Model Details
Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle
5068
Years Released:
2009
2010
2011
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
(Model may have been released after 2011)
Model: Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle
Running Number: 5068
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Castle Class
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
Model Information: Length - 265mm.
R.2849X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2009 2010 2011
Running Number: 5068
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Castle Class
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
Model Information: Length - 265mm.
R.2849X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2009 2010 2011
 2009 2010 2011 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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: 1358 - December 2023
Previous: 2386 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1028)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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: 1358 - December 2023
Previous: 2386 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1028)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | R.2849 |
Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle |
| 2010 | R.2849 |
Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle |
| 2011 | R.2849 |
Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail, DCC ready. Owing much to the GWR Star the Collette designed Castle Class locomotives first started to leave the Swindon Works in 1924. “Caerphilly Castle”, the first of the Class first appeared at the Empire Exhibition in the same year. These powerful 4-6-0 locomotives were renowned for hauling heavy trains at high speeds and remained on top link express duties until they were replaced by diesels in the early 1960s. On June 8, 1932 No. 5000 covered the 77 miles from Swindon to London in 56 minutes with 39 miles of the run being made at 90 mph which was quite an achievement at the time. So successful was the design of these locomotives that they continued to be built until 1950. |
| 2010 | Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail, DCC ready. |
| 2011 | Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail, DCC ready. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2010 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2011 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2849 Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle - 2009
R.2849 Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle - 2010
R.2849 Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle - 2011
Castle Class Locomotive - Beverston Castle on ebay UK
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