Model Details
Class 8F Locomotive
48758
Years Released:
1988
1989
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 8F Locomotive
Running Number: 48758
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 8F
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1935. Survived until the last year of BR steam in 1968.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
Model Information: Model includes articulated coupling rods, painted bodywork, sprung draw bar and firebox glow.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 3,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989
Running Number: 48758
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 8F
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1935. Survived until the last year of BR steam in 1968.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
Model Information: Model includes articulated coupling rods, painted bodywork, sprung draw bar and firebox glow.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 3,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989
 1988 1989 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 2202 - December 2023
Previous: 779 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1423)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 2202 - December 2023
Previous: 779 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1423)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.322 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
| 1989 | R.322 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | 2-8-0 Class 8F Loco | September 1989 |
| 145 (Back) | 2-8-0 Class 8F Loco - Back | September 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1989 | The pony truck pivoting system allows correct tracking on sharp curves. Firebox Glow is delightful to see in a darkened room. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1988 | £52.00 |
| 1989 | £56.95 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.322 Class 8F Locomotive - 1988
R.322 Class 8F Locomotive - 1989
Class 8F Locomotive on ebay UK
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