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BR Class 31 Number 31108 Railfreight Grey Brush Type 2 Blasting Out of KWVR Haworth Station

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British Railways Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel-electric locomotive number 31108 (originally entering service under the pre-TOPS scheme as D5526) was built in 1959 by Brush Traction at Loughborough. This 107-tonne Type 2 locomotive is powered by a re-engined English Electric 12SVT 12-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine which generates 1,470 brake horsepower. Utilizing a Brush DC electrical transmission system driving four traction motors on the outer axles of each bogie, the locomotive is geared for a maximum operational top speed of 90 mph and delivers a starting tractive effort of 35,900 lbf. This asset is under the long-term preservation care of A1A Locomotives Ltd and is beautifully turned out in its authentic BR Railfreight Grey livery, featuring its iconic original light grey body and wrap-around yellow cabs.

The locomotive is seen here leaving Haworth Station during the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala. Captured from the station footbridge, the locomotive makes a thunderous departure as it roars out of the platform heading towards Oxenhope on Saturday 20/06/2026 at 13:42.

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A British Railways Class 31 diesel-electric locomotive, numbered 31108 (originally D5526), is shown departing Haworth Station on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The locomotive, preserved by A1A Locomotives Ltd, is displayed in its original BR Railfreight Grey livery. Captured from the station footbridge, the footage shows the locomotive during the railway's Summer Diesel Gala. Built in 1959 by Brush Traction at Loughborough, the locomotive features a powerful English Electric engine and is geared for high-speed operations. The video includes mentions of other locations such as Lee, Oxenhope, and Loughborough.

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  • Platform ID Uje10r4SUlU
  • Views 5
  • Date published 26 Jun 2026 05:00
  • Date added 26 Jun 2026 12:31
  • Recorded 20 Jun 2026
  • Locomotives 2
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