Model Details
0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond
7
Years Released:
1981
1982
1983
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond
Running Number: 7
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 0FST
Designer: Dugald Drummond / J.F. McIntosh
Class Information: "Pug" was a term applied to many of the small non-descript shunting locomotives used across Britain and refers to their purposeful appearance. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries railways in Scotland did not have the traffic volume necessitating larger designs associated with British operations, as such Pug designs were quite prolific for both passenger and goods services. More...
Weight: 27 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
Model Information: * 15,000 solo models produced and 18,500 in sets.
Models Produced: * 33,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982 1983
Running Number: 7
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 0FST
Designer: Dugald Drummond / J.F. McIntosh
Class Information: "Pug" was a term applied to many of the small non-descript shunting locomotives used across Britain and refers to their purposeful appearance. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries railways in Scotland did not have the traffic volume necessitating larger designs associated with British operations, as such Pug designs were quite prolific for both passenger and goods services. More...
Weight: 27 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
Model Information: * 15,000 solo models produced and 18,500 in sets.
Models Produced: * 33,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982 1983
 1981 1982 1983 |
Company: Private - Private Owner
Logo: Various
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Private Owner Steam Locomotive
Livery Details: Various private owner steam locomotive liveries.
Company Information: Private owner rolling stock from the 1800s to current times.
Model Ranking:
Current: 164 - November 2018
Previous: 112 - October 2018
Movement:
(-52)
Logo: Various
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Private Owner Steam Locomotive
Livery Details: Various private owner steam locomotive liveries.
Company Information: Private owner rolling stock from the 1800s to current times.
Model Ranking:
Current: 164 - November 2018
Previous: 112 - October 2018
Movement:
(-52)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | R.779 |
0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond |
| 1982 | R.779 |
0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond |
| 1983 | R.779 |
0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Electric Starter Set |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | 0-4-0 Loco Chassis - R.077 | September 1978 |
| 115 (Back) | 0-4-0 Loco Chassis - R.077 - Back | September 1978 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T1&2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 1 & 2) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Wire handrails and crew figures. |
| 1982 | Wire handrails and crew. |
| 1983 | Wire handrails and crew. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1981 | £9.50 |
| 1982 | £10.25 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.779 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond - 1981
R.779 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond - 1982
R.779 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond - 1983
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