Klas 31 - D5803

Finally a class 31 model that was good enough for me to decide to buy. Wonderfully detailed. Excellent reproduction of that interim livery. Very smooth operation in testing. I remember the original D5803 on it's transfer to the Western Region in the early 1970's. Then very much an 'alien' amongst our beloved diesel hydraulics and this wonderful model takes me right back there!

I'm not really the person who should be doing this. I now have more Accurascale Sound fitted Locos than I have yards of track! They have, after initial unpacking, investigation, checking the tag settings, and trying on the programming track, remained in their boxes. Visually, I was very impressed with the very detailed appearance of the Locos and supplied accessories, and although I have several Locos from other manufacturers, none have impressed me more than my four Accurascale locomotives.

Fantastics service class 31 Diesel will look great on my layout .I have ordered three more great service.

an excellent addition to my accurascale fleet

When the last, very well known Model Railway manufacturer produced the Class 31, was welcomed with open arms; Only criticism I had of those, the occasional model would run askew?
The 30/31 Class were really a BO BO with a centre non-driven floating axle with a smaller diameter wheel which is what Accurascale have faithfully produced with this fantastic model.

Super detail, runs like a Swiss watch. A reasonable price. What more can you ask for?

This is yet another fantastic model the really captures the look of these locos, the attention to detail on the class 31 is excellent. I am really impressed with the overall quality.

Appearance, performance and features excellent. If you buy the dcc ready model and upgrade using the Accurathrash sound kit though, remember to reset the small switches on the main circuit board to suit the decoder before putting the body back on as the speaker covers them and you can't reach them to change them with the roof hatch off!

I already have 5544 in blue so was already aware of the superb quality and accuracy but a green version was always considered to support my fleet for 34G.
Having purchased 5674 based on having been once allocated to Finsbury Park I was disappointed that my research had let me down and the model was unsuitable for my period.
Accurascale agreed to correct my mistake, without question and swapped the model for one of 5803 with FYE and arrows of indecision. This will become 5610 which was a Finsbury Park resident.
The fit and finish of the model is superb and represent the prototype beautifully.
The running is smooth and silent with sound off. With sound on the model comes alive. It is wonderful and will look the part on a rake of six blue, mk 1 suburban coaches.
I'd have more if I had the room.
Thanks.

Wasn't really after a class 31 being a western region modeller but the more I read, and knowing Accurascale great reputation, the more I considered I could fit one in. Striking model, glad I purchased.