Model Details
Class 3F Tank Locomotive
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7606
Years Released:
1971
1972
1973
1974
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Running Number: 7606
Category: Steam Locomotives
![Steam Locomotives](category_images_small/steam.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 3F
![Class 3F](class_images/class_3f.jpg)
Designer: Sir Henry Fowler
Class Information: The 3F tank engine; commonly nick-named Jinty’s were actually based on rebuilds of the earlier Johnson 2441 class designed under the auspices of Samuel Johnson. More...
Weight: 50 tons
Purpose: Light Freight & Local Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
![0-6-0](wheels/wheel_060.jpg)
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 14,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1971_small.jpg)
1971 1972
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1973
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1974
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Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
![London Midland & Scottish Railway](logos/lms.jpg)
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
![L.M.S. Crimson](livery_images_small/lms_crimson.jpg)
Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Model Ranking:
Current: 294 - December 2023
Previous: 399 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (4)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1971 | R.52RS |
![]() Class 3F Tank Locomotive |
1972 | R.52RS |
![]() Class 3F Tank Locomotive |
1973 | R.452 |
![]() Class 3F Tank Locomotive |
1974 | R.452 |
![]() Class 3F Tank Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (4)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
58 | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.52S, R.152, R.251S | April 1968 |
84 | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.051, R.052, R.152, R.452, R.757 | June 1974 |
84A | 0-6-0 Locomotive Chassis - R.041, R.252 | September 1976 |
84A (Back) | 0-6-0 Locomotive Chassis - R.041, R.252 - Back | September 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
1971 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator fitted. |
1972 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator fitted. |
1973 | Equipped with smoke and Magnadhesion. |
1974 | Fitted with Magnadhesion and Smoke generator. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
---|---|
1971 | 65/- |
1972 | £3.70 |
1973 | £3.70 |
1974 | £4.95 |
YEAR | AUST PRICE |
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1972 | $12.95 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.52RS Class 3F Tank Locomotive - 1971
R.52RS Class 3F Tank Locomotive - 1972
R.452 Class 3F Tank Locomotive - 1973
R.452 Class 3F Tank Locomotive - 1974
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