Model Details
Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive
8773
Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive
Running Number: 8773
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 57XX
Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Between 1929 and 1950, 853 Pannier tanks were built by Great Western Railways and their successor, British Railways. More...
Weight: 48 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 11,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982
Running Number: 8773
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 57XX
Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Between 1929 and 1950, 853 Pannier tanks were built by Great Western Railways and their successor, British Railways. More...
Weight: 48 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 11,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982
 1980 1981 1982 |
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
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: 885 - December 2023
Previous: 1181 - November 2023
Movement:
(+296)
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
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: 885 - December 2023
Previous: 1181 - November 2023
Movement:
(+296)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | R.300 |
Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive |
| 1981 | R.300 |
Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive |
| 1982 | R.300 |
Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 84B | 0-6-0 GWR Class 57 - R.300 | August 1980 |
| 84B (Back) | 0-6-0 GWR Class 57 - R.300 - Back | August 1980 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T1&2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 1 & 2) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Including vacuum pipes. |
| 1981 | Traditional GWR coppered chimney cap and vacuum pipes. |
| 1982 | Limited availability, last year of model run. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1981 | X.03 |
| 1982 | X.03 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £11.95 |
| 1981 | £13.50 |
| 1982 | £14.95 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.300 Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1980
R.300 Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1981
R.300 Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1982
Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive on ebay UK
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