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Hornby R30439

RailRoad - TFL Construction - Class 31 - 31271 'Stratford'

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

This Hornby RailRoad Class 31 model is presented in the Transport for London construction livery, bringing a modern splash of colour to your OO-gauge layout.

Based on the reliable Brush Type 2 locomotives, this model features wide tension lock couplings and moulded plastic buffers. DCC ready, it comes fitted with a 21-pin decoder socket, allowing for easy digital upgrade.

History

Originally introduced in the late 1950s, the Class 31s became a familiar sight across the British railway network, known for their versatility and longevity. Locomotive No. 31271, preserved in working order, has seen continued use in the modern era and now wears the vibrant Transport for London (TfL) Construction livery — a striking nod to its role in supporting infrastructure projects across the capital.

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Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Hornby RailRoad Class 31 (model number R30439) is a 00‑gauge locomotive presented in the Transport for London Construction livery. It represents a current‑era Brush Type 2 design and measures 225 mm in length. The model is fitted with moulded plastic buffers, a wide‑tension lock coupling and a 21‑pin DCC decoder socket, making it DCC‑ready for digital control.

Technical specifications include a minimum curve radius of the 2nd Radius (438 mm) and a manufacturer part number of R30439. The model was designed by Brush Traction and carries the class designation of Class 31, corresponding to the real‑world locomotive No. 31271, which is preserved in working order. The product reflects the modern use of the class, featuring the TfL Construction livery that highlights its role in supporting infrastructure projects across the capital.