Model Details
Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh
936
Years Released:
1994
1995
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh
Running Number: 936
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: * 2,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1994 1995
Running Number: 936
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: * 2,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1994 1995
 1994 1995 |
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive 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: 2584 - December 2023
Previous: 1338 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1246)
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive 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: 2584 - December 2023
Previous: 1338 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1246)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | R.132 |
Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh |
| 1995 | R.132 |
Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 133A | 4-4-0 Locomotive - Schools Class | November 1994 |
| 133A (Back) | 4-4-0 Locomotive - Schools Class (Back) | November 1994 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Intended for the difficult London Hastings route where the clearances would not allow larger engines, the Schools were so successful that they were used on most other Southern services. The model has smoke deflectors and a coppered steam pipe and is tender powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for coaches R.162, R.163 and R.174. |
| 1995 | Maunsells Schools class was introduced in 1930 and the 40 locomotives were the heaviest and most powerful 4-4-0s in Britain. The model has a sprung drawbar and an auxilliary pick-up through the front bogie. The tender is powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor situated in the tender. Suitable for coaches R.162, R.163 and R.174. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1995 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1994 | £62.45 |
| 1995 | £67.00 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.132 Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh - 1994
R.132 Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh - 1995
Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh on ebay UK
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