Model Details
Class 8F Locomotive (War Department)
300
Uncatalogued Model - Image not from catalogue.
Years Released:
1997
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 300
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 8F
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1935. Survived until the last year of BR steam in 1968.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
Model Information: These locomotives were built to augment the existing stock for the war effort. Introduced in 1943 to a design by Riddles. These Ministry of Supply Austerity 2-8-0 Locos. were purchased by British Railways in 1948 and renumbered 90000 - 90732.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1997
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Livery: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 3039 - October 2025
Previous: 1622 - September 2025
Movement:
(-1417)
Model Add Information:
Name: John Entwistle
Location: Andover
Country: U.K.
Date: 6 Dec 2015
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | R.2043 |
Class 8F Locomotive (War Department) |
Limited Edition
| YEAR | LIMITED |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Limited Edition of 500 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1997 | A Special Edition for the Much Ado About Toys shop. |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2043 Class 8F Locomotive (War Department) - 1997
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