Model Details
Class M7 Tank Locomotive
245
Years Released:
1972
1973
1974
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class M7 Tank Locomotive
Running Number: 245
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class M7
Designer: Dugald Drummond
Class Information: The successful M7 class was introduced in 1897 by the London South Western Railway (LSWR) primarily for hauling heavy commuter trains in and out of London. In later years the class was distributed through-out the Southern Region of British Railways for operation of branch line traffic, while many remained in their home territory hauling empty stock workings in the busy London area. More...
Weight: 61 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-4
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 9,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1972
1973
1974
Running Number: 245
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class M7
Designer: Dugald Drummond
Class Information: The successful M7 class was introduced in 1897 by the London South Western Railway (LSWR) primarily for hauling heavy commuter trains in and out of London. In later years the class was distributed through-out the Southern Region of British Railways for operation of branch line traffic, while many remained in their home territory hauling empty stock workings in the busy London area. More...
Weight: 61 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-4
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 9,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1972
1973
1974
 1972 |
 1973 1974 |
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 444 - December 2023
Previous: 306 - November 2023
Movement:
(-138)
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 444 - December 2023
Previous: 306 - November 2023
Movement:
(-138)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | R.868 |
Class M7 Tank Locomotive |
| 1973 | R.868 |
Class M7 Tank Locomotive |
| 1974 | R.868 |
Class M7 Tank Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | X.04 Mark IV Motor | April 1968 |
| 83 | 0-4-4 & 4-4-0 Loco Chassis - R.868, R.450 | June 1974 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Opening smoke box door to show boiler tube detail. |
| 1973 | Magnadhesion, plated wheels and opening smoke box door. |
| 1974 | Fitted with Magnadhesion and opening Smoke box door. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1972 | £3.97 |
| 1973 | £3.97 |
| 1974 | £4.95 |
| YEAR | AUST PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1972 | $14.52 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.868 Class M7 Tank Locomotive - 1972
R.868 Class M7 Tank Locomotive - 1973
R.868 Class M7 Tank Locomotive - 1974
Class M7 Tank Locomotive on ebay UK
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