This is a pictorial tribute to the British Rail workhorse, the Class 31.
Over 260 of these locos were built by Brush at Loughborough from 1958
onwards, and they would work on most regions for the next forty years,
with a few examples still working today. Working both passenger and
freight trains, they were a success, although their original Mirrlees
engines would be replaced with English Electric power units in the late
1960s. They have worn many different liveries, with most being portrayed
in this book. Unfortunately most have now gone for scrap, however quite
a number have been preserved and can still be seen running on their
preserved lines up and down the country. This book acts as a personal
recollection of a favourite class of loco. For those fortunate enough to
have experienced the Class 31 locos in their prime, this book will offer
a pleasing trip down memory lane. For those new to the class, it will
highlight what you may have missed.