Model Details
County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall
3824
Years Released:
1994
1995
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall
Running Number: 3824
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 38XX County Class
Designer: George J. Churchward
Class Information: Generally considered a shortened derivative of the larger Churchward designed 4-6-0 Saint Class locomotives, the 38XX Class was specifically designed for working of local cross country passenger services on the weight restricted Hereford / Shrewsbury region of the GWR / LNWR joint line. More...
Weight: 100 tons
Purpose: Cross Country Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 1/4 inches - 23.5cm.
Models Produced: * 2,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1994 1995
Running Number: 3824
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 38XX County Class
Designer: George J. Churchward
Class Information: Generally considered a shortened derivative of the larger Churchward designed 4-6-0 Saint Class locomotives, the 38XX Class was specifically designed for working of local cross country passenger services on the weight restricted Hereford / Shrewsbury region of the GWR / LNWR joint line. More...
Weight: 100 tons
Purpose: Cross Country Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 1/4 inches - 23.5cm.
Models Produced: * 2,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1994 1995
 1994 1995 |
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: 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: 1263 - July 2022
Previous: 1972 - June 2022
Movement:
(+709)
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: 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: 1263 - July 2022
Previous: 1972 - June 2022
Movement:
(+709)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | R.125 |
County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall |
| 1995 | R.125 |
County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | 4-4-0 GWR County Loco - R.392 | June 1982 |
| 136 (Back) | 4-4-0 GWR County Loco - R.392 - Back | June 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1994 | The County class were the only GWR 4-4-0 engines with outside cylinders. They were designed for passenger traffic although later used on goods trains. The model features a spring loaded drawbar and extra pick up through the bogie wheels. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for use with all Hornby GWR coaches. |
| 1995 | Churchward designed this class for use over parts of the Great Western network where weight restrictions were severe. The model has a copper chimney cap, sprung drawbar and auxiliary pick-up from the front bogie. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for use with all Hornby GWR coaches. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1995 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1994 | £56.75 |
| 1995 | £62.00 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.125 County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall - 1994
R.125 County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall - 1995
County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall on ebay US 
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