Model Details
Class 37 Locomotive
37071
Years Released:
1982
1983
1984
1985
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Class 37 Locomotive
Running Number: 37071
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)
Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Available in the Freightmaster Set only, not available as a single item. The first diesel Hornby produced to feature the large BR logo.
Models Produced: * 26,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1982 1983
1984 1985
Running Number: 37071
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)
Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Available in the Freightmaster Set only, not available as a single item. The first diesel Hornby produced to feature the large BR logo.
Models Produced: * 26,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1982 1983
1984 1985
 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue Large Logo
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
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: 340 - December 2023
Previous: 753 - November 2023
Movement:
(+413)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue Large Logo
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
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: 340 - December 2023
Previous: 753 - November 2023
Movement:
(+413)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | R.359 |
Class 37 Locomotive |
| 1983 | R.359 |
Class 37 Locomotive |
| 1984 | R.359 |
Class 37 Locomotive |
| 1985 | R.359 |
Class 37 Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (3)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1984 1985 | Freightmaster |
| 1982 | Freightmaster Set |
| 1983 | Freightmaster Set |
Related Service Sheets (7)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 92A | Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751 | October 1978 |
| 92A (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751 - Back | October 1978 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Available in the Freightmaster Set only. |
| 1983 | Available in the Freightmaster Set only. |
| 1984 | Available in set only, not available separately. |
| 1985 | Available in set only, not available separately. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1982 | £17.95 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.359 Class 37 Locomotive - 1982
R.359 Class 37 Locomotive - 1983
R.359 Class 37 Locomotive - 1984
R.359 Class 37 Locomotive - 1985
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