{"product_id":"acc3376-accurascale-class-31-br-blue-31138","title":"ACC3376 Accurascale Class 31 - BR Blue - 31138","description":"ACC3376 Accurascale Class 31 - BR Blue - 31138  \u003cp\u003eNew release - expected during 1st Quarter 2027 - pre-orders invited\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e31138 BR blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 20 of the production build of 243 Brush Type 2s retained the disc headcode arrangement and cab roof-mounted horn enclosure making them externally very similar to the pilot scheme ˜Toffee Apples™, although without the distinctively-shaped power handle that gave the latter their nickname. Our chosen example is BR Blue 31138, an incredible survivor, which was the last unrefurbished ˜skinhead™ to remain in traffic. The former D5556 of October 1959 just fell short of its 30th birthday after being withdrawn from Crewe Diesel in February 1989. Even more incredibly, after having its front connecting doors sealed in the late 1970s, it retained the same basic appearance for its last 11 years in traffic, albeit with the addition of an orange cantrail stripe and departmental LMR branding in its final months. This period covered a diverse range of allocations to the Class 31 hotspots of Bescot, Cricklewood, Immingham and Stratford. Despite losing its front doors, like the majority of its colleagues it did keep the outer pair of indicator discs retaining that visual connection to the steam era train identification system. Typical on parcels, departmental workings and freight as well as a diverse range of passenger operations including DMU substitutions and the famous Table 18 services between Birmingham New Street and Norwich\/East Anglia, it was finally cut up at MC Metals, Glasgow, in January 1990.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eCLASS 31 Common Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eHighly-detailed OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eMinimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eHeavy Die-cast metal chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eOne truck (bogie) styles with separate footsteps, brake cylinders, speed recorder and end brake rigging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eRP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eBrake blocks on bogies in line with wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eScale width wire handrails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eEtched metal\/plastic detail parts, incl. grab handles, steps, wipers, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eEtched metal roof grille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eEtched metal pre-painted nameplates, plaques and arrows (if applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eAccurate high-fidelity miniature snowploughs, chassis fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eFull underbody battery box\/air tank detail with pipework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eExtra cab front details for Network Rail locomotives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eFully sprung buffers, multiple pipework variations and screw couplings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eKinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height with mini-tension-lock couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eDeluxe Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eAll models feature a fully working, scale speed roof fan, that will run on DC and DCC. On DCC control, the fan speed is fully programmed to simulate accurate motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eAll models feature PowerPack supercapacitor Stay-Alive system for uninterrupted power and flicker free lighting and uninterruptible sound (works on DCC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eDCC Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eDCC ready [21-Pin MTX Socket]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eFactory-Installed DCC Sound available with ESU LokSound V5 fitted with large EM2 style speaker and sugarcube style speaker, with large sound capsules for best possible sound (DCC Sound models only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eWheel flange squeal sensor on DCC sound fitted locomotives for automatic flange squeal on sound programme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eHigh Performance traction features;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eHigh quality 5-pole motor with two large flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eHelical Gear box for maximum performance and slow speed running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eGearing arranged so locomotive can achieve a scale top speed of 90 mph (145 km\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eOuter axles on bogies are driven (sprung dummy centre axle) and all wheel pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eFully detailed Lighting Pack features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eDirectional lighting, DC and DCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eLighting clusters with appropriate day and night-time settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eSwitchable Red and white marker lights (red can be switched individual lights or both on)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eSeparately switched cab lighting and illuminated, driver’s desk with auto\/off on movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Accurascale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57117507060092,"sku":"ACC3376","price":184.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3048\/7164\/files\/ACC3382_201.101120.jpg?v=1786092428","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com\/products\/acc3376-accurascale-class-31-br-blue-31138","provider":"Kernow Model Rail Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}