Model Details
Class 7MT Locomotive - Western Star
70025
Years Released:
2002
2003
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 7MT Locomotive - Western Star
Running Number: 70025
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 7
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Mixed traffic Class 7 Britannia locomotives were built between 1951 and 1954 as the final British Railways standard design. One member of the class 70013 Oliver Cromwell has the distinction of being the last official steam locomotive to haul a revenue train on August 11, 1968. More...
Weight: 143 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 287mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2002 2003
Running Number: 70025
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 7
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Mixed traffic Class 7 Britannia locomotives were built between 1951 and 1954 as the final British Railways standard design. One member of the class 70013 Oliver Cromwell has the distinction of being the last official steam locomotive to haul a revenue train on August 11, 1968. More...
Weight: 143 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 287mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2002 2003
 2002 2003 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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:
Current: 2276 - December 2023
Previous: 1833 - November 2023
Movement:
(-443)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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:
Current: 2276 - December 2023
Previous: 1833 - November 2023
Movement:
(-443)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | R.2272 |
Class 7MT Locomotive - Western Star |
| 2003 | R.2272 |
Class 7MT Locomotive - Western Star |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2002 | The Class 7MT or Britannia Class was the first to be designed and built by British Railways and began to appear in the early 1950's. The Super Detailed 'Western Star' model engine is linked with a cutaway tender and boasts etched brass valve gear, metal handrails throughout, fine scale wheels, cab detail and Midland style smoke deflectors. A ringfield motor is located in the tender. |
| 2003 | Brake gear, sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
| 2003 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2272 Class 7MT Locomotive - Western Star - 2002
R.2272 Class 7MT Locomotive - Western Star - 2003
Class 7MT Locomotive - Western Star on ebay UK
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