Model Details
Steeple Cab Locomotive
Years Released:
1959
1961
1962
1963
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Steeple Cab Locomotive
Running Number: None
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 0-4-0 Steeple Cab
Designer: Tri-ang Railways
Class Information: After “Rocket” won the Rainhill Trials in 1829 the future of railway steam technology was entrenched for many years to come. Innovations in design continued to keep pace with increased demand, but one negative of steam propulsion could not be ignored; the safety aspects of steam locomotives in confined areas such as tunnels. The earliest practical solution to over-come this problem came in the form of over-head electrical propulsion. By 1895, a 675-Volt DC was devised by General Electric for working the 1-1/4mile Howard Street tunnel adjacent to the new passenger railway terminal in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. More...
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
Model Information: Operates either from the track or, at the flick of a switch, from the overhead wires.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1959 1961 1962 1963
Running Number: None
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 0-4-0 Steeple Cab
Designer: Tri-ang Railways
Class Information: After “Rocket” won the Rainhill Trials in 1829 the future of railway steam technology was entrenched for many years to come. Innovations in design continued to keep pace with increased demand, but one negative of steam propulsion could not be ignored; the safety aspects of steam locomotives in confined areas such as tunnels. The earliest practical solution to over-come this problem came in the form of over-head electrical propulsion. By 1895, a 675-Volt DC was devised by General Electric for working the 1-1/4mile Howard Street tunnel adjacent to the new passenger railway terminal in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. More...
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
Model Information: Operates either from the track or, at the flick of a switch, from the overhead wires.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1959 1961 1962 1963
 1959 1961 1962 1963 |
Company: T.R. - Transcontinental
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 301 - February 2021
Previous: 228 - January 2021
Movement:
(-73)
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 301 - February 2021
Previous: 228 - January 2021
Movement:
(-73)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | R.254 |
Steeple Cab Locomotive |
| 1961 | R.254 |
Steeple Cab Locomotive |
| 1962 | R.254 |
Steeple Cab Locomotive |
| 1963 | R.254 |
Steeple Cab Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (8)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Chassis, Motor, Pantographs Etc. - R.252, R.254 | January 1960 |
| 19 (Addendum) | Chassis, Motor, Pantographs Etc. - R.252, R.254 with Addendum | January 1961 |
| OPSS1 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 1 & 2 | 1961 |
| OPSS2 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 3 & 4 | 1961 |
| OPSS3 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 5 & 6 | 1961 |
| OPSS4 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 7 & 8 | 1961 |
| OPSS5 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 9 & 10 | 1961 |
| OPSS6 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 11 & 12 | 1961 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1959 | Early TR lettering. |
| 1961 | TR lettering. |
| 1962 | Tri-ang Railways logo circle. |
| 1963 | Tri-ang Railways shield. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 36/- |
| 1962 | 36/- |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.254 Steeple Cab Locomotive - 1959
R.254 Steeple Cab Locomotive - 1961
R.254 Steeple Cab Locomotive - 1962
R.254 Steeple Cab Locomotive - 1963
Steeple Cab Locomotive on ebay UK 
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TRIANG 00 GAUGE VINTAGE 0-4-0 R254 STEEPLE CAB LOCOMOTIVE SPARES/REPAIRS - Auction
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Tri-ang Hornby R254 Steeple Cab Electric Pantograph Loco. Fair condition - Auction
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TRIANG STEEPLE CAB BR GREEN LOCOMOTIVE - Store Inventory
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Triang OO Gauge Railways R254 Steeple Cab Locomotive with Operating Pantograph - Store Inventory
Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Condition: Used Current Price: $325.00 AUD Time Left: 16d 23h 33m 23s Bids: 0 |
