Model Year Details
1975 - Diesel Railcar
M79079 M79632
Model: Diesel Railcar (Overall Model page)
Running Number: M79079 M79632
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 DMU
Designer: Metro-Cammell
Weight: 57 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 42,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Running Number: M79079 M79632
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 DMU
Designer: Metro-Cammell
Weight: 57 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 42,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Year: 1975
Catalogue Number: R.157
Year Information: Running number in 75 catalogue - M79632. Model is complete with illuminated headcodes that operate only in the direction of travel.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: 1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 21st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £10.33
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1447 - October 2023
Previous: 247 - September 2023
Movement:
(-1200)
Catalogue Number: R.157
Year Information: Running number in 75 catalogue - M79632. Model is complete with illuminated headcodes that operate only in the direction of travel.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: 1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 21st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £10.33
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1447 - October 2023
Previous: 247 - September 2023
Movement:
(-1200)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | R.157 |
Diesel Railcar |
| 1976 | R.157 |
Diesel Railcar |
| 1977 | R.157 |
Diesel Railcar |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Power Bogie - R.157, R.555 | April 1968 |
| HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
| HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (2)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2006 | Photo | Great Photo From Railcar.co.uk | Nicholas J Hatton |
| 10 Dec 2006 | Photo | Classic Tri-ang B.R. Railcar | Don Scott |
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