Detailed Pipes and Cables for a Class 31 Locomotive (As Built - pre 1980s) - OO Gauge (SET 3)

Pipes and multiple working jumper cables for both ends of one Class 31 locomotive in the condition as built with buffer casings (i.e. pre-1980s before refurbishment).

Includes parts for Class 31/1 and the early ETH fitted Class 31/4.

OO Gauge (supplied unpainted)

Until the 1960s the majority of BR locomotives had provision only for Vacuum Train brakes. From the early 1960s the standard air brake system was introduced, therefore it was common to see locos and rolling stock dual braked (i.e. fitted with both vacuum and air brakes). The use of vacuum brakes on BR was phased out during the 1980s. 

This set of brake pipes and cables is enough for both ends of one Class 31 Locomotive with buffer casings, the UNPAINTED pack includes:-

2 - Air Brake Pipes (BP) - Red
4 - Main Reservoir Air Pipes (MRP) - Yellow
2 - Vacuum Hoses with hose dummy bracket (VAC)
4 - Regulating Control Air Pipes (CA) - White
2 - Steam Heat Pipes (S/H)
2 - Multiple Working Jumper Cables (M/W) - Orange
2 - Multiple Working Jumper Receptacles (M/W) - Orange
2 - Electric Train Heating Cables (ETH) - Orange
2 - Electric Train Heating Receptacles (ETH) - Orange

For dual braked locos, fit the air brake and vacuum brake pipes.
For vacuum only braked locos, fit just the vacuum brake pipes.
For train heating boiler fitted locos, fit the steam heat pipes.
For the early ETH fitted locos (31401 - 31424 before refurbishment) fit the ETH cables and ETH receptacles.

Notes:-

• There were many variations between members of the Class 31 fleet in pipe configurations, fitting and placement; therefore it is recommended to refer to photographs of the real thing when fitting these parts.
• If you are fitting the ETH cables and receptacles then please note that to correctly depict the position of the receptacle then a slot must be cut into your model in the underside of the buffer casing; please refer to the pictures.
• For refurbished Class 31 locomotives (without the buffer casings) please use the alternative SET-29 pipes & cables, product code 4WH0801229.
• All pipes have a 0.7mm peg that can be fitted into a drilled hole in the buffer beam, alternatively the peg can be cut-off and the pipe attached with a small amount of adhesive.
• These parts are delicate and may not be suitable for use with couplings fitted, especially on tighter radius curves.
• The pipes are supplied unpainted, please refer to pictures for typical colours.
• Top-Tip - use a light coat of white primer first, and paint the pipes before removing them from the sprue.

(SET Number 3 for Class 31)