Model Details
Schools Class Locomotive - Shrewsbury
921
Years Released:
1991
1992
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Schools Class Locomotive - Shrewsbury
Running Number: 921
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: * 1,650
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992
Running Number: 921
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: * 1,650
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992
 1991 1992 |
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 2578 - December 2023
Previous: 2148 - November 2023
Movement:
(-430)
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 2578 - December 2023
Previous: 2148 - November 2023
Movement:
(-430)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | R.583 |
Schools Class Locomotive - Shrewsbury |
| 1992 | R.583 |
Schools Class Locomotive - Shrewsbury |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Model is in malachite green livery and has sprung drawbar. Suitable for use with coaches R.424 and R425. |
| 1992 | Maunsells Schools class was introduced in 1930 and the 40 locomotives were the heaviest and most powerful 4-4-0s in Britain. The modelel has sprung drawbar, auxililary pick-up through front bogie and Type 6 ringfield motor in tender. Suitable for use with coaches R.424 and R425. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £68.60 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.583 Schools Class Locomotive - Shrewsbury - 1991
R.583 Schools Class Locomotive - Shrewsbury - 1992
Schools Class Locomotive - Shrewsbury on ebay UK
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