Classic Traction

CLASS 31 No. 31190 arrived at the Plym Valley Railway from the Weardale Railway on April 6.

It left the Durham railway on March 30 and was stored in the Midlands over the Easter weekend.

Originally No. D5613, it has been bought privately and is being inspected to determine what is required to bring it back to a full operational condition.

The distinctive golden ochre livery will be retained initially, but when repainted will take up a different livery.

The Devon line has not had a large, main line diesel since the departure of Class 37 No. 37207 in 2015. Like Class 50 No. 50017 in 2014, the Type 3 passed from the PVR to a main line operator.

The railway reopened on April 18 with steam-haulage; trains running every week thereafter.

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DAN PHILLIPS Class 31 No. 31190 is seen at Marsh Mills, Plymouth, on April 6 shortly after arrival from the Weardale Railway.

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