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Class 2800 Locomotive

2821

Class 2800 Locomotive

Years Released: 2000 2001 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Class 2800 Locomotive
Running Number: 2821
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: 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

Model Information: Length - 258mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2000 2001

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: 2111 - February 2023
Previous: 3630 - January 2023
Movement:

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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2000	R.2153A	Class 2800 Locomotive
2001	R.2153A	Class 2800 Locomotive

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YEAR	INFORMATION
2000	With its eight drive wheel traction the Churchward designed 2800 of 1903 was perfect for heavy and long distance freight haulage. The model has a realistic, glowing firebox feature as well as a smoke generator. The locomotive incorporates multi wheel pick-ups for smooth running at low speeds, especially over points, while the metal handrails and fine detail wheels are produced in a blackened finish. A new model ringfield motor is enclosed in the tender.
2001	With its eight drive wheel traction the Churchward designed 2800 of 1903 was perfect for heavy and long distance freight haulage. The model has a realistic, glowing firebox feature as well as a smoke generator. The locomotive incorporates multi wheel pick-ups for smooth running at low speeds, especially over points, while the metal handrails and fine detail wheels are produced in a blackened finish. A new model ringfield motor is enclosed in the tender.

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2000

With its eight drive wheel traction the Churchward designed 2800 of 1903 was perfect for heavy and long distance freight haulage. The model has a realistic, glowing firebox feature as well as a smoke generator. The locomotive incorporates multi wheel pick-ups for smooth running at low speeds, especially over points, while the metal handrails and fine detail wheels are produced in a blackened finish. A new model ringfield motor is enclosed in the tender.

2001