Type 2 CLASS 31  Nș 31289 (D5821) "Phoenix"
 

This locomotive was built in 1961 by Brush Engineering, Loughborough under the modernisation plan of 1955.  It has an English Electric engine and is capable of producing 1470 hp, at speeds of up to 90 mph.  This locomotive was first allocated to Gateshead and moved to several depots before being withdrawn from service at Tinsley.

 

The class was originally intended for service on the Eastern Region, but gradually became common in both the Western and London Midland regions too.

 

31289 is on loan to the Northampton & Lamport Railway, where it arrived on the 10th November 1998, from Birmingham.
 

Class 31 No 31289

31289 prepares to depart Pitsford & Brampton station shortly after its repaint into blue livery.

Photo: Dan Adkins

Type 2                               British Railways                        A1A-A1A

Class 31/1

 Works Nș:

Built: 1961

 Builder: Brush Traction, Loughborough

Engine:
English Electric 12-cyl 12SV of 1,470 b.h.p.

 Transmission:
 Electric. Four Brush traction motors, single reduction gear drive.

Weight: 109 tons

 Driving wheel diameter: 3' 7"

Brake force: 49 tons

 Maximum speed: 90 m.p.h.

Maximum tractive effort: 42,000lb

 BR Nș: 31289

Current Condition: In Service

Arrived NLR:  10th November 1998
Date Preserved: 1998 Current Home: NLR

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