Model Year Details
1962 - Brush Type 2 Diesel-Electric Locomotive
![U.K.](flags/uk.gif)
5578
Running Number: 5578
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: Experimental livery.
Models Produced: ---
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_2.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Electric Blue
![B.R. Electric Blue](livery_images_small/br_electric_blue.jpg)
Livery Details: Electric blue with white lining and lower yellow cab ends.
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.
Catalogue Number: R.357
Year Information: Locomotive with Magnadhesion.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Railways Eighth Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 8th Edition
![Tri-ang Railways Eighth Edition](publications_small/catalogue1962.jpg)
Logo & Box Design:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1960_small.jpg)
![](hornby_boxes/hornby_box7.jpg)
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1805 - December 2023
Previous: 365 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1962 | R.357 |
![]() Brush Type 2 Diesel-Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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37 | Locomotive - R.357 | August 1963 |
66 | Brush Type 2 Locomotive - R.357 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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