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Carrying D5557 as its first number the locomotive was initially allocated to the Ipswich 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 locomotives 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 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

Class

Class 31

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Manufacturer

Hornby

Era (Period of operation)

Era 6 (1957-1971)

Condition

New