Model Details
Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive
D7063
Years Released:
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 9 years.
Running Number: D7063
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 35 (Type 3) Hymek
Designer: Beyer Peacock
Class Information: Entering traffic in May 1961, the Type 3 design was envisaged by Western Region management as the ultimate replacement of 333 members of the Hall and Grange class steam locomotives. The Type 3’s were nick-named Hymek’s, in recognition of the hydraulic Maybach transmissions employed. The locomotives were later classified Class 35 under TOPS. More...
Weight: 75 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: B-B
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972
1973
1974 1975
1976
 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 |
 1973 1974 1975 |
 1976 |
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 79 - December 2023
Previous: 59 - November 2023
Movement:
(-20)
Model Year Details (9)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1970 1971 1972 | Senior Freightliner Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Hymek Locomotive - R.758 | April 1968 |
| 93 | Hymek Diesel Loco - R.758 | June 1974 |
| HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
| HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2010 | Photo | Hymek | John Faulkner |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Model includes Madnaghesion. |
| 1973 | Magnadhesion and additional current pick-up from trailing bogie. |
| 1974 | Fitted with Magnadhesion and electric pick-ups from both bogies. |
| 1975 | Fitted with Magnadhesion and current pick-ups from both bogies. |
| 1976 | Fitted with Magnadhesion and power collection from both bogies. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1973 | X.03 |
| 1974 | X.03 |
| 1975 | X.03 |
| 1976 | X.03 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 75/- |
| 1971 | 80/- |
| 1972 | £5.00 |
| 1973 | £5.00 |
| 1974 | £6.30 |
| 1975 | £7.56 |
| YEAR | AUST PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1972 | $16.50 |
Catalogue Images (9)
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1968
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1969
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1970
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1971
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1972
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1973
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1974
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1975
R.758 Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive - 1976
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