Class 31 Cold Start Part 2.

31430 based at the Spa Valley Railway is started and left to warm up, the loco is seen at Tunbridge Wells West shed, Spa Valley Railway.
12SVTastic!

[@siddywiddyb]

Beautiful. I always loved the sound of a 31

[@HotAxleBox]

You and me both pal!

[@johnflaherty4128]

I always like the sound of a number 2....😂

[@HotAxleBox]

Number 1 isn't too bad, some might even hang clothes in them too. Wa heeey!

[@peterthornton2396]

Clean engine. To pull onto all the cylinders so quickly 👌🏻❤️

[@HotAxleBox]

Oh yes, shes a real credit to her owner thats for sure.

[@southeasternsqu1dge465]

31430 from the Spa Valley Railway! Great catch.

[@HotAxleBox]

The resident LOUD lol

[@chloedevereaux1801]

ahhhh that clag

[@HotAxleBox]

Cheers

[@Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge]

Lovely 👏🏻👍

[@HotAxleBox]

Thanks for the comment

[@katejones2707]

Sounds mint 👌

[@HotAxleBox]

Thanks!

[@ic125emr4]

The healthiest 31 I’ve ever seen!

[@HotAxleBox]

Thanks for you kind comment, the best is yet to come as we're doing some engine work on it soon.

[@steventhornton4716]

Question why does the drivers side windscreen look small?

[@HotAxleBox]

I believe it was a modification done in BR days whereas the windscreen was replaced for an impact and shatter resistant type. This followed several incidents where objects were thrown at loco fronts as they passed, injuring crews.

[@steventhornton4716]

@@HotAxleBox oh I see thanks for clearing that up one more question why do all class 47 tones sound like strangled cats 😆

[@HotAxleBox]

@@steventhornton4716 lol very true! For the true strangled cat experience you'll need a 313.

[@steventhornton4716]

@@HotAxleBox the emu?

[@HotAxleBox]

@@steventhornton4716 yes mate

[@jimward8095]

Lovely old gurgler?

[@HotAxleBox]

There's no question mark about it, it's a beast ;-)

[@christopherhampson265]

V16 ??

[@HotAxleBox]

V12