Klas 31 - 31409

Superb representation of the class 31, Accurascale have captured the look of these locos perfectly. Super smooth running with an excellent sound file to boot.. I model the Scottish region and these did appear at Edinburgh during the 70's to mid 80's on Newcastle to Edinburgh passenger services, sometimes double headed. Would love Accurascale to produce an late 70's early 80's Gateshead 31 in plain BR blue with the domino headcode box like 31247..

Another amazing locomotive from accurascale. Runs without fault and in near silence. Love the different head codes supplied. Looks superb in BR Blue. Blown away with this one.

Another outstanding model from Accurascale joining my loco traction pool this week,class 31409 very well detailed and smooth running..
Must have to any diesel fan..
Many thanks neil⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another great representation by Accurascale, this time of the venerable Class 31. They’ve captured the shape well with impressive detailing as ever. Nice colour rendition too especially with 31409’s white stripe.

On seeing the decorated samples of the class 31 and having purchased three Accurascale locomotives in the past, I had no hesitation in pre ordering this upcoming locomotive. I decided to go for the sound fitted variant of 31409 and I'm so pleased I did. The locomotive arrived very well packaged in a sturdy cardboard box with cardboard padding...great with recycling in mind. The usual Accurascale packaging followed along with plenty of information in the accompanying booklet and component sheet. On releasing the model from the ice cube packaging, I found myself holding a miniature masterpiece. The model looks absolutely spot on and faithfully represents the prototype from every angle. From the box, the locomotive ran extremely smoothly and responded nicely to inputs from the controller. On pressing F1, the locomotive engine sound package erupted into life and the unmistakable sound of a class 31 was reproduced and at a very pleasing volume. The sounds responded in complete harmony with the performance of the locomotive and notable functions such as heavy train, light engine and drive hold are vary useful to give a realistic driving experience. Traction performance is great and it had no issues hauling 10 Mk1 carriages. I have since weathered the locomotive which takes a fantastic model to the next level. I cannot finish this review without mentioning the lighting features such as left/right hand switchable tail lamps, illuminated drivers desk, cab lighting and marker lamps all pre set to a realistic level.

In summary, a great all round model with bag fulls of features and a punchy sound package. If you're considering making a purchase, my advice is simple, you won't regret it. Well done Accurascale on a next level model, an easy 5 stars.

A fantastic model with plenty of detail, great sounds from the sound decoder, runs perfectly, great addition to my layout, well done to the team at Accurascale 👍

Coming from the Lima model and suffered 600 pound of rot with hornby this is where you need to be guys . The Bachman model is good but this I feel has the edge. Performance and sound is great .

Well coloured and great loco

Just like I remember them - wonderfully engineered and able to buy in stages too. Perfect

Another great model. The shade of blue is spot on!

The best looking 31 ever made. Sounds amazing too

another great model

A welcome addition to my fleet. As all of my Accurascale models runs superbly out of the box. Fitted sound and crew just to finish it off, sound file is good and has plenty of functions.

Excellent model, well detailed cab, undersides and the application of livery, price of Basic Analogue version is extremely fair and competitive, most excellent mechanism, had it run low - medium speed on my short straight test track.

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.

I personally feel that this is the most accurate rendition of the class 31 we have available to us, well done Acurascale.

My second Accurascale diesel, after the 37, and this one in my opinion is even more impressive. The crucial face of the Class 31 has been captured better than any other manufacturer so far. It also runs likes a sewing machine straight out of the box. Overall a very impressive model, can't wait for the arrival of the Class 50s.

This is my first Accurascale locomotive and it is a delight to own and operate. Everything from the fine detailing of the body and underframe to the silky-smooth, silent running is very impressive. The easily-opened roof hatch for access to electrics is an excellent innovation. Accurascale is to be complemented on offering all this at a sensible and realistic price. I shall soon be buying another Accurascale loco!

Another fantastic model from Accurascale once again!!!
Ticked all boxes with this one!!
Looks the part on my three exhibition layout i have..
Many thanks neil..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve had a number of 31 over the year from the Lima to the Hornby but his model is just superb.

I love the level of detail and the fact that the accessories pack contains spare glazing which is such a difference from Bachmann. The paper work is brilliant. One minor issue is that the fitting of buffer beam pipe is a bit confusing a utube link would be useful.

Superb

Great sound superb model

The Accurascale Class 31 captures the look of the class better than any of the competition and this has the potential to be a stunning model. Unfortunately a number of errors have crept into this model. Firstly, all the blue 31s released in the first batch have missing roof handles and holes in the bogies. The handles would be quite easy to add for an experienced modeller, but it would be a little more challenging to sort the holes in the bogies. Secondly and more significantly, 31409 also appears to have used the body designed for 31402 and vice versa, so that the extra roof panel that was a feature of 31409 is missing. The only way to correct this would be to renumber the loco, which isn’t as easy as it sounds, as the position of overhead warning flashes, multiple working symbols and depot codes would also need changing. I think, in this case, the right thing for Accurascale to do would be to have the loco bodies for 31402 and 31409 remade.

What a cracking loco. Looks great, the detail is another triumph for Accurascale. Splendid paint for a loco to work alongside those racehorses from Finsbury Park.

The accurascale class 31 dcc sound is fantastic it looks like a 31 and sounds like a 31 very pleased with the level of detail and runs super smoothly.

I've been running 31409 for over a week. First thing you notice before it's even on the track is the detail. A great looking locomotive. It had a few hours running by itself then with a rake of 10 tank wagons on second and third radius curves. No running problems at all. It has a good turn of speed when the controller is turned up but what impressed me the most was how smooth it runs at the lowest possible speed-better than any other locomotive I have. Well worth the money and highly recommended.

The model itself is stunning , one of the best I've got and runs very well straight from the box .
One small piece of detailing is missing but one email to the support team has me on the list for replacement part when the spares arrive soon .
Can definitely recommend both the model AND Accurascale.