Model Details
Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive
2783
Years Released:
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1995
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 7 years.
Running Number: 2783
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
Model Information: Available only in train sets from 1992.
Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
* 6,000 solo models produced and 30,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 36,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996
 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 |
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: 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: 241 - May 2017
Previous: 366 - April 2017
Movement:
(+125)
Model Year Details (7)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 | G.W.R. Mixed Traffic Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.158, R.301, R.317, R.351, R.382, R.780 etc | February 1987 |
| 139 (Back) | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.158, R.301, R.317, R.351, R.382, R.780 etc - Back | February 1987 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Super Strong Pulling Power system. |
| 1990 | Super Strong Pulling Power system. |
| 1991 | Powered by Type 7 motor in patented SSPP chassis. A Pannier tank locomotive is one having the water tanks slung each side of the boiler. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Type 7 |
| 1992 | Type 7 |
| 1993 | Type 7 |
| 1995 | Type 7 |
| 1996 | Type 7 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1989 | £28.99 |
Catalogue Images (7)
R.165 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1989
R.165 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1990
R.165 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1991
R.165 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1992
R.165 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1993
R.165 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1995
R.165 Class 2721 Pannier Tank Locomotive - 1996
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