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Class 37 Diesel Locomotive

37202

Class 37 Diesel Locomotive

Years Released: 1988 1989 1990 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Class 37 Diesel Locomotive
Running Number: 37202
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)

Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO

Model Information: Model includes alternative running numbers 37166 and 37187. Model also includes alternative headcode numbers.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 2,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1988 1989 1990

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Blue

Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 2028 - October 2018
Previous: 2626 - September 2018
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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1988	R.285	Class 37 Diesel Locomotive
1989	R.285	Class 37 Diesel Locomotive
1990	R.285	Class 37 Diesel Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (4)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
105	6 Wheel Powered Bogies	June 1978
105 (Back)	6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back	June 1978
92A	Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751	October 1978
92A (Back)	Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751 - Back	October 1978