Model Details
Schools Class V Locomotive - Dover

30911
Years Released:
1983
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 30911
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Schools Class V

Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0

Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 3,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1983
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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: 2096 - December 2020
Previous: 1708 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1983 | R.257 |
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Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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133 | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 | October 1982 |
133 (Back) | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 - Back | October 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1983 | Brass and copper components, metal handrails, vacuum pipes and a detailed cab interior. An R.450 Smoke Generator may be fitted. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1983 | Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.257 Schools Class V Locomotive - Dover - 1983
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