Heljan reveals 2025 refurbished Class 31

Following the success of the refurbished Class 31s a couple of years ago, a new batch of models is in preparation to keep up with demand for the most popular liveries. In response to requests from O gauge modellers, the new batch includes an unnumbered Class 31/1 in Railfreight large logo grey, a Railfreight Coal Sector Class 31/1 for nuclear traffic, the ever-popular BR Blue Class 31/4 and a ‘Dutch’ grey/yellow Class 31/5.

Also featured in this new run of models is an exclusive special edition for Tower Models depicting 31327 Philips-Imperial in Thornaby depot’s unique interpretation of mid-1980s Railfreight Red Stripe livery.

All liveries have been produced in limited quantities and are available to order from Heljan stockists at £499.00 each and are expected to arrive in autumn 2025.

‘O’ GAUGE CLASS 31 – BATCH 2

• #3124 Railfreight Large Logo Grey/Yellow unnumbered
• #3126 V2 Railfreight Coal Sector Grey 31217
• #3127 V2 Railfreight Red Stripe 31327 Philips-Imperial TOWER MODELS EXCLUSIVE
• #3146 BR Blue 31427
• #3147 BR Civil Engineers Grey/Yellow 31531

Specification

• Five separately switchable lighting functions in DCC mode
• Cab lights
• Tail lights and headcode panel lights
• Powered roof fan
• Sprung Buffers
• Sprung Screw Link Couplings
• Optional Reinforced Drivers’ Windscreen Frame
• Wire Handrails
• Heavy duty twin motor/flywheel drive
• Etched metal grilles
• Detailed Cab Interior
• DCC Friendly PCB

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