Model Details
Castle Class Locomotive - Fairy Battle
![U.K.](flags/uk.gif)
5077
Years Released:
2006
2007
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 5077
Category: Steam Locomotives
![Steam Locomotives](category_images_small/steam.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Castle Class
![Castle Class](class_images/castle_class.jpg)
Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built between 1923 and 1950 the Castle Class 4073 series were designed for express passenger service through-out the Great Western Railway. The Castle Class is generally noted for their over-all performance, operating economy, and long working lives. More...
Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
![4-6-0](wheels/wheel_460.jpg)
Model Information: Length - 265mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_2001_small.jpg)
2006 2007
![]() 2006 2007 |
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_lion.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Green
![B.R. Green](livery_images_small/br_green.jpg)
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: 2690 - December 2023
Previous: 2031 - November 2023
Movement:
![](images/triangle_red.jpg)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2006 | R.2551 |
![]() Castle Class Locomotive - Fairy Battle |
2007 | R.2551 |
![]() Castle Class Locomotive - Fairy Battle |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
2006 | Single chimney. |
2007 | Single chimney. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2006 | Ringfield loco drive. |
2007 | Ringfield loco drive. |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2551 Castle Class Locomotive - Fairy Battle - 2006
R.2551 Castle Class Locomotive - Fairy Battle - 2007
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