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G.W.R. 0-4-0 Class 101 1835 - 2010 Locomotive - G.W.R. 175 Celebration Model
101
Years Released:
2010
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: G.W.R. 0-4-0 Class 101 1835 - 2010 Locomotive - G.W.R. 175 Celebration Model
Running Number: 101
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 Holden Tank
Designer: James Holden
Class Information: This 0-4-0T was a one off experimental oil burning locomotive built at Swindon Works under the direction of William Dean’s Chief Engineer, James Holden in 1901 More...
Weight: 25 tons - Estimated
Purpose: Experimental design
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
Model Information: On the 31 August 1835, railway history was created when, by Act of Parliament, The Great Western Railway was born.
The innovative GWR steered by the giant of Victorian engineering, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was to make an immense impact upon the world of railway travel. Extremely autocratic and fiercely independent, even after the birth of British Railways and their standardisation programme, the GWR retained its indomitable spirit.
In acknowledgement of the enormous contribution mad by the Great Western Railway to not only rail travel but also society as a whole an official celebration is planned by Steam - The Museum of The Great Western Railway throughout this year to commemorate 175 years of the GWR's inauguration.
Length - 108mm.
Models Produced: * 1,835
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
2010
Running Number: 101
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 Holden Tank
Designer: James Holden
Class Information: This 0-4-0T was a one off experimental oil burning locomotive built at Swindon Works under the direction of William Dean’s Chief Engineer, James Holden in 1901 More...
Weight: 25 tons - Estimated
Purpose: Experimental design
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
Model Information: On the 31 August 1835, railway history was created when, by Act of Parliament, The Great Western Railway was born.
The innovative GWR steered by the giant of Victorian engineering, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was to make an immense impact upon the world of railway travel. Extremely autocratic and fiercely independent, even after the birth of British Railways and their standardisation programme, the GWR retained its indomitable spirit.
In acknowledgement of the enormous contribution mad by the Great Western Railway to not only rail travel but also society as a whole an official celebration is planned by Steam - The Museum of The Great Western Railway throughout this year to commemorate 175 years of the GWR's inauguration.
Length - 108mm.
Models Produced: * 1,835
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
2010
 2010 |
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Roundel
Logo Years: 1934 - 1942
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: 3003 - December 2023
Previous: 1301 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1702)
Logo: G.W.R. Roundel
Logo Years: 1934 - 1942
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: 3003 - December 2023
Previous: 1301 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1702)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | R.2957 |
G.W.R. 0-4-0 Class 101 1835 - 2010 Locomotive - G.W.R. 175 Celebration Model |
Limited Edition
| YEAR | LIMITED |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Limited Edition |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2010 | A special limited production 0-4-0 locomotive carrting the celebratory insignia of the GWR 175 celebrations. Limited production of 1835. |
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