Klasse 31 - 5544

To be honest, I will not be comparing this loco to another manufacturers loco’s, or scaled drawings of the original, I will leave that to the rivet counters!
I will just review what I have seen and if you would like to see it in action, please visit Kingscleremodelrailway on YouTube.

- A great runner straight out of the box.
- Weight, haven’t tried to pull an unreasonable amount of stock, however, it pull a prototypical rake with no issues.
- Colour looks great, although a little shadow of the blue under the yellow on the wrap around areas of the noses. Hardy noticeable, but there.
- Details are crisp and clearly legible.
- The sound was a little quiet, although plenty of function's
- Variable fan speed depending on power, excellent addition to this loco.

So overall, I would definitely consider this loco, if you are looking for a Class 31,

In light of reviews it normally for the most part goes on the product being sold. But the foremost for me is the outstanding customer service i received from Accurascale. They went above and beyond where others wouldn't.

And for the record the model is absolutely flawless. Best company on the market. A****"

Excellent as always in every way

It’s been a long time in the making…literally!
What a fantastic locomotive. The class 31 was one of, if not THE form favourite class for me. This model is simply superb.

Very pleased with my 5544. Looks the part and runs very silky smooth. Great model.

Another excellent model from Accurascale, with working fan, cab lights and excellent sound. The model is well weighted and great detailing. These models like the rest of there locos are hard to beat on quality and detailing!

A very fine detailed model, so good that I managed to buy 5 out of the six BR blue class 31s you produced. 31 409, thee only one I have missed out on.

Just like the rest of Accurascale stable all worth every hard earned penny a beautiful model and can’t wait for the rest it’s so refreshing to see run and the sound wow

Overall excellent. Looks just right and the grilles are superb which is essential on a Class 31, something which I found disappointing on the Class 37. Sounds good too, although I was expecting it to be a little louder. Lighting really good, cab superb. Overall a really great looking and enjoyable model.

I knew this locomotive was going to be good but it is exceptional. The detail, paint finish, working roof fan etc are superb, it comes alive with the most realistic sound I have heard in a model locomotive. The cold start is brilliant and I love it.

Stunning model, looks spot on. Running very smooth and quiet straight from the box. With sound the model comes alive. Decoration is superb, so good to have blue pre tops locos.

We can be said about this model. It’s a 31 through and through. Cant wait to weather it up and add it to the roster.

I'm struggling to think of anything new to add to the superlatives already published about the Accurascale 31s - simply superb. My only niggle is the headcode lighting on the earlier versions such as this one which only have the outer digits lit. Hopefully there will be a work around to sort this before long

This locomotive is a must for any pre-TOPS era modeler. Superb detail for a fair price that has become the hallmark of Accurascale.

Looks terrific runs beautifully, verry well packed on delivery

I was initially pleased to receive this loco as it was long promised. I didn’t mind because I guessed you were delayed due to getting a high quality product into the market. The box is sturdy, very impressed, great info inside plus the usual goody bag. The loco is color shade true, neat lines printing etc. That’s where my joy ran out after opening up the body from chassis, six pieces fell out after dismantling as instructed, this is not acceptable on a brand new loco at today’s costs. I really wanted you guys to smash Bachmann and Hornsby with this one.
I have managed to place all but one part from where they became dislodged. On this occasion you quality control let you down in the pitch to stop Bachmann getting the lions share. If this isn’t rectified I’ll be buying a 31 elsewhere at the same price and consistency of their previous offerings. I was desperate to see you succeed in your models dear all. Make me believe in you again and I may be in the market for your next batch of class 37’s . I need four for my new layout. With best wishes……Cameron

This is the 3rd accurascale diesel ive had and for me its the best yet. Nothing loose, no wobbles and the sound fires up first time. Really well done :)

The wheels were very dirty when it arrived. It would not run. As I cleaned a patch of track for it to rule out dirty track, some of the spirit must have contacted a dirty wheel. It started jerking to life. After spending 30 minutes cleaning wheels on my rolling road, it ran fine.

The locomotive is brilliant and the sound ,system combine with the hall sensor and very clever electronics sets it apart from the rest. Although the 2nd man's seat was rattling around in the cab. It hadn't seen any glue. Now fixed. I've one part that I found in the box but have yet found wear it goes. It's rather small . Brooklyn Rd model railway

What a great looking model at yet another great price cannot wait for the Green ones to arrive.

Accurascale have done it again! A lovely representation of a class 31. The banger blue livery is great. Very impressed with the look of this locomotive,so much so that I ordered a few more blue one when they appeared on the accurascale website.

This loco is outstanding from the level of detail both inside the cab and the outside to the sound it has it all fitted a crew and the pipe work thinking one or two more will be ordered keep up the good you seam to reach a new level on each release👍.

An excellently detailed model. Sounds good too. Only tested on rolling road so far but indications are that it works beautifully. Parcel arrived a bit dented and they've stopped using bubble wrap so I was wary but everything was fine inside.

Yep, it’s a Class 31.
Probable the best Class 31 😉

Again an excellent accurate model ,great detail and superb runner with stay alive which should be standard with all manufcaturers, well done Accurascale.

As a modeller of the LM region in the transition era my stuff is mostly based on Sulzer type twos and English Electric type 4s. Never liked the Brush type twos because in the 1980s they infiltrated the Midland and replaced the class 25s in large numbers.

However, I did need a representative class 31 to work inter regional freight traffic from the likes of Tinsley with iron and steel products for the Black Country, but also seasonal sugar beet from East Anglia.
When the Accurascale 31 was announced I preordered 5544 to represent thar loco in 1968 or 1969 without a need to change numbers.

The model arrived last week, and it was unboxed and I have to say it looks really really authentic, Accurascale clearly taking their time to build in total accuracy. I haven't rest run it yet - next week for that, but from what I have seen so far it is a 10 : 1. My hope is that Accurascale will produce more 1960s and 1970s freight models for the "Building Britain" range - of which 16T mineral and 21T hopper wagons are essential items.

Thank you Accurascale

Another superb effort from AS. Quite possibly their best yet. Nailed it guys.

Accurascale's diesels are getting better and better. This one is a more refined model than the Deltic, and a better runner than the 37. The shape and character has been captured brilliantly.

Once again another hi-spec loco from Accurascale if you run a DCC layout but sadly no internal lighting for DC layouts which is so disappointing as the cab detail is superb.
I have also switched off the fan as the speed increases under DC power, vibrates excessively and impacts performance.
Please Accurascale with all the switches to control headlights, give DC operators the option to use control panel and cab lights.