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Class 31 - 31248

SKU ACC2745-31248
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Original price $261.00 - Original price $414.00
Original price
$261.00
$261.00 - $414.00
Current price $261.00
Availability:
Out of stock
Availability:
Out of stock
DCC: DCC Ready

Class 31 / English Electric Type 2 - 31248 in BR Blue 

CLASS 31 Common Features

  • Highly-detailed OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track
  • Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
  • Heavy Die-cast metal chassis
  • One truck (bogie) styles with separate footsteps, brake cylinders, speed recorder and end brake rigging
  • RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels
  • Brake blocks on bogies in line with wheels
  • Scale width wire handrails
  • Etched metal/plastic detail parts, incl. grab handles, steps, wipers, etc.
  • Etched metal roof grille
  • Etched metal pre-painted nameplates, plaques and arrows (if applicable)
  • Accurate high-fidelity miniature snowploughs, chassis fitted
  • Full underbody battery box/air tank detail with pipework
  • Extra cab front details for Network Rail locomotives
  • Fully sprung buffers, multiple pipework variations and screw couplings
  • Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height with mini-tension-lock couplers

Deluxe Features

  • All models feature a fully working, scale speed roof fan, that will run on DC and DCC., On DCC control, the fan speed is fully programmed to simulate accurate motion
  • All models feature  PowerPack supercapacitor Stay-Alive system for uninterrupted power and flicker free lighting and uninterruptible sound (works on DCC)

DCC Features

  • DCC ready [21-Pin MTX Socket]
  • Factory-Installed DCC Sound available with ESU LokSound V5 fitted with large  speaker and sugarcube style speaker, with large sound capsules for best possible sound (DCC Sound models only)
  • Wheel flange squeal sensor on DCC sound fitted locomotives for automatic flange squeal on sound programme

High Performance traction features;

  • High quality 5-pole motor with two large flywheels
  • Helical Gear box for maximum performance and slow speed running
  • Gearing arranged so locomotive can achieve a scale top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h)
  • Outer axles on bogies are driven (sprung dummy centre axle) and all wheel pickup

Fully detailed Lighting Pack features:

  • Directional lighting, DC and DCC
  • Lighting clusters with appropriate day and night-time settings
  • Switchable Red and white marker lights (red can be switched individual lights or both on)
  • Separately switched cab lighting and illuminated, driver’s desk with auto/off on movement

Customer Reviews

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Paul S.
Excellent Class 31 Model

This is yet another fantastic model from Accurascale. The attention to detail on the Class 31 is excellent and the it is finished beautifully. The locomotive runs very smoothly and the sound is very crisp and clear. The fan on the top of the locomotive changes speed dependent on engine RPM and really finishes the model off nicely. I continue to be impressed with the quality of the locomotives that Accurascale are creating.

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Gregory P.
Ultimate 31?

With only the early Triang, Lima & Airfix class 31 or Brush type 2 to compare with of course this model blows them out of the water. However I cannot compare it with the super detailed Hornby model or the Bachmann model.
Just a couple of niggles, plastic buffers instead of metal ones & no instructions on how to change the headcodes even thiugh a extensive sheet was supplied for alternate headncode displays otherwise a really nice locomotive.

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Robert A.
Accurascale Class 31 No. 31.248

I was so pleased to be one of the lucky recipients of this model and was so excited when it arrived - especially as it was the last one! I could tell from opening the box that this was going to be a quality product and I wasn't disappointed. It really looks like a "31"; the detail and finish is phenomenal. I haven't had a chance to run it yet, as I don't have a decent layout. Really looking forward to receiving my green one....

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Marc R.
Best in the field

The attention to detail on '248' is impressive. A track level, and especially when 'going away' from the observer, it is very convincing. I'm sure that if I had the sound version it would take me right back to the real thing in the seventies!

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John C.
Class 31 in BR blue

It's a really well made model,lots of detail and a great runner.looks well pulling my accurascale MPV wagons. Another great loco to add to my collection.

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Phil.
31 - 31248

As always, very detailed, good runner, good crawl speed, added the upgrade package,sounds grate, like the throb sound in the background of the engine . Bit late to the party, otherwise I would of bought the pre fitted version. All in all still good loco.

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Ian S.
Excellent model

Very prompt delivery at very reasonable price thanks

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kenneth h.
Perfection in miniature

Absolute perfection what can be said competitors take note!!!!

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Jeffrey L.
Accurascale Class 31 - 31 248 - excellent

I received my 31 248 here in Australia last week, and duly ran it in on the rolling road, before putting it on a goods train. Mine is DCC sound fitted from new, and the sounds are very good. It sounds like a class 31 should, to me. This model follows on from several Accurascale class 92s and 37s I purchased, which I also find excellent models.

I did find one small item in the bottom of the box, below the foam packing, which turned out to be one of the fuel fillers. This was easily relocated and glued in place.

Running qualities straight out of the box were excellent, with a good smooth low speed crawl and a top speed that maybe a little faster than I need (easy enough to adjust with CVs or LokProgrammer/JMRI software). Haulage capacity is also good, and it will take more than I ever need to hang behind the couplings. Out of personal preference, I reduced the volume a little.

I fitted all of the pipe details at one end (removing the coupling and pocket), plus driver figures in the #1 cab. The appearance of the locomotive is spot-on, with a nice depth to the colours of the paint finish, while the paint is applied so that it doesn't obscure any detail - all panel lines and mouldings have crisp, sharp edges. I do like the way Accurascale cater for the minor detail differences that apply to each individual locomotive identity they offer.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, with a BR green version to follow, which will be on the way soon, and I have just ordered a third class 31, a Network Rail yellow one from the Accurascale exclusive pair.

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simon p.

Their best model yet. Great detail, a smooth runner with fantastic sound.