Model Details
Class 29 Diesel Electric Locomotive
D6137
Years Released:
2001
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: D6137
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 29
Designer: North British
Class Information: Class 29 locomotives were all rebuilds of earlier Class 21, introduced as part of British Railways Diesel Pilot Scheme. Class 21 and the later 29 locomotives are considered one of the least successful first generation diesels. More...
Weight: 73 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 218mm.
Image not available, image for R.2238A shown.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2001
2001 |
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 970 - December 2023
Previous: 1457 - November 2023
Movement: (+487)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2001 | R.2238B |
Class 29 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2001 | The Class 29's spent most of their working life north of the border in Scotland. This Hornby example is that of a Class 29 in the blue livery of the 1970's. The model has pick-ups on all axles and is powered by a ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2001 | Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2238B Class 29 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2001
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