31407 passes Manton Junction signal box on 27 September 1997, hauling Hastings DEMU 1001, as the 'Rutland DEMU' railtour. 31465 is hidden on the rear of the train. 31407 lead the train from Corby to Leicester (via Melton Mowbray), then both the 31s led the train back to the London area, where they left, leaving 1001 to head back to Tunbridge Wells on its own.