I've Done It Again

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

You can never have too many Class 31s! Very interesting to see the three together and see that Hornby stands up well to the other more recent models. As with all such matters, we sometimes get too hung up about every close up detail and then view the models from 6 foot away! Have a great break over Christmas and enjoy the break with some model railway related activity! Woody.

[@railway187]

Congratulations on your purchase! By the way, wonderful layout too! Greetings from a new subscriber! 🙋‍♂️ Erik

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi Erik thanks for the lovely comment and l have subed you back.All the best and have a good Christmas Colin,

[@DaventryParkway]

Thank you. Really enjoyed this line up! A 31 is a bit down my list of locos to buy but I’ll certainly be getting a dirty blue one sometime. I remember riding behind them from New Street to Nuneaton or Leicester back in the long, long summer holidays on weekly midland rail tour tickets. You’re right, the 31/4’s got in a right state!

[@Mossendrailway00]

Thank you for your comments and l m glad you enjoyed the video ,l do like a dirty loco not to keen on pristine looking locos and rolling stock but thats just me , all the best Colin.

[@delphjunction1168]

Hi Colin. Great loco and a great price. You're getting a brilliant collection there buddy. Thank you for sharing. Thumbs up thumped 👍 ....Pete....

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi Pete l did get a good price for the 31 but l still can not believe he let me have it for 150 pounds .I think you have a wonderful layout looking forward to seeing more all the best Colin .

[@BritishRail60062]

To be honest. I like all 3 versions. The only (and very minor) detraction to the Bachmann model is that the gloss finish should have been satin to balance it. But that said, they are great models and I will try to get one by the end of the year. I will have to wait for the second run for the 31 from Accurascale trains. I have subbed and Happy Christmas to you and yours in advance as well as a happy belated birthday buddy. All the best, Peter.

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi Peter l do like all 3 versions to but l can do something about it , l'm going to do a faded finish and a heavy weathered look l'm going to video it so l can help others , just hope it turns out o.k all the best Colin.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

Another great addition to your fleet, Colin, and as you say, a nice trio...cheers James 🙂👍

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi James yes my fleet is growing l wish for another class 37 but dont tell the wife all the best Colin.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

@Mossendrailway00 I'll say nothing 🤫😁👍

[@eattherich9215]

The new unit is a nice birthday present.

[@Mossendrailway00]

The other one was my birthday present this one is my Christmas present my mistake very pleased with them l well be weathering them soon which will make a nice video so have good Christmas all the best Colin.

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

Hi great video and it is good to see all three in the same frame as this. I think the Accurascale has a multi dip switch near the blanking plate, and you have to turn the fan on, but it runs fast and has some noise associated with it, but you tell us what you think. Great video, Jersey Bill

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi Bill thanks for the lovely comments and the info on the fan , i well not be turning the fan on because its to noisy and silly if l had DCC l would turn it on as quick as a flash all the best Colin.

[@ewhurstgreen]

*Friend's declaration to his wife upon delivery of another new model* _"Ah finally it has come back from repair"_ .... 😉 Colin - an interesting comparison - thank you! - Colin 👍

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi Colin lm after another class 37 but dont tell the wife all the best Colin.

[@ewhurstgreen]

@@Mossendrailway00 Just need to drop into the conversation how model railways is so much more fun compared to smoking, drinking, gambling and womansing before thanking her for being so supportive towards your hobby as you hand over a large box of chocolates. Hopefully that will distract her long enough...... _PS - none of the above will probably work as wives can be just too savvy..._

[@alantraish3368]

I have 3 Hornby super detail 31s. Apart from one with unfortunate mazak rot(it still runs sweetly) I think they hold their own against the others(lovely as they are too) so wont replace them. Only thing Ive done it cut the rubber band fan drives off to avoid motor problems.

[@Mossendrailway00]

l think you are right about the Hornby 31 it dose hold its own against the other two it did surprise me , sorry about them mazak rot on your one l have never come across it before can you not send it back it seems unfair if you can't .All the best Colin.

[@alantraish3368]

@@Mossendrailway00 long out of warranty. It may get worse/may not. Running ok for now altho with bodged couplings..

[@saxmadsteve]

Does your bachman have a factory fitted speaker? I have a class 24 with it fitted and a sound decoder with speaker attached! Do I have to disconnect the fitted speaker or do I just chop off the speaker on the decoder?

[@Mossendrailway00]

Thanks for the comment l am not sure if the 31 has a speaker fitted but l am D C NOT DCC please dont chop any thing off .All the best and have a good Christmas Colin.

[@stretchedits]

Hi, your a lucky chap indeed, even if just because your wife forgave you for the Bachmann 31 you bought! Your right, the Hornby 31 is indeed pretty good looking, I really like how the black window rubbers stand out against the white window surrounds. If they hadn't had so many issues with the Mazok rot, they would have been much better and maybe worth a risk...............I'm still waiting for Accurascale to announce a 31 in BR green without indicator boxes, now that would be a great model............Anyway, Happy Christmas, omg I hope there is another video before then, it seems too early, but you started it. All the best Dave.

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi Dave l have not come across Mazok rot before hope l'm o k with my one . l'm got another video to come before Christmas its the start of a new layout part one is coming soon, hope you get your 31 in B R green soon all the best Colin.

[@stretchedits]

@@Mossendrailway00 Regards the Mazok rot, if you haven't come across it in any models to date your probably ok. You know what it is though? Oh a new layout, how exciting, can't wait to see what you do next.

[@northwesttrainsmodels]

nice review i have a hornby network rail class 31 which i got at quite a reasonable price and runs well am yet to try an accurascale loco, i did get the new andrew barclay which had to be sent back because it was faulty am not sure if thats accurascale to blame or hattons, i did like the look of the new bachmann model but am going to wait for there new class 69, thanks for sharing. Tom

[@Mossendrailway00]

Hi Tom thanks for the lovely comments l'm glad you liked the video hope you get your 69 soon , all the best Colin.

[@northwesttrainsmodels]

@Mossendrailway00 thanks Colin 👍