Model Details
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
25247
Years Released:
1977
1978
1979
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
Running Number: 25247
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
Model Information: * 35,800 solo models produced and 17,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 52,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977
1978 1979
Running Number: 25247
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
Model Information: * 35,800 solo models produced and 17,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 52,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977
1978 1979
 1977 |
 1978 1979 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 165 - December 2023
Previous: 170 - November 2023
Movement:
(+5)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 165 - December 2023
Previous: 170 - November 2023
Movement:
(+5)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | R.068 |
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1978 | R.068 |
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1979 | R.068 |
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1979 | B.R. Freight Set |
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 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Full cab interior detail and headcodes that light up in the direction of travel. |
| 1978 | Introduced in 1958, the Class 25 now numbers 470 locomotives. They can be seen on all regions of BR, although only rarely on the Southern and western regions. The locomotive is powered by a Sulzer 6 cylinder diesel giving 1250 HP at 750 rpm, and is in fact a diesel-electric, as power to the wheels is supplied by 4 AEI traction motors. The Hornby model includes illuminated headcodes that operate in the direction of travel, and has a fully detailed cab interior. It is powered by a Silver Seal Ringfield motor unit and is fitted with traction tyres to provide maximum hauling capacity. |
| 1979 | Illuminated headcodes in the direction of travel, intricate grill work and detailed bogie frames. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Ringfield |
| 1978 | Ringfield |
| 1979 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1977 | £9.50 |
| 1978 | £10.50 |
| 1979 | £11.55 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.068 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1977
R.068 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1978
R.068 Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1979
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