Description
Hornby R2573P1 Class 31
31452 “Minotaur”
In Fragonset Livery
DCC READY
Box is shelf worn
Pre-owned in Good Condition
LOCO TESTED 08/10/26
Loco tested: Runs Well
Detail fitted to one end, Coupling fitting to other end of loco, no spares.
LOCO BOX - Box does have some shelf ware, Older style Box
EX OLIVIA's TRAIN STOCK
This example is offered in good preowned condition and was tested on 8 October 2026, when it was confirmed to run well.
Detailing has been fitted at one end, with a coupling fitted at the opposite end. No spare parts are included.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornby |
| Catalogue Number | R2573P1 |
| Locomotive | Class 31 Diesel |
| Running Number | 31452 |
| Name | Minotaur |
| Livery | Fragonset |
| Gauge | OO Gauge |
| Condition | Preowned – Good |
| Test Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Running Performance | Runs Well |
| Detailing | Fitted at One End |
| Coupling | Fitted at Opposite End |
| Spare Parts | None Included |
| Packaging | Older-Style Hornby Box |
| Box Condition | Shelf Worn |
| Previous Stock | Olivia's Trains |
Preowned Condition and Running Test
LOCOMOTIVE TESTED: 8 OCTOBER 2026
RESULT: RUNS WELL
The locomotive was tested and confirmed to run well, with no specific running faults reported.
The model is in good preowned condition, with the following details:
- Detailing fitted at one end.
- Coupling fitted at the opposite end.
- No spare detailing components or couplings included.
- Older-style Hornby box showing shelf wear.
About the Class 31 “Minotaur”
The British Rail Class 31, originally known as the Brush Type 2, was introduced in the late 1950s and became a familiar sight on passenger, freight and departmental services.
Following the end of British Rail, a number of Class 31 locomotives continued in service with private operators, including Fragonset Railways.
Locomotive 31452 “Minotaur”, in Fragonset livery, is an interesting choice for layouts depicting the privatised railway era, particularly departmental and special train operations.
Packaging and Important Information
The locomotive is supplied in an older-style Hornby box, which shows some shelf wear from previous handling and storage.
No spare detailing components or couplings are included.
Final Preowned Notice
Hornby R2573P1 Class 31 31452 “Minotaur” – Fragonset Livery
Condition: Good Preowned
Tested: 8 October 2026 – Runs Well
Detailing: Fitted at one end, coupling at the other
Spares: None included
Packaging: Older-style Hornby box with shelf wear
Former Olivia's Trains stock – now available through Rainbow Railways.
