Model Details
G.W.R. 150 0-4-0T Locomotive
101
Years Released:
1985
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: G.W.R. 150 0-4-0T Locomotive
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: Official souvenir to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Great Western Railway.
Length - 4 1/4 inches - 10.8cm.
Models Produced: * 4,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1985
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: Official souvenir to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Great Western Railway.
Length - 4 1/4 inches - 10.8cm.
Models Produced: * 4,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1985
 1985 |
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Roundel
Logo Years: 1934 - 1942
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: 2306 - February 2023
Previous: 1567 - January 2023
Movement:
(-739)
Logo: G.W.R. Roundel
Logo Years: 1934 - 1942
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: 2306 - February 2023
Previous: 1567 - January 2023
Movement:
(-739)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | R.173 |
G.W.R. 150 0-4-0T Locomotive |
Limited Edition
| YEAR | LIMITED |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1985 only. |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| 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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Each model is accompanied by a numbered certificate. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1985 | £10.49 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.173 G.W.R. 150 0-4-0T Locomotive - 1985
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