OO RailRoad - TFL Construction - Class 31 - '31271' Stratford delivers authentic British diesel traction in construction-sector livery, offering smooth performance and detailed realism for OO scale modellers building freight, engineering, or mixed-traffic layouts.

Featuring:

• Prototype Class 31 Detail: Accurately represents the iconic British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotive, widely used across freight and engineering duties.
• TFL Construction Livery: Distinctive contractor branding suited to infrastructure, maintenance, and departmental rail scenes.
• Fine Model Detailing: Includes printed numbering, grille detailing, and separately moulded body features for enhanced realism.
• Ready-to-Run OO Model: Fully assembled locomotive designed for immediate operation on standard OO gauge layouts.

Model Dimensions (Approximate)

• Length: 21.5 cm
• Width: 3.5 cm
• Height: 5.0 cm
• Scale: OO (1:76)

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Gauge: OO gauge (16.5mm)
• Prototype: British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotive
• Running Number: 31271 ‘Stratford’
• Livery: TFL Construction
• Power Type: Diesel-electric (track powered)
• Control System: DC analogue compatible (DCC-ready if applicable)
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic body with metal chassis components
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Modelling Tools: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Included: One OO gauge Class 31 locomotive

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers creating British Rail diesel-era layouts, engineering trains, freight yards, or construction-themed operations.

Why this model matters

The Class 31 is one of British Rail’s most versatile diesel locomotives, used extensively across freight and engineering services. Number 31271 represents Stratford allocation, commonly associated with London and East Anglia operations. Its construction livery makes it ideal for modern engineering trains and infrastructure work scenes on OO layouts.

How to use it

Place the locomotive on clean OO gauge track and operate using a standard DC controller (or DCC system if fitted/converted). Ensure wheels and track are clean for optimal performance. No assembly, paint, glue, or modelling tools are required.

This is a ready-to-run OO scale diesel locomotive. Paint, glue, and modelling tools are not required. It is not a toy.