A completely new top quality model from Hornby, the class 31 features 6-axle drive from a centrally mounted skew-wound motor and flywheel, with drive to the radiator fan as well. Bodyshell and underframe are both well detailed with many separatly fitted parts from small grab rails on the cab ends to sand pipes and speedometer cables.
31270 with headcode boxes in the BR 'Rail Blue' livery of the 1970's and early 80's. Lightly weathered with rail grime on the lower bodyshell and oil deposits along the roof. The locomotive is supplied with sprung buffers and screw couplings fitted. NEM pockets with tension lock couplings, brake hoses and multiple cable detail parts are supplied to be fitted as required. DCC Socket Fitted.