Model Details
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
2776
Years Released:
1996
1997
1998
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
Running Number: 2776
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 2721
Designer: William Dean
Class Information: Eighty members of the 2721 class were built between 1897 and 1901 at the Great Western Railway Locomotive Works in Swindon. More...
Weight: 47 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 5,450
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997 1998
Running Number: 2776
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 2721
Designer: William Dean
Class Information: Eighty members of the 2721 class were built between 1897 and 1901 at the Great Western Railway Locomotive Works in Swindon. More...
Weight: 47 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 5,450
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997 1998
 1996 1997 1998 |
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: 808 - December 2023
Previous: 1010 - November 2023
Movement:
(+202)
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: 808 - December 2023
Previous: 1010 - November 2023
Movement:
(+202)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.760 |
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive |
| 1997 | R.760 |
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive |
| 1998 | R.760 |
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.158, R.301, R.317, R.351, R.382, R.780 etc | February 1987 |
| 139 (Back) | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.158, R.301, R.317, R.351, R.382, R.780 etc - Back | February 1987 |
| 201 | 0-6-0 Locomotives | December 1997 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1996 | The Great Western Railway was known for its independent and highly successful locomotive designs. The company ran large numbers of Pannier Tanks, a type of loco almost unknown on the other three British Railway companies. This cheerful character has a detailed cab interior and is fitted with a Type 7 motor on an SSPP chassis. Suitable coach R.446. |
| 1997 | One of G.W.R.s many independent and highly successful locomotive designs. Pannier tanks like this one were rarely seen outside the Great Western Railway. The model dates from the period 1920 to 1950. It features a detailed cab interior, SPSS chassis and Type 7 motor. |
| 1998 | One of G.W.R.s many independent and highly successful locomotive designs. Pannier tanks like this one were rarely seen outside the Great Western Railway. The model dates from the period 1920 to 1950. It features a detailed cab interior. Type 7 motor, in an SPSS chassis. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Type 7 |
| 1997 | Type 7 |
| 1998 | Type 7 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1996 | £29.99 |
| 1998 | £32.99 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.760 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1996
R.760 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1997
R.760 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1998
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