THE Mangapps Railway, Essex has acquired two former Network Rail Class 31s – Nos. 31105 (D5523) and 31233 (D5660).

The privately owned railway has lost all of its big diesels of Classes 31, 33 and 47 in recent times, after being transferred to new homes with longer operating lines.
The Class 31s are in good condition, and their bright yellow NR liveries will be retained until at least the spring.
Read more in the February 2019 issue of The RM – on sale now!
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