Model Year Details
1976 - Class 31 Brush (Type 2) Locomotive
D5572
Model: Class 31 Brush (Type 2) Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D5572
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: * (72-76) 40,000 solo models produced and 73,800 in sets.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: D5572
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: * (72-76) 40,000 solo models produced and 73,800 in sets.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 1976
Catalogue Number: R.357
Year Information: Fitted with Magnadhesion and power pick-up from both bogies.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Model Catalogue XXII
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 22nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
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Model Ranking:
Current: 23 - December 2023
Previous: 13 - November 2023
Movement:
(-10)
Catalogue Number: R.357
Year Information: Fitted with Magnadhesion and power pick-up from both bogies.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Model Catalogue XXII
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 22nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 23 - December 2023
Previous: 13 - November 2023
Movement:
(-10)
Model Year Details (10)
Train Sets Included In (5)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1975 1976 | Freightmaster Set |
| 1973 | Freightmaster Set |
| 1972 | Freightmaster Set |
| 1974 | Freightmaster Train Set |
| 1964 1965 1966 1967 | The Freightmaster Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Locomotive - R.357 | August 1963 |
| 66 | Brush Type 2 Locomotive - R.357 | April 1968 |
| 92 | Diesel Loco - R.037, R.357, R.751 | June 1974 |
| HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
| HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (2)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2005 | Maintenance | 1976 - Locomotive Care & Maintenance 2 | Andrew Menner |
| 10 Dec 2007 | Photo | The R357 Brush Type 2 Collection 1962-1967 | K9-70 |
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