Model Details
Diesel Switcher
7005
Years Released:
1962
1963
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Diesel Switcher
Running Number: 7005
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: RS-2
Designer: ALCO-MLW
Class Information: The ‘real’ RS-2 locomotives were built between 1946 and 1950 by ALCO in the USA. Additional units were built in Canada by MLW Subsidiary for both major Canadian companies.
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Transcontinental printed on both sides of locomotive.
Length - 7 7/8 inches.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1962 1963
Running Number: 7005
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: RS-2
Designer: ALCO-MLW
Class Information: The ‘real’ RS-2 locomotives were built between 1946 and 1950 by ALCO in the USA. Additional units were built in Canada by MLW Subsidiary for both major Canadian companies.
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Transcontinental printed on both sides of locomotive.
Length - 7 7/8 inches.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1962 1963
 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: 778 - July 2019
Previous: 1307 - June 2019
Movement:
(+529)
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: 778 - July 2019
Previous: 1307 - June 2019
Movement:
(+529)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | R.155 |
Diesel Switcher |
| 1963 | R.155 |
Diesel Switcher |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1962 1963 | Transcontinental Diesel Freight Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2009 | Information | Diesel Switcher | David J Carter |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1962 | Locomotive with working headlights. |
| 1963 | Locomotive with working headlights. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 56/- |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.155 Diesel Switcher - 1962
R.155 Diesel Switcher - 1963
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