Model Details
Class 31 Diesel Electric Locomotive
![U.K.](flags/uk.gif)
31296
Years Released:
2008
2009
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 31296
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
![Diesel Electric Locomotives](category_images_small/diesel2.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 31
![Class 31](class_images/class31.jpg)
Designer: Brush Traction
Class Information: Originally classified as Type 2 and later re-classified under the TOPS system as Class 30 locomotives, but subsequently rebuilt as Class 31; the locomotives were introduced in 1957. Variants of the class were still operational in 2009; although since that time remaining members are fast disappearing from the railway landscape. More...
Weight: 104 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: AIA-AIA
![AIA-AIA](wheels/wheel_aiaaia.jpg)
Model Information: Length - 225mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_2001_small.jpg)
2008 2009
![]() 2008 2009 |
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_modern.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey
![B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey](livery_images_small/br_railfreight_grey.jpg)
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1788 - December 2023
Previous: 1679 - November 2023
Movement:
![](images/triangle_red.jpg)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
---|---|---|
2008 | R.2753 |
![]() Class 31 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
2009 | R.2753 |
![]() Class 31 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
2008 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels, NEM couplings. |
2009 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels, NEM couplings. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
---|---|
2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2753 Class 31 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2008
R.2753 Class 31 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2009
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