Class 31

les101975jud · #1 19th March 2013, 14:11

I am hoping someone on this forum may be able to help me. I am interested in the loco numbers of those Class 31s that were allocated to Hornsey MPD (34B) when the Class was being introduced. I believe the first ones went there around 1959/60. Any help would be appreciated.

Silver Fox Phil · #2 19th March 2013, 15:23

Hi Les101975jud
Have you tried this link as it could be of interest to you. http://www.railuk.info/diesel/
I am not a diesel head myself so cant really help but hope you find your answers.
All the best
Phil

pre65 · #3 19th March 2013, 15:52

According to my book the first 20 pilot scheme order were shedded at Stratford.

Initially the Eastern region had a monopoly on them.

62440 · #4 19th March 2013, 18:54

Hi les101975jud, according to the "Locomotive Stock Changes" column in Trains Illustrated issues Feb to July 1960 the following were allocated to Hornsey 34B, as new locos.

D5567/8/9. D5586/7/8/9. D5590/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9. D5600/1/2/3/4/5. D5606/7/8/9.

Hope this helps, Regards, 62440.

les101975jud · #5 19th March 2013, 19:24

Thank you to all those who replied. This has been very helpful.

les101975jud

Bubblewrap · #6 20th March 2013, 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by pre65

According to my book the first 20 pilot scheme order were shedded at Stratford.

Initially the Eastern region had a monopoly on them.

The first class 31s allocated to Stratford(30A) were nick named "Toffee apples" because of the style of the "power" controller.

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