HORNBY R30158 BR, Class 31, A1A-A1A, 31139 – Era 6

Engine Shed before moving to a great many others across the country. Given the number 31139 under TOPS, upgraded to Class 31/4 specification in 1984, re-numbered again to 31438.The storied locomotive’s final reallocation to Crewe occurred in 1988, with another re-numbering to 31538 in 1993 following modifications, with the locomotive remaining in BR service until 1995. The locomotive was chosen for preservation and is currently located at the Epping Ongar Railway numbered 31438.

 

Tech Specs

Item Length – Without Packaging (cm)

 

22.5

Item Height – Without Packaging (cm)

 

11.2

Item Width – Without Packaging (cm)

 

36.2

Item Weight – Without Packaging

 

0.68

Item Scale

 

1:76 Scale 00 Gauge

Finish

 

Painted

Colour

 

Blue

DCC Status

 

DCC Ready 21 pin socket

Operator

 

BR

Designer

 

Brush Traction

Livery

 

BR Blue

Minimum Curve (mm)

 

Radius 2

Motor

 

5 Pole Skew wound

Number of Parts

 

1

Class

 

Class 31