Model Details
The Bristolian (Britannia Class - Venus)
70023
Years Released:
1997
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: The Bristolian (Britannia Class - Venus)
Running Number: 70023
Category: Train Packs
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: Great British Trains are produced in editions of 3000 only, each with authenticating certificate.
Length - Britannia Class - 287mm.
Length - Mk1 Composite Coach - 264mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997
Running Number: 70023
Category: Train Packs
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: Great British Trains are produced in editions of 3000 only, each with authenticating certificate.
Length - Britannia Class - 287mm.
Length - Mk1 Composite Coach - 264mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997
 1997 |
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: 1026 - December 2023
Previous: 1048 - November 2023
Movement:
(+22)
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: 1026 - December 2023
Previous: 1048 - November 2023
Movement:
(+22)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | R.2031 |
The Bristolian (Britannia Class - Venus) |
Limited Edition
| YEAR | LIMITED |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 3000 |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 130B | 4-6-2 Loco Britannia Class | June 1992 |
| 130B (Back) | 4-6-2 Loco Britannia Class - Back | June 1992 |
| 224 | Britannia Class Locomotive | August 2000 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1997 | The Bristolian was the fast express from Paddington to Bristol introduced by Great Western in 1935 and modelled here in the form it took in the final days of British steam. Britannia Class 7MT locomotive and B.R. coaches in crimson and cream place the date in the early fifties. The locomotive is unique to this set, and the coaches have special running numbers. You can add extra coaches R.445, R.450 and R.440. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2031 The Bristolian (Britannia Class - Venus) - 1997
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