31108 has recently been away at the following locations:
- 08/04/2014 – 29/04/2014 Nene Valley Railway
- 03/04/2014 – 08/04/2014 Mid Norfolk Railway
- 29/09/2009 – 03/04/2014 Nene Valley Railway
- 18/05/2009 – 26/05/2009 Eastleigh Works 100 Open Weekend
- 08/05/2009 – 18/05/2009 Swanage Railway
When we have time, we’ll update the story for each of these workings.
Full stories of the previous workings
- 18/09/2008 – 22/09/2008 Wensleydale Railway September 22, 2008
A new line for A1A ! We had a request some time ago for 31108 to attend this railway for their inaugural Diesel Gala , however problems with various TOC’s who had been provisionally contracted to bring in our loco ...
- 10/06/2008 – 15/07/2008 East Lancashire Railway July 15, 2008
It was great to be back at the ELR again !
This massive gala took place over 9 days and 31108 was booked out of 4 of these days. However no sooner had we arrived, we were offered the days ‘steam ...
- 04/06/2008 – 10/06/2008 Keighley and Worth Valley June 10, 2008
Our fourth visit here and our second with 31108 ! This gala visit came about as 20110 , 25262 , & 37037 from the South Devon Railway were invited to the event and as 31108’s year long visit at the ...
- 08/06/07 – 03/06/08 South Devon Railway June 3, 2008
We actually received an invitation to the South Devon Railway in late 2005 for 31108 to appear at the 2006 June Diesel Gala , however regrettably we were forced to cancel at the last moment due to a power unit ...
- 19/04/07 – 22/04/07 North Yorkshire Moors Railway April 22, 2007
We received an invitation to this major event in late 2006 , and not only would it be a pleasure to be attending this superb railway it also would help ‘bed in’ the new parts fitted during 31108’s engine repairs ...
- 10/09/2005 – 11/09/2005 Crewe Works Open Day September 11, 2005
Another Open Weekend , this time Crewe Works……. We received an invite to this event during April whilst 31108 was still at the NVR . It all depended on whether 108 would get to MRB as that’s where the convoy ...
- 17/09/2001 – 11/05/2005 Nene Valley Railway May 11, 2005
Following our hugely successful visit with 5580 in early 2000 , we were invited back with 31108 , this loco having strong connections with the area , being based locally at March for many years. Also , it is claimed ...
- 09/07/2001 – 17/09/2001 East Lancashire Railway September 17, 2001
Yet another visit to the excellent ELR …! With both our 31108 & 5580 requested to attend, this would be their first away ‘ operating ‘ event together , and would result in a ‘ hat-trick ‘ of visits to ...
- 29/09/2000 – 01/10/2000 Severn Valley Railway October 1, 2000
Originally it was 5580 which received the invitation for this event , however her air receivers were ‘ out of ticket ‘ so we offered 31108 as a replacement. The organisers being ‘ well happy ‘ with this amendment , ...
- 05/08/2000 – 06/08/2000 Old Oak Common Open Weekend August 6, 2000
We received a phone call early in 2000 requesting the availibility of 31108 which was still under overhaul at the time, OR that of 5580. Discussions were therefore held with the organiser of the event which resulted in a request ...
- 22/07/2000 – 23/07/2000 Keighley and Worth Valley July 23, 2000
Whilst at this railway with 5580 in 1999 , tentative arrangements were made regarding the visit of 31108 , even though at the time 108 was still a long way off from completion. Fortunately everything went according to plan and ...