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Castle Class Locomotive - Devizes Castle

7002

Castle Class Locomotive - Devizes Castle

Years Released: 1970w 1971w 1972w (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Castle Class Locomotive - Devizes Castle
Running Number: 7002
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: Tri-ang Wrenn model.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1970w 1971w 1972w

Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947

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: 2 - July 2017
Previous: 3 - June 2017
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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1970w	W.2222	Castle Class Locomotive - Devizes Castle
1971w	W.2222	Castle Class Locomotive - Devizes Castle
1972w	W.2222	Castle Class Locomotive - Devizes Castle

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1970w	Heavy die-cast metal locomotive. Model has fine body detailing, individual hand rails and nickel tyres on the driving wheels.
1971w	Heavy die-cast metal locomotive. Model has fine body detailing, individual hand rails and nickel tyres on the driving wheels.
1972w	Heavy die-cast metal locomotive. Model has fine body detailing, individual hand rails and nickel tyres on the driving wheels.