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The Class 31 Gallery at the Bristol Railway Archive.

Class 31 Details:

Introduced: 1957-62

Engine: English Electric 12 cyl 12SV of 1470 b.h.p.

Weight: 109 tons

Brake Force: 49 tons

Maximum Tractive Effort: 42000lb

Transmission: Four Brush traction motors, single reduction drive

Driving Wheel Diameter: 3'7"

Route Availability: 5

Maximum Speed: 80mph (some) 90mph rest

Coupling Code 31/0: Red Circle
Coupling Code 31/1&31/4: Blue Star

Class 31/4 Details:

All refurbished and equiped for one-man operation.

Maximum Tractive Effort: 39500lb

Route Availability: 6

Maximum Speed: 90mph

Class 31/5 Details:

Maximum Speed: 60mph

Class 31/6 Details:

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