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Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia

70000

Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia

Years Released: 1992 1993 2001 2002 2006 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia
Running Number: 70000
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 7

Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Mixed traffic Class 7 Britannia locomotives were built between 1951 and 1954 as the final British Railways standard design. One member of the class 70013 Oliver Cromwell has the distinction of being the last official steam locomotive to haul a revenue train on August 11, 1968. More...
Weight: 143 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: Length - 11 1/4 inches - 28.7cm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1992 1993

2001 2002 2006

1992 1993

2001 2002 2006

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956

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: 334 - July 2017
Previous: 590 - June 2017
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Model Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1992	R.190	Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia
1993	R.190	Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia
2001	R.2207	Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia
2002	R.2207	Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia
2006	R.2562	Class 7MT Locomotive - Britannia

Related Service Sheets (3)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
130A	4-6-2 B.R. Britannia Class	December 1990
130B	4-6-2 Loco Britannia Class	June 1992
130B (Back)	4-6-2 Loco Britannia Class - Back	June 1992

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1992	The Britannia class was the first to be designed and built by British Railways, appearing in 1951. The model carries the early Lion totem and is suitable for use with coaches R.409, R.410, R.442 and R.443. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor.
1993	The Britannias were introduced in 1951, the first standard design to appear after the nationalisation of the railways. They ran over all regions and were most successful and popular with their crews. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable for coaches R.400, R.448, R.442, R.443 and freight vehicles.
2001	Introduced onto the BR network in 1951, the 'Britannia' which was the first of its class of 48, was designed for mixed traffic work. The Super Detailed Hornby model which features a BR Type I tender, sprung buffers, correct type cylinder block and pony truck, glazed cab, plus an abundance of additional detailing. The Hornby model also includes the larger boiler dome which was a feature of the prototype after modification.
2002	Introduced onto the BR network in 1951, the 'Britannia' which was the first of its class of 48, was designed for mixed traffic work. The Super Detailed Hornby model which features a BR Type I tender, sprung buffers, correct type cylinder block and pony truck, glazed cab, plus an abundance of additional detailing. The Hornby model also includes the larger boiler dome which was a feature of the prototype after modification.