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Hornby R30439TXS

RailRoad - TLF Construction - Class 31 - 31271 'Stratford' (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Era
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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, moulded plastic buffers, and is DCC fitted with a 21-pin decoder.

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 TLF Construction Class 31 – 31271 ‘Stratford’ (DCC sound fitted) is a 00‑gauge model locomotive presented in the Transport for London construction livery. The model is based on the Brush Type 2 design and comes with a 21‑pin decoder, offering DCC sound and control via an HM7000 decoder.

Key specifications include a minimum radius curve of the 2nd radius (438 mm), moulded plastic buffers, a length of 225 mm and wide‑tension lock couplings. The model was designed by Brush Traction and carries the manufacturer part number R30439TXS. It represents the current era of British railway operation.

The real Class 31 locomotives were introduced in the late 1950s and became a common sight on the British network, valued for their versatility and long service life. Locomotive No. 31271 has been preserved in working order and now carries the bright TfL Construction livery, reflecting its modern role in supporting infrastructure projects across the capital.