Model Details
Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse
903
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
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
Model Ranking:
Current: 359 - May 2022
Previous: 405 - April 2022
Movement:
(+46)
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
Model Ranking:
Current: 359 - May 2022
Previous: 405 - April 2022
Movement:
(+46)
Model Year Details (5)
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 | October 1982 |
| 133 (Back) | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 - Back | October 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Extensive cab detail. |
| 2009 | Extensive cab detail. |
| 2011 | Extensive cab detail. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1990 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2011 | Five pole skew wound. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1989 | £49.85 |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.057 Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse - 1989
R.057 Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse - 1990
R.2742 Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse - 2008
R.2742 Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse - 2009
R.2742 Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse - 2011
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