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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....