Description
HORNBY R2900XSP2 Class 31/2
31247
In Railfreight Red Stripe Livery
DCC READY (SOUND REMOVED)
Box is shelf worn
Pre-owned in FAIR Condition
LOCO TESTED 08/10/26
Loco tested: Loco tested - Noisy Runner - Loco requires a service.
NO Detail pack included
LOCO BOX - Older type of box, Box does have some shelf ware
EX OLIVIA's TRAIN STOCK
This example is offered in fair preowned condition, with the original sound equipment removed. The locomotive is now DCC Ready and is NOT sound fitted.
IMPORTANT: The locomotive is a noisy runner and requires servicing.
It was tested on 8 October 2026, when the noisy running performance was identified.
No detailing pack is included.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornby |
| Catalogue Number | R2900XSP2 |
| Locomotive | Class 31/2 Diesel |
| Running Number | 31247 |
| Livery | Railfreight Red Stripe |
| Gauge | OO Gauge |
| Condition | Preowned – Fair |
| DCC Status | DCC Ready |
| Sound | Removed – Not Sound Fitted |
| Test Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Running Performance | Noisy Runner |
| Servicing | Service Required |
| Detailing Pack | Not Included |
| Box | Older-Style Hornby Box |
| Box Condition | Shelf Worn |
Preowned Condition and Running Test
LOCOMOTIVE TESTED: 8 OCTOBER 2026
RESULT: NOISY RUNNER – REQUIRES A SERVICE
The locomotive was tested and found to be noisy during operation.
A service is required to investigate the running noise. The exact cause has not been established, and servicing is not guaranteed to resolve the issue.
Important condition details:
- Noisy runner: Requires servicing.
- DCC Ready: Sound equipment has been removed.
- No sound fitted: This locomotive should not be purchased expecting working DCC sound.
- No detailing pack: Original loose detailing accessories are not included.
- Packaging: Older-style Hornby box showing shelf wear.
About the British Rail Class 31
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 duties throughout Britain.
Built by Brush Traction, these diesel-electric locomotives remained in widespread service for several decades.
The Railfreight Red Stripe livery is particularly associated with the British Rail sectorisation period, making this model suitable for layouts depicting freight operations during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Detailing and Packaging
NO DETAILING PACK IS INCLUDED.
The locomotive is supplied in an older-style Hornby box showing shelf wear from previous handling and storage.
Important Preowned Notice
This locomotive is offered in fair preowned condition with the following specifically disclosed issues:
- Noisy running performance – servicing required.
- Original sound equipment removed – now DCC Ready.
- No detailing pack included.
- Older-style shelf-worn box.
The locomotive is not supplied with a DCC sound decoder.
The disclosed running issue should be taken into account before purchasing. Your statutory consumer rights, including applicable online cancellation rights and rights relating to undisclosed faults, remain unaffected.
