Model Details

Class 2800 Locomotive

U.K.
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Class 2800 Locomotive

Years Released: 2001 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.

Model: Class 2800 Locomotive
Running Number: 2861
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 28XX
Class 28XX
Designer: G. J. Churchward
Class Information: Designed as a heavy freight locomotive by George Churchward for the Great Western Railway, the 2800 Class was the first 2-8-0 wheel arrangement to be used in Britain. More...
Weight: 76 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
2-8-0
Model Information: Length - 258mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2001

2001
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Black
B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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.

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Model Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2001 R.2202 2001
Class 2800 Locomotive

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2001 The 2800 Class was designed for heavy freight haulage and it is a credit to the GWR's Chief Engineer that so many of the Class lasted until the demise of steam in the mid 60's. The model is liveried in the period 1949 to 1956 and is powered by a ringfield motor housed in the tender, with power pickups located on all eight drive eight wheels. The model also includes a smoke generator and glowing firebox which is visible when the model is in motion.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2001 Ringfield

Catalogue Images (1)

R.2202 - Class 2800 Locomotive - 2001
R.2202 Class 2800 Locomotive - 2001


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