparing stock for the 4079 'Pendennis Castle' and adding to loads for test runs. It also features Class 31 locomotives 31461, 31464, and 31466, along with two Class 196 units, 196003 and 196005, during a test run. The footage was recorded on a windy afternoon, which affected the sound quality. The locations shown include Kidderminster, Kidderminster Town, Minster, and the Severn Valley Railway.
It features multiple locomotives, including classes 172, 31, and 43, as well as a headcode of 1A69. The locations shown include Kidderminster, Oxford, and the Severn Valley Railway itself. Several operators are associated with the video, including Avanti West Coast, British Railways, and West Midlands Trains.
This video captures railway scenes from Lancaster and Crewe in April 1990, featuring various locomotives including classes 31, 37, 85, 87, HST, and DMUs. The footage includes morning services at Lancaster, a stop at Wigan, and arrival at Crewe. The recording shows a range of British Railways stock operating on passenger routes during this period. Some locomotives are identified by their numbers, though operator details are not specified in the metadata. The video provides a historical glimpse into railway operations from over 30 years ago.
This video features footage from Morpeth Railway Station, capturing various train services on the East Coast Mainline. It includes London North Eastern Railway 225s and HSTs, Cross Country Class 220/221 'Voyager' DMUs, and Northern Class 156 'Super Sprinter' DMUs. The location highlights Morpeth, with additional references to Newcastle, Alnmouth, and Hope. No headcodes are provided in the current record.
Tagged as 31129
This video captures a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Class 31 diesel locomotives in service, featuring several units including 31108, 31271, 31285, 31452, 31459, 31465, and D5580. The event took place at the NVR, with some locations identified as Derby and Stratford. Multiple operators associated with British rail history are noted, though specific operator details for individual locomotives are not provided in the record.
This video captures scenes from the Great Central Railway Model Show held in 2015, with all model layouts located at Quorn. The footage features a variety of railway stock including locomotives and carriages labeled 31461, 50031, 60007, 66100, 66200, 67010, and 91110. The operators associated with the content include BR - Sectors, British Railways, EWS, GBRF, and Intercity. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.