31163 , 31166 & 31188

In Summer 2000 , 3 Class 31s were purchased by Colne Valley Diesels Ltd and moved from storage at Healey Mills to Swanwick for assessment. All 3 locos ( 31163 , 31166 & 31188 ) had been robbed of some parts whilst in store and A1A Locos Ltd , replaced these parts , carried out repairs , and brought the small fleet back into traffic.

Whilst at Swanwick the locos were used over some days and indeed all participated in the ' Goyle Gala ' on 16-17/09/00.

These locos were moved to Carnforth in late 2001 for repainting into green livery. Since repainting, 31163 has been sold and is now located at the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway and is in traffic whilst both 31166 & 31188 are out of service at the Wensleydale Railway .

31188 is passed by 31163 & 31166 at Swanwick Jct at the 'Goyle Gala' 16/09/00.

31166 , 31162 & 31163 (in multiple !) await departure from Butterley during the 'Goyle Gala' 16/09/00.

31188 stands with 31163 & 31166 at Swanwick prior to the event 16/09/00.