Description
Hornby R3044P Class 31
31233
In Network Rail Livery
Pre-owned in Good Condition
LOCO TESTED 08/10/26
Loco tested: Loco tested : Possibly needs a good run and or a service. Loco does not appear to like some point work (Peco)
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 good preowned condition, although some running issues were identified during testing.
IMPORTANT: The locomotive does not appear to run reliably over certain Peco pointwork and may benefit from a good running-in period or servicing.
A detailing pack is included, and the locomotive is supplied in an older-style Hornby box showing some shelf wear.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornby |
| Catalogue Number | R3044P |
| Locomotive | Class 31 Diesel |
| Running Number | 31233 |
| Livery | Network Rail Yellow |
| Gauge | OO Gauge |
| Scale | 1:76 |
| Condition | Preowned – Good |
| Test Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Running Performance | Issues on Some Peco Pointwork |
| Servicing | May Benefit from Running-In or Servicing |
| Detailing Pack | Included |
| Box | Older-Style Hornby Box |
| Box Condition | Some Shelf Wear |
| Previous Stock | Olivia's Trains |
Preowned Condition and Running Test
LOCOMOTIVE TESTED: 8 OCTOBER 2026
RESULT: RUNNING ISSUES IDENTIFIED
During testing, the locomotive did not appear to run reliably over some sections of Peco pointwork.
It may benefit from a good running-in period or a service to improve its performance.
The exact cause has not been established, and servicing or further running is not guaranteed to resolve the issue.
Condition summary:
- Overall condition: Good preowned condition.
- Running performance: Issues encountered on some Peco points.
- Servicing: May benefit from running-in or attention.
- Detailing pack: Included.
- Packaging: Older-style Hornby box with some shelf wear.
Customers should be aware of the running issue before purchasing.
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 across Britain's railway network.
Built by Brush Traction, these diesel-electric locomotives worked a wide variety of passenger and freight services.
Following their withdrawal from regular British Rail duties, several Class 31 locomotives found further use on infrastructure, engineering and test trains.
The distinctive Network Rail yellow livery makes this model particularly suitable for OO Gauge layouts depicting railway engineering operations, infrastructure trains and modern diesel depots.
Detailing and Packaging
A detailing pack is included with this locomotive.
The model is supplied in an older-style Hornby box, which shows some shelf wear associated with previous handling and storage.
Important Preowned Notice
PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOCOMOTIVE HAS A DISCLOSED RUNNING ISSUE.
The locomotive was tested on 8 October 2026 and experienced difficulties negotiating some Peco pointwork.
It may require running-in, cleaning or servicing, although the precise cause has not been confirmed.
This 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.
Former Olivia's Trains stock – now available through Rainbow Railways.
