Model Details
V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
5007
Years Released:
1974a
1975a
1976a
1977a
1978a
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.
Model: V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
Running Number: 5007
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: V.R. B Class
Designer: Clyde Engineering
Class Information: Victorian Railways, Australia. Class introduced 1951.
Weight: 121 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Australian release. Running number is not true to the real engine.
* 6,200 solo models produced and 17,300 in sets.
Models Produced: * 23,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1974a 1975a
1976a 1977a
1978a
Running Number: 5007
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: V.R. B Class
Designer: Clyde Engineering
Class Information: Victorian Railways, Australia. Class introduced 1951.
Weight: 121 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Australian release. Running number is not true to the real engine.
* 6,200 solo models produced and 17,300 in sets.
Models Produced: * 23,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1974a 1975a
1976a 1977a
1978a
 1974a 1975a |
 1976a 1977a |
 1978a |
Company: V.R. - Victorian Railways
Logo: Victorian Railways Logo
Logo Years: 1960s & 1970s
Livery: V.R. Blue
Livery Details: Blue with yellow lining.
Company Information: Victoria, Australia
Model Ranking:
Current: 159 - February 2021
Previous: 532 - January 2021
Movement:
(+373)
Logo: Victorian Railways Logo
Logo Years: 1960s & 1970s
Livery: V.R. Blue
Livery Details: Blue with yellow lining.
Company Information: Victoria, Australia
Model Ranking:
Current: 159 - February 2021
Previous: 532 - January 2021
Movement:
(+373)
Model Year Details (5)
Train Sets Included In (2)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1974a 1975a | Inter-Capital Freighter Set (Aust) |
| 1976a 1977a 1978a | Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | April 1968 |
| 95 | Power Bogies - R.159, R.253, R.308 | June 1974 |
| HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
| HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (2)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2005 | Information | Info From Hornby Book Of Trains 1971 | David Shannon |
| 21 Oct 2006 | Photo | The Fantastic B Class | Andrew Menner |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1974a | Released in Australia only. Locomotive fitted with working headlight in direction of travel. |
| 1975a | Released in Australia only. Working headlights. |
| 1976a | Working headlights. |
| 1977a | Released in Australia only. |
| 1978a | Released in Australia only. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1975a | X.03 |
| 1976a | X.03 |
| 1977a | X.03 |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.159 V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1974a
R.159 V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1975a
R.159 V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1976a
R.159 V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1977a
R.159 V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1978a
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