Model Details
Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Winston Churchill
21C151
Years Released:
1970
1970c
1971
1972
1973
1973c
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Running Number: 21C151
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Battle Of Britain / West Country Class
Designer: Oliver Bulleid
Class Information: Battle of Britain Class locomotives, along with sister West Country’s were introduced in 1945 and produced through 1954. A total of 110 air-smooth cased Light Pacific’s; affectionately known or rather unkindly nick-named “Spam Cans” were built by the Southern Railway and later British Railways using many features inherited from the larger and heavier Merchant Navy Class. More...
Weight: 137 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1970 1971 1972
1973 1973c
1970c
 1970 1970c 1971 1972 |
 1973 1973c |
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 205 - December 2023
Previous: 169 - November 2023
Movement:
(-36)
Model Year Details (4)
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Chassis, Bogie & Pony Truck - R.356, R.356S | August 1962 |
| 33 (Addendum) | Chassis, Bogie & Pony Truck - R.356, R.356S with Addendum | June 1964 |
| 65 | Battle Of Britain Class Chassis & Pony Truck - R.365S | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Locomotive includes smoke generator, crew and a choice of 3 alternative names. |
| 1970c | Locomotive has choice of four names, crew, magnadhesion and smoke. |
| 1971 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator. An alternative choice of 3 names, Biggin Hill, Fighter Command and Hurricane is provided with each locomotive. |
| 1972 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator. An alternative choice of 3 names, Biggin Hill, Fighter Command and Hurricane is provided with each locomotive. |
| 1973 | Model bears the coat of arms or the Marlborough family. |
| 1973c | Locomotive with smoke. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 105/- |
| 1971 | 115/- |
| 1972 | £6.85 |
| 1973 | £6.85 |
| YEAR | AUST PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1972 | $21.95 |
| YEAR | CAN PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1970c | $20.00 |
| 1973c | $32.00 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.869S Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Winston Churchill - 1970
R.869S Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Winston Churchill - 1970c
R.869S Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Winston Churchill - 1971
R.869S Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Winston Churchill - 1972
R.869 Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Winston Churchill - 1973
R.869 Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Winston Churchill - 1973c
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