Model Details

Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive

U.K.
2744

Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive

Years Released: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
Running Number: 2744
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 2721
Class 2721
Designer: William Dean
Class Information: Eighty members of the 2721 class were built between 1897 and 1901 at the Great Western Railway Locomotive Works in Swindon. More...
Weight: 47 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
0-6-0
Model Information: Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 20,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1980 1981

1982 1983

1984

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Great Western Railway
Livery: G.W.R. Green
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: 222 - December 2023
Previous: 171 - November 2023
Movement: (-51)

Model Year Details (5)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1980 R.059 1980
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
1981 R.059 1981
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
1982 R.059 1982
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
1983 R.059 1983
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
1984 R.059 1984
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive

Limited Edition

YEAR LIMITED
1984 Restricted Availability

Related Service Sheets (5)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
113 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.052, R.058 October 1978
113 (Back) 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.052, R.058 - Back October 1978
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

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1980 Includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1981 Traditional GWR coppered chimney cap, wire handrails, crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1982 Wire handrails, vacuum pipes and crew.
1983 Wire handrails, vacuum pipes and crew.
1984 Model includes vacuum pipes and crew.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1980 £13.95
1981 £15.95
1982 £17.50
1984 £18.50

Catalogue Images (5)

R.059 - Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1980
R.059 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1980

R.059 - Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1981
R.059 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1981

R.059 - Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1982
R.059 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1982

R.059 - Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1983
R.059 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1983

R.059 - Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1984
R.059 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1984


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