Model Details

Class 2800 Locomotive

U.K.
2859

Class 2800 Locomotive

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

Model: Class 2800 Locomotive
Running Number: 2859
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 28XX
Class 28XX
Designer: G. J. Churchward
Class Information: Designed as a heavy freight locomotive by George Churchward for the Great Western Railway, the 2800 Class was the first 2-8-0 wheel arrangement to be used in Britain. More...
Weight: 76 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
2-8-0
Model Information: Length - 10 1/8 inches - 25.8cm.
Models Produced: * 3,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1991 1992

1991 1992
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Great Western Railway
Livery: G.W.R. Green
G.W.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with gilt lettering, and orange and black lining.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.

Model Ranking:
Current: 1231 - December 2023
Previous: 2099 - November 2023
Movement: (+868)

Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1991 R.532 1991
Class 2800 Locomotive
1992 R.532 1992
Class 2800 Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
155 2-8-0 GWR Loco March 1992
155 (Back) 2-8-0 GWR Loco - Back March 1992

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1991 Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. This exceptionally fine model features a firebox which glows when the locomotive is in motion and a working smoke generator. For heavy duty freight.
1992 Churchwards design of 1903 for heavy, long distance, freight haulage. Model has glowing firebox and smoke generator for amazing realism. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1991 Type 6 Ringfield
1992 Type 6 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1992 £74.95

Catalogue Images (2)

R.532 - Class 2800 Locomotive - 1991
R.532 Class 2800 Locomotive - 1991

R.532 - Class 2800 Locomotive - 1992
R.532 Class 2800 Locomotive - 1992


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