Model Details
B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive

Years Released:
1960
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
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:

1960
![]() 1960 |
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967

Livery: B.R. Green

Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1272 - December 2020
Previous: 288 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
---|---|---|
1960 | R.254 |
![]() B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
1960 | B.R. logo. |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.254 B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive - 1960
B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive on ebay UK 
Search For: '(hornby,triang,tri-ang) steeple'
Ending Soonest
ITEM | DETAILS |
---|---|
![]() |
TRIANG R252 TR MAROON STEEPLE CAB LOCOMOTIVE BODY hornby GC GOOD TRANSFERS - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £26.40 GBP Time Left: 11d 1h 8m 16s Bids: 0 |
![]() |
TRIANG OO R254 STEEPLE CAB ELECTRIC GOOD RUNNER REALLY EXCELLENT BOXED - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Skipton, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £95.00 GBP Time Left: 21d 12h 38m 12s Bids: 0 |
B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive on ebay US 
Search For: '(hornby,triang,tri-ang) steeple'
Ending Soonest
ITEM | DETAILS |
---|---|
No results returned... |
B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive on ebay Australia 
Search For: '(hornby,triang,tri-ang) steeple'
Ending Soonest
ITEM | DETAILS |
---|---|
![]() |
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: 6d 14h 30m 27s Bids: 0 |