Model Details

Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive

U.K.
D7571

Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive

Years Released: 1980 1981 1982 1983 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
Running Number: D7571
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 25 (Type 2)
Class 25 (Type 2)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: An elaboration of the earlier Class 24 design also built with Sulzer power plants, the Class 25 saw minor appearance differences with both modest speed and horsepower increases. Numerous Class 25 locomotives primarily saw service on the Midland and Scottish Regions of British Railways. They also saw service on the Western Region as interim replacements for the Class 35 Hymek locomotives upon withdrawal in 1972. More...
Weight: 72 tons
Purpose: Light Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 4,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1980 1981

1982 1983

1980 1981 1982 1983
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 877 - December 2023
Previous: 900 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1980 R.327 1980
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
1981 R.327 1981
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
1982 R.327 1982
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
1983 R.327 1983
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (7)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
106 4 Wheel Powered Bogies June 1978
106 (Back) 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back June 1978
107 Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 June 1978
107 (Back) Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 - Back June 1978
HR1982 Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) 1982
HR1982 (Back) Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) 1982
HR1982 T5&6 Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) 1982

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1980 Model has illuminated headcodes which operate in the direction of travel.
1981 Headcodes which illuminate in the direction of travel.
1982 The headcode board on this model lights up in the direction of travel.
1983 Headcode panels which light in the direction of travel.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1980 Ringfield
1981 Ringfield
1982 Ringfield
1983 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1980 £13.95
1981 £15.50
1982 £16.95

Catalogue Images (4)

R.327 - Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1980
R.327 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1980

R.327 - Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1981
R.327 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1981

R.327 - Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1982
R.327 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1982

R.327 - Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1983
R.327 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1983


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