Model Details
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
25241
Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.
Model: Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
Running Number: 25241
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: * 7,500 solo models produced and 1,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 8,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982 1983
1984 1985
Running Number: 25241
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: * 7,500 solo models produced and 1,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 8,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982 1983
1984 1985
 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
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: 627 - December 2023
Previous: 442 - November 2023
Movement:
(-185)
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: 627 - December 2023
Previous: 442 - November 2023
Movement:
(-185)
Model Year Details (6)
Related Service Sheets (7)
| 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 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Model has illuminated headcodes which operate in the direction of travel. |
| 1981 | Headcodes which illuminate in the direction of travel. |
| 1982 | The headcode board on this model lights up in the direction of travel. |
| 1983 | Headcode panels which light in the direction of travel. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Ringfield |
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
| 1983 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £13.95 |
| 1981 | £15.50 |
| 1982 | £16.95 |
| 1984 | £19.99 |
Catalogue Images (6)
R.326 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1980
R.326 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1981
R.326 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1982
R.326 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1983
R.326 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1984
R.326 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1985
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