Model Details
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive
D5177
Years Released:
1987
1988
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive
Running Number: D5177
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 25 (Type 2)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: An elaboration of the earlier Class 24 design also built with Sulzer power plants, the Class 25 saw minor appearance differences with both modest speed and horsepower increases. Numerous Class 25 locomotives primarily saw service on the Midland and Scottish Regions of British Railways. They also saw service on the Western Region as interim replacements for the Class 35 Hymek locomotives upon withdrawal in 1972. More...
Weight: 72 tons
Purpose: Light Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Model supplied with a sheet of alternative running numbers, D5177, D5200, D5206, D7568 and D7597. Also supplied with a selection of haedcode labels.
Models Produced: * 3,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1987 1988
Running Number: D5177
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 25 (Type 2)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: An elaboration of the earlier Class 24 design also built with Sulzer power plants, the Class 25 saw minor appearance differences with both modest speed and horsepower increases. Numerous Class 25 locomotives primarily saw service on the Midland and Scottish Regions of British Railways. They also saw service on the Western Region as interim replacements for the Class 35 Hymek locomotives upon withdrawal in 1972. More...
Weight: 72 tons
Purpose: Light Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Model supplied with a sheet of alternative running numbers, D5177, D5200, D5206, D7568 and D7597. Also supplied with a selection of haedcode labels.
Models Produced: * 3,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1987 1988
 1987 1988 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1535 - December 2023
Previous: 1937 - November 2023
Movement:
(+402)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1535 - December 2023
Previous: 1937 - November 2023
Movement:
(+402)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | R.878 |
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1988 | R.878 |
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 106 (Back) | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 107 | Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 | June 1978 |
| 107 (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 - Back | June 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1987 | £18.99 |
| 1988 | £20.38 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.878 Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1987
R.878 Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1988
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive on ebay UK
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