Model Details
Schools Class Locomotive - Eton
900
Years Released:
1986
1987
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Schools Class Locomotive - Eton
Running Number: 900
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Schools Class V
Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 3,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1986 1987
Running Number: 900
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Schools Class V
Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 3,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1986 1987
 1986 1987 |
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: 989 - February 2023
Previous: 664 - January 2023
Movement:
(-325)
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: 989 - February 2023
Previous: 664 - January 2023
Movement:
(-325)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | R.817 |
Schools Class Locomotive - Eton |
| 1987 | R.817 |
Schools Class Locomotive - Eton |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 | October 1982 |
| 133 (Back) | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 - Back | October 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Smoke deflectors are included in the pack. |
| 1987 | Smoke deflectors are included in the pack. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1986 | £38.99 |
| 1987 | £41.60 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.817 Schools Class Locomotive - Eton - 1986
R.817 Schools Class Locomotive - Eton - 1987
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