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0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101

101

0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101

Years Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.

Model: 0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
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: * (78-79) Waxy finish 37,000 solo models produced and 122,000 in sets.
(80-83) Paint finish 11,000 solo models produced and 27,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 197,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1978 1979

1980 1981

1982 1983

1978 1979

1980 1981 1982 1983

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: 40 - February 2023
Previous: 35 - January 2023
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Model Year Details (6)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1978	R.077	0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
1979	R.077	0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
1980	R.333	0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
1981	R.333	0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
1982	R.333	0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
1983	R.333	0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101

Train Sets Included In (4)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1978 1979	G.W.R. Branch Passenger Set
1978 1979	G.W.R. Freight Set
1980 1981	G.W.R. Freight Set
1982	Pick-Up Goods Set

Related Service Sheets (8)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
115	0-4-0 Loco Chassis - R.077	September 1978
115 (Back)	0-4-0 Loco Chassis - R.077 - Back	September 1978
HR1978	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front)	1978
HR1978 (Back)	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back)	1978
HR1978 C1	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 1)	1978
HR1982	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front)	1982
HR1982 (Back)	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back)	1982
HR1982 T1&2	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 1 & 2)	1982

Model Photos & Notes (1)

DATE	TYPE	TITLE	AUTHOR
04 Dec 2011	Photo	R077 Boxed with Instructions	PW

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1978	No.101 was built in 1902 on the basis of an earlier Holden design. The boiler was extended in 1903 and was modified further in 1905. The Hornby model shows the locomotive as it operated between 1905 and 1911 and has a fully detailed cab interior. As an experimental locomotive No.101 performed a variety of duties, including local passenger, shunting and freight.
1980	Includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1981	Crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1983	Supplied with locomotive crew and vacuum pipes.