With only the early Triang, Lima & Airfix class 31 or Brush type 2 to compare with of course this model blows them out of the water. However I cannot compare it with the super detailed Hornby model or the Bachmann model.
Just a couple of niggles, plastic buffers instead of metal ones & no instructions on how to change the headcodes even thiugh a extensive sheet was supplied for alternate headncode displays otherwise a really nice locomotive.

I was so pleased to be one of the lucky recipients of this model and was so excited when it arrived - especially as it was the last one! I could tell from opening the box that this was going to be a quality product and I wasn't disappointed. It really looks like a "31"; the detail and finish is phenomenal. I haven't had a chance to run it yet, as I don't have a decent layout. Really looking forward to receiving my green one....

The attention to detail on '248' is impressive. A track level, and especially when 'going away' from the observer, it is very convincing. I'm sure that if I had the sound version it would take me right back to the real thing in the seventies!

It's a really well made model,lots of detail and a great runner.looks well pulling my accurascale MPV wagons. Another great loco to add to my collection.

As always, very detailed, good runner, good crawl speed, added the upgrade package,sounds grate, like the throb sound in the background of the engine . Bit late to the party, otherwise I would of bought the pre fitted version. All in all still good loco.

Very prompt delivery at very reasonable price thanks

Absolute perfection what can be said competitors take note!!!!

I received my 31 248 here in Australia last week, and duly ran it in on the rolling road, before putting it on a goods train. Mine is DCC sound fitted from new, and the sounds are very good. It sounds like a class 31 should, to me. This model follows on from several Accurascale class 92s and 37s I purchased, which I also find excellent models.

I did find one small item in the bottom of the box, below the foam packing, which turned out to be one of the fuel fillers. This was easily relocated and glued in place.

Running qualities straight out of the box were excellent, with a good smooth low speed crawl and a top speed that maybe a little faster than I need (easy enough to adjust with CVs or LokProgrammer/JMRI software). Haulage capacity is also good, and it will take more than I ever need to hang behind the couplings. Out of personal preference, I reduced the volume a little.

I fitted all of the pipe details at one end (removing the coupling and pocket), plus driver figures in the #1 cab. The appearance of the locomotive is spot-on, with a nice depth to the colours of the paint finish, while the paint is applied so that it doesn't obscure any detail - all panel lines and mouldings have crisp, sharp edges. I do like the way Accurascale cater for the minor detail differences that apply to each individual locomotive identity they offer.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, with a BR green version to follow, which will be on the way soon, and I have just ordered a third class 31, a Network Rail yellow one from the Accurascale exclusive pair.

Their best model yet. Great detail, a smooth runner with fantastic sound.

I think Accurascale model locomotives are put together very well, I gave it 4 stars because I haven’t used it for more than 10 minuses, so far however no problems with it. I purchased a sound decoder and extra speaker and it sounds great, working cooling fan and stay live as standard will hopefully make every one else raise their game.