Model Details

Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive

U.K.
D7581

Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive

Years Released: 2000 2001 2002 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: D7581
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 25 (Type 2)
Class 25 (Type 2)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: An elaboration of the earlier Class 24 design also built with Sulzer power plants, the Class 25 saw minor appearance differences with both modest speed and horsepower increases. Numerous Class 25 locomotives primarily saw service on the Midland and Scottish Regions of British Railways. They also saw service on the Western Region as interim replacements for the Class 35 Hymek locomotives upon withdrawal in 1972. More...
Weight: 72 tons
Purpose: Light Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 200mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2000 2001 2002

2000 2001 2002
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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:
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Previous: 2658 - November 2023
Movement: (+760)

Model Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2000 R.2121A 2000
Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive
2001 R.2121A 2001
Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive
2002 R.2121A 2002
Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
215 Class 25 Locomotive May 2000

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2000 Earlier versions of the Class 25s were built with connecting doors at each end to facilitate multiple working. Later introductions did not have this feature allowing larger centre windows to be fitted. Originally named Type 2s there were some 327 in the class which were built for goods and passenger working during the period 1961-1978. Powered by a ringfield motor, the model benefits in appearance with the application of precision printing and blackened wheels.
2001 Earlier versions of the Class 25s were built with connecting doors at each end to facilitate multiple working. Later introductions did not have this feature allowing larger centre windows to be fitted. Originally named Type 2s there were some 327 in the class which were built for goods and passenger working during the period 1961-1978. Powered by a ringfield motor, the model benefits in appearance with the application of precision printing and blackened wheels.
2002 Earlier versions of the Class 25s were built with connecting doors at each end to facilitate multiple working. Later introductions did not have this feature allowing larger centre windows to be fitted. Originally named Type 2s there were some 327 in the class which were built for goods and passenger working during the period 1961-1978. Powered by a ringfield motor, the model benefits in appearance with the application of precision printing and blackened wheels.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2000 Ringfield
2001 Ringfield
2002 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
2000 £38.50
2002 £40.00

Catalogue Images (3)

R.2121A - Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2000
R.2121A Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2000

R.2121A - Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2001
R.2121A Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2001

R.2121A - Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2002
R.2121A Class 25 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2002


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