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Castle Class Locomotive - Cardiff Castle

4075

Castle Class Locomotive - Cardiff Castle

Years Released: 1969w (Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.

Model: Castle Class Locomotive - Cardiff Castle
Running Number: 4075
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Castle Class

Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built between 1923 and 1950 the Castle Class 4073 series were designed for express passenger service through-out the Great Western Railway. The Castle Class is generally noted for their over-all performance, operating economy, and long working lives. More...
Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler

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1969w

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967

Livery: 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.

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