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Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse

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Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse

Years Released: 1989 1990 2008 2009 2011 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years. (Model may have been released after 2011)

Model: Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse
Running Number: 903
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Schools Class V

Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0

Model Information: Length (1989 - 1990) - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Length - 238mm.
R.2742X is DCC fitted.
* (89-90) 2,460 solo models produced.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1989 1990

2008 2009 2011

1989 1990

2008 2009 2011

Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: S.R. Olive Green

Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect

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Model Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1989	R.057	Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse
1990	R.057	Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse
2008	R.2742	Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse
2009	R.2742	Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse
2011	R.2742	Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse