Model Details
B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive
Years Released:
1960
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: B.R. 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:
1960
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 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
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: 1994 - February 2021
Previous: 1858 - January 2021
Movement:
(-136)
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: 1994 - February 2021
Previous: 1858 - January 2021
Movement:
(-136)
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
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Tri-ang R254 0-4-0 Steeple Cab Locomotive-Boxed - Store Inventory
Location: Whitley Bay, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £39.00 GBP Time Left: 3d 8h 34m 53s Bids: 0 |
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Triang/Hornby 00 Gauge BR 0-4-0 Steeple Cab Electric Loco BR Green Livery -R254 - Auction
Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £38.50 GBP Time Left: 3d 16h 44m 47s Bids: 1 |
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TRI-ANG X.176 / X.386 EM2/STEEPLE CAB/TRANSCONTIENTAL PANTOGRAPH. WIRED - Auction
Location: Newent, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £32.99 GBP Time Left: 4d 16h 35m 58s Bids: 0 |
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Tri-ang very rare in this condition R254 0-4-0 Steeple cab Locomotive with box - Fixed Price
Location: Harlow, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £85.00 GBP Time Left: 7d 17h 54m 49s Bids: 0 |
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TRIANG STEEPLE CAB BR GREEN LOCOMOTIVE - Store Inventory
Location: Hereford, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £39.95 GBP Time Left: 28d 10h 39m 54s Bids: 0 |
B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive on ebay US 
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B.R. Steeple Cab Locomotive on ebay Australia 
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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: 12d 20h 27m 49s Bids: 0 |
