Model Year Details
1962 - Brush Type 2 Diesel-Electric Locomotive
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Model: Brush Type 2 Diesel-Electric Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 5578
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 31
Designer: Brush Traction
Class Information: Originally classified as Type 2 and later re-classified under the TOPS system as Class 30 locomotives, but subsequently rebuilt as Class 31; the locomotives were introduced in 1957. Variants of the class were still operational in 2009; although since that time remaining members are fast disappearing from the railway landscape. More...
Weight: 104 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: AIA-AIA
Model Information: Experimental livery.
Models Produced: ---
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Electric Blue
Livery Details: Electric blue with white lining and lower yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Running Number: 5578
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 31
Designer: Brush Traction
Class Information: Originally classified as Type 2 and later re-classified under the TOPS system as Class 30 locomotives, but subsequently rebuilt as Class 31; the locomotives were introduced in 1957. Variants of the class were still operational in 2009; although since that time remaining members are fast disappearing from the railway landscape. More...
Weight: 104 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: AIA-AIA
Model Information: Experimental livery.
Models Produced: ---
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Electric Blue
Livery Details: Electric blue with white lining and lower yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Year: 1962
Catalogue Number: R.357
Year Information: Locomotive with Magnadhesion.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Railways Eighth Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 8th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 2554 - September 2025
Previous: 2221 - August 2025
Movement:
(-333)
Catalogue Number: R.357
Year Information: Locomotive with Magnadhesion.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Railways Eighth Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 8th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 2554 - September 2025
Previous: 2221 - August 2025
Movement:
(-333)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | R.357 |
Brush Type 2 Diesel-Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Locomotive - R.357 | August 1963 |
| 66 | Brush Type 2 Locomotive - R.357 | April 1968 |
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