Model Details
Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe
928
Years Released:
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe
Running Number: 928
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Schools Class V
Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 14,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982
Running Number: 928
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Schools Class V
Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 14,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982
 1981 1982 |
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 1138 - February 2023
Previous: 483 - January 2023
Movement:
(-655)
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 1138 - February 2023
Previous: 483 - January 2023
Movement:
(-655)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | R.380 |
Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe |
| 1982 | R.380 |
Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 | October 1982 |
| 133 (Back) | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 - Back | October 1982 |
| 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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1981 | A smoke generator is fitted, improved couplings, crew figures and vacuum pipes. Simplified system for installing Zero 1. |
| 1982 | Smoke generator, printed lettering and hand lined boiler. Turned brass buffers, close coupling between locomotive and tender, easy release coupling bars, crew figures and vacuum pipes. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1981 | £26.95 |
| 1982 | £29.50 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.380 Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe - 1981
R.380 Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe - 1982
Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe on ebay US 
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