Model Details
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
6142
Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
1983
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
Running Number: 6142
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 29
Designer: North British
Class Information: Class 29 locomotives were all rebuilds of earlier Class 21, introduced as part of British Railways Diesel Pilot Scheme. Class 21 and the later 29 locomotives are considered one of the least successful first generation diesels. More...
Weight: 73 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 6,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982 1983
Running Number: 6142
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 29
Designer: North British
Class Information: Class 29 locomotives were all rebuilds of earlier Class 21, introduced as part of British Railways Diesel Pilot Scheme. Class 21 and the later 29 locomotives are considered one of the least successful first generation diesels. More...
Weight: 73 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 6,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982 1983
 1980 1981 1982 1983 |
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: 430 - December 2023
Previous: 221 - November 2023
Movement:
(-209)
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: 430 - December 2023
Previous: 221 - November 2023
Movement:
(-209)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | R.337 |
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1981 | R.337 |
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1982 | R.337 |
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1983 | R.337 |
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1980 | King Size Set |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 109A | Diesel Loco Class 29 - R.337, R.338, R.080, R.084 | July 1981 |
| 109A (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 29 - R.337, R.338, R.080, R.084 - Back | July 1981 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Fully detailed cab interior. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Ringfield |
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
| 1983 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £13.50 |
| 1981 | £14.95 |
| 1982 | £16.50 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.337 Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1980
R.337 Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1981
R.337 Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1982
R.337 Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1983
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