The newly tooled BR Class 30 D5502 is a highly detailed model of the Brush Type 2, with a DCC ready socket for digital upgrade. This locomotive model depicts Class 30 D5502 in BR Green with duck egg blue stripes.

Model Specification:

• Highly detailed model based on extensive research and design
• Die-cast chassis
• Wealth of separately fitted parts, including front end handrails, disc headcodes (where applicable) and roof grille
• Detailed cab interior
• Powerful five-pole motor providing power to all wheels
• Electrical pick-ups on all wheels
• Pivoting NEM coupling sockets
• Accessory pack that includes optional buffer beam pipes
• Minimum 2nd radius curves

Electronics:

• Next18 DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system
• Decoder socket housed underneath clip-fit body for easy access
• Space for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running

Tooling:

• Indicator headcode discs
• ‘Skinhead’ roof
• Toffee Apple cab style
• Mirrlees exhaust
• Side steps
• Oil filler
• Water filler
• Open boiler port
• Without door louvres

Livery:

• BR Green with duck egg stripes
• Later British Railways crests
• Authentic livery colours and font types
• Semi-gloss finish
• Era 5

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History:

These locomotives were originally known as Brush Type 2s, designed for service on the Eastern Region where they handled both passenger and freight trains. Between 1957 and 1962, 263 examples were built, originally fitted with Mirrlees power units. A total of 40 Type 2 locomotives, including D5502 in the first batch of 20, were built with headcode disc-mounted nose ends and no headcode panel above the cab, earning them the nickname of ‘skinheads’. 

Outshopped in 1957 in BR Green livery with duck egg blue bodyside stripes unique to the first 20, D5502, like the rest of the Brush Type 2 fleet, was initially built with a Mirrlees engine, which is what our model depicts. However it soon became apparent this engine was unreliable, so the entire class went through a reengining programme between 1965 and 1969, replacing the Mirrless with a English Electric power unit. 

During TOPS, the fleet was designated as the Class 31, and although no Mirrlees-engined Type 2 lasted long enough to be a part of the renumbering scheme, it is generally acknowledged the early engine type is known as the Class 30. D5502 was renumbered to 31002 and was withdrawn in January 1980.