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: 1550 - February 2021
Previous: 1585 - January 2021
Movement:
(+35)
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: 1550 - February 2021
Previous: 1585 - January 2021
Movement:
(+35)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 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
Diesel Switcher on ebay UK 
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TRIANG TC R155 MK2 BOGIE SKIRT YELLOW CHEVRONS SWITCHER ONLY transcontinental - Store Inventory
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Tri-ang '00' Gauge No: R155 - Diesel Switcher in yellow. Appears unbroken. - Auction
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R.1553 C.P.RAIL DIESEL SWITCHER LOCO DE MANOEUYRE OO GAUGE BY HORNBY -BOXED- - Store Inventory
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Triang Air Horn X1 for Switcher, Dock Shunter, Transcontinental Diesels - Fixed Price
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Triang R155 Pilot / Bogie Skirt for Switcher with later couplings - Fixed Price
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Triang Complete lighting set for R155 Switcher - Fixed Price
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Triang R155 Diesel Road Switcher Body only '7005'' - Fixed Price
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R155 YELLOW TRI-ANG SWITCHER OO GAUGE BY TRI-ANG - Store Inventory
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TRIANG R155 B0-B0 DIESEL YELLOW SWITCHER POWER BOGIE 1962 transcontinental GC - Store Inventory
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OO Gauge Triang R155 Diesel Switcher Transcontinental 7005 - Fixed Price
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Triang R155 Pilot / Bogie Skirt for Switcher with later couplings - Fixed Price
Location: Thetford, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £12.00 GBP Time Left: 13d 17h 52m 0s Bids: 0 |
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TRIANG R353 TR DIESEL YELLOW SHUNTER SWITCHER BODY transcontinental GC - Store Inventory
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Genuine X222 Triang Horn x 2 Switcher Dock Transcontinental R155 R159 R253 VGC - Fixed Price
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TRIANG R155 YELLOW BO-B0 DIESEL SWITCHER BODY 7005 transcontinental CRACK REAR - Store Inventory
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Triang R253 /R353 Dock Shunter/ Yard Switcher Motor Bogie - Fixed Price
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Triang Hornby oo gauge R1553 orange red American diesel switcher loco mint boxed - Fixed Price
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TRIANG R353 TR DIESEL RED SHUNTER SWITCHER 20071 BODY transcontinental GC R253 - Store Inventory
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TRIANG R155 YELLOW BO-B0 DIESEL SWITCHER 7005 transcontinental GC C1960 - Store Inventory
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TRIANG R253 BLACK DIESEL DOCK AUTHORITY SHUNTER SWITCHER No3 SHUNTER VGC - Store Inventory
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Tri-ang R308 Diesel Switcher NSWR Maroon 34051 for Export to Australia in 1974 - Fixed Price
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TRIANG R155 DIESEL TC SERIES SWITCHER RED BOX ONLY 7005 transcontinental 1960 - Store Inventory
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