Model Details
Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight
37518
Years Released:
1988
1989
1990
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight
Running Number: 37518
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)
Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Alternative running numbers supplied, 37518, 37688 and 37677.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 2,260
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990
Running Number: 37518
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)
Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Alternative running numbers supplied, 37518, 37688 and 37677.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 2,260
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990
 1988 1989 1990 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight
Livery Details: Blue with yellow cab ends with black lining. Large logo extending the height of the loco body.
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: 1442 - February 2023
Previous: 1446 - January 2023
Movement:
(+4)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight
Livery Details: Blue with yellow cab ends with black lining. Large logo extending the height of the loco body.
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: 1442 - February 2023
Previous: 1446 - January 2023
Movement:
(+4)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.286 |
Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight |
| 1989 | R.286 |
Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight |
| 1990 | R.286 |
Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 92A | Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751 | October 1978 |
| 92A (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751 - Back | October 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1989 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1990 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1988 | £25.49 |
| 1989 | £27.95 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.286 Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight - 1988
R.286 Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight - 1989
R.286 Class 37 Co-Co Locomotive - Railfreight - 1990
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