Model Details

Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC

U.K.
45537

Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC

Years Released: 1991 1992 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC
Running Number: 45537
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Patriot Class 5XP
Patriot Class 5XP
Designer: Sir Henry Fowler
Class Information: Introduced in 1930.
Weight: 123 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
4-6-0
Model Information: Length - 10 1/4 inches - 26cms.
Models Produced: * 1,850
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1991 1992

1991 1992
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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:
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Previous: 1044 - November 2023
Movement: (+91)

Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1991 R.578 1991
Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC
1992 R.578 1992
Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC

Related Service Sheets (4)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
119 4-6-0 Duke of Sutherland - R.311 February 1980
119 (Back) 4-6-0 Duke of Sutherland - R.311 - Back February 1980
120 Short Wheelbase Tender Drive Motor - R.311, R.357 February 1980
120 (Back) Short Wheelbase Tender Drive Motor - R.311, R.357 - Back February 1980

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1991 Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. The handsome model depicts the livery of the 1950s. Suitable for coaches R.429, R.442, R.443 and R.447.
1992 The Patriots were evolved from the earlier Claughton class of the London and North Western Railway by Sir Henry Fowler. The coal rails on the tender are an unusual feature. Suitable for coaches R.429, R.442, R.443 and R.447. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1991 Type 5 Ringfield
1992 Type 5 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1992 £68.60

Catalogue Images (2)

R.578 - Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC - 1991
R.578 Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC - 1991

R.578 - Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC - 1992
R.578 Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC - 1992


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