Model Details
Class 8F Locomotive
8027
Years Released:
1990
1991
1992
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 8F Locomotive
Running Number: 8027
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 1800 produced suggests that there are a maximum of only 600 of each number in existence.
Models Produced: * 1,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991 1992
Running Number: 8027
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 1800 produced suggests that there are a maximum of only 600 of each number in existence.
Models Produced: * 1,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991 1992
 1990 1991 1992 |
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.M.S. Black
Livery Details: Black with yellow lettering and red lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1508 - December 2023
Previous: 1554 - November 2023
Movement:
(+46)
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.M.S. Black
Livery Details: Black with yellow lettering and red lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1508 - December 2023
Previous: 1554 - November 2023
Movement:
(+46)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | R.325 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
| 1991 | R.325 |
Class 8F Locomotive |
| 1992 | R.325 |
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 | Sprung drawbar between locomotive and tender. Firebox lights up when locomotive is in motion. Running numbers to be issued are 8027, 8118 and 8233. |
| 1991 | Firebox glows when locomotive is in motion. Sprung drawbar between loco and tender. Produce in three versions with numbers 8027, 8118 or 8233. |
| 1992 | Designed by Sir William Stanier, over 800 locomotives of this class were built. Model features glowing firebox, articulated coupling rods and spring loaded drawbar. Produce in three versions with numbers 8027, 8118 or 8233. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1991 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £63.35 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.325 Class 8F Locomotive - 1990
R.325 Class 8F Locomotive - 1991
R.325 Class 8F Locomotive - 1992
Class 8F Locomotive on ebay UK
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