Model Details
Class 8F Locomotive
48774
Years Released:
1990
1991
1992
1993
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Class 8F Locomotive
Running Number: 48774
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 8F
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1935. Survived until the last year of BR steam in 1968.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
Model Information: Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
* The 2100 produced suggests that there are a maximum of only 700 of each number in existence.
Models Produced: * 2,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991 1992 1993
Running Number: 48774
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 8F
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1935. Survived until the last year of BR steam in 1968.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
Model Information: Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
* The 2100 produced suggests that there are a maximum of only 700 of each number in existence.
Models Produced: * 2,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991 1992 1993
 1990 1991 1992 1993 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 1127 - December 2023
Previous: 1543 - November 2023
Movement:
(+416)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 1127 - December 2023
Previous: 1543 - November 2023
Movement:
(+416)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | R.324 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
| 1991 | R.324 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
| 1992 | R.324 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
| 1993 | R.324 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | 2-8-0 Class 8F Loco | September 1989 |
| 145 (Back) | 2-8-0 Class 8F Loco - Back | September 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Running numbers to be issued are 48141, 48278 and 48774. Firebox lights up when locomotive is in motion. |
| 1991 | Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Firebox glows when locomotive is in motion. Spring loaded drawbar between loco and tender. Produced in three versions with numbers 48141, 48278 and 48774. |
| 1992 | The heavy duty freight locomotive is tender powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor and incorporates a firebox which glows realistically when in motion. A spring loaded drawbar keeps locomotive and tender closely coupled. Produced in three versions numbered 48141, 48278 and 48774. |
| 1993 | This is a 1935 Stanier designed heavy freight loco as running in early BR days. Model has glazed cab, articulated coupling rods, spring loaded drawbar and illuminating firebox. Tender powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1991 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1993 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £63.35 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1990
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1991
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1992
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1993
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