31105 - Network Rail Geel - DCC Sound gemonteerd
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Nr. 31105 was de derde Class 31 van Network Rail die weer in gebruik werd genomen en de enige locomotief in de vloot die voorheen was uitgerust met een schijfkopcode. Hij werd echter vaak aangetroffen in combinatie met Howard Johnston's in Fragonset gehuurde, later in BR-blauw uitgevoerde 'skinhead' nr. 31106 op testtreinen. De voormalige D5523, die in maart 1959 nieuw in Stratford arriveerde en in mei 1997 uit Bescot werd gehaald, werd in 2002 geselecteerd voor een wedergeboorte in de QADD-pool van NR, samen met nr. 31107.
Terwijl de laatste het veld moest ruimen, werd nr. 31105 in augustus 2004 in geel door Derby vrijgegeven, vrijwel ongewijzigd ten opzichte van de vorige versie, zelfs met het extra lampijzer op de geplateerde neusdeuren. In de tweede helft van 2005 maakte Derby echter van de gelegenheid gebruik om de ventilatieopening van het cabinedak van nr. 1 te verwijderen om deze te laten passen bij het dak van nr. 2, dat begin 1984 was herbouwd.
Eind 2007 werd de voorzijde verder aangepast met dezelfde LED-achterlichten en de hierboven beschreven aanpassingen aan de ruitensproeier bij modelnr. 31285.Aan alle mooie dingen komt een eind en in februari 2015 werd nummer 31105 voor de tweede keer ingetrokken, waardoor alleen nummer 31233 nog actief was voor NR.
De locomotief was nog in werkende staat en werd af en toe ingezet als rangeerlocomotief op het RTC-terrein. In oktober 2018 werd de locomotief verkocht en ter bewaring aangeboden aan de Mangapps Railway in Essex.
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Verlichting en DCC
Verlichting en DCC
Gemeenschappelijke kenmerken
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Excellent model,had to repaire one of the lamp irons on one end,part missing and it was not in the box,I made one from one of the snow ploughs from the parts bag looks ok,see photo.
Not worth sending it back for such a small fault.
Definitely out of my era, but a really nice model. The box art really makes the exclusives feel special!
Brilliant model of a Network Rail class 31 with incredible attention to detail, including tiny No Smoking signs on the cab side windows! 31105 arrived intact and ran smoothly straight out of the box. Sound project reflects the prototype's characteristics well and the working fan completes an excellent package. It would be good if the spare functions could be pre-programmed with additional lighting modes such as parking and control of the rear cab light.
Sounds fabulous ⭐️
The quality you come to expect from accurascale, perfect as always. A joy to run.
So lucky to have this one come back into stock, made a quick dash to get one and not disappointed. Model build and livery is great. The sounds are decent, an overall great loco.
This is one of several Accurascale class 31s I have bought and none have disappointed. I love the English Electric sounds on this and the others I own. The finish is superb, and all the more impressive because yellow is not an easy colour to get nice dense coverage. Performance of the model on the tracks is also faultless, being smooth, quiet (with sound off) and powerful.
For me, another winner from Accurascale.
The Class 31 is another excellent release from Accurascale and, unlike some of their smaller sound-fitted tank engines, this larger diesel really shows what they can achieve. The Network Rail yellow livery is beautifully applied, with crisp printing and plenty of finely applied detail throughout.
Running performance is superb. It is smooth, quiet and has excellent slow-speed control, while the pickups inspire confidence even over complex pointwork. The factory-fitted sound is also very good, producing a rich and powerful English Electric soundtrack with plenty of depth and realistic effects that suit the locomotive perfectly.
The level of detail is exceptional without compromising reliability, and the lighting functions add even more realism. This is a locomotive that looks every bit as good as it performs.
I now own over 55 Accurascale locomotives, and their larger diesel locomotives such as this Class 31 demonstrate just how good the company can be. The quality of assembly, running characteristics and sound are all in a different league compared with some of the sound-fitted tank engines in my collection.
Overall, this is an excellent model and one I would happily recommend to anyone modelling the modern railway scene.
Highly detailed model and excellent sounds. Certainly looks the part with a set of network rail test train coaches
An excellent locomotive raising the bar in relation to the level of detail. Add the bespoke sound file and you have the perfect model. Highly recommended
Striking livery that really stands out among my other locos. The sounds are superb and the moving fan adds to the realism. Just need some NR rollingstock to complete the set!
Stunningly good model and I’m more than happy with this Network Rail Class 31 #31105. From the bright and distinctive artwork on the presentation box to the clear and sharp livery applied to the model is absolutely top shelf. Additionally, the small details that set Accurascale apart from the competition have been extremely well executed and applied.
Then there is the sound. Wow! The cold engine start brings the model to life and fills my layout room. In motion, the sound is equally impressive and I can imagine I will have a few more “maintenance” trains running around from now on.
In conclusion, the model oozes detail and sound that has truly exceeded my expectations and I'm glad I added this to my roster.
Another brilliant addition to my expanding departmental fleet
A brilliant model and the sound just sets your teeth going. A cut above any other model of this class.
i would pay the extra money to have driver and drivers mate already fitted
These 31's won model of the year for a reason there's nothing that can compare to the running performance, the detail and the sound quality that comes out of one of these.
Appalling packaging,, delivered loose in a big box. cab light at no 1 end not working. Probably cause and effect!
Another excellent model from accurascale. The looks, finish and detail is superb. Running like the proverbial sowing machine straight out of the box it sounds just the part too. One very happy customer.
Detailed unit, excellent runner
A very nice model
I have decided to keep the locomotive even if it has got one fault well only one cab light lights up otherwise it runs lovely. It is too much hassle to send it back because you want to know so much and keep taking photos and videos.