Model Year Details
1974 - Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive
8751
Model: Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 8751
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 57XX
Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Between 1929 and 1950, 853 Pannier tanks were built by Great Western Railways and their successor, British Railways. More...
Weight: 48 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: * (72-74) 44,500 solo models produced and 19,000 in sets. (75-79) 110,000 solo models produced and 83,000 in sets.
Synchrosmoke generators not fitted from 1975.
Models Produced: * 256,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: G.W.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with gilt lettering, and orange and black lining.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Running Number: 8751
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 57XX
Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Between 1929 and 1950, 853 Pannier tanks were built by Great Western Railways and their successor, British Railways. More...
Weight: 48 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: * (72-74) 44,500 solo models produced and 19,000 in sets. (75-79) 110,000 solo models produced and 83,000 in sets.
Synchrosmoke generators not fitted from 1975.
Models Produced: * 256,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: G.W.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with gilt lettering, and orange and black lining.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Year: 1974
Catalogue Number: R.051
Year Information: Fitted with Magnadhesion and Smoke generator.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways - OO Gauge Scale Model Catalogue:Edition 20
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 20th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £5.25
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 12 - October 2023
Previous: 11 - September 2023
Movement:
(-1)
Catalogue Number: R.051
Year Information: Fitted with Magnadhesion and Smoke generator.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways - OO Gauge Scale Model Catalogue:Edition 20
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 20th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £5.25
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 12 - October 2023
Previous: 11 - September 2023
Movement:
(-1)
Model Year Details (9)
Train Sets Included In (5)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1977 | G.W.R. Freight Set |
| 1976 | G.W.R. Freight Set |
| 1975 | G.W.R. Freight Set |
| 1975 | G.W.R. Pannier Passenger Set |
| 1974 | Great Western Goods Set |
Related Service Sheets (10)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | X.04 Electric Motor | June 1974 |
| 84 | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.051, R.052, R.152, R.452, R.757 | June 1974 |
| 84A | 0-6-0 Locomotive Chassis - R.041, R.252 | September 1976 |
| 84A (Back) | 0-6-0 Locomotive Chassis - R.041, R.252 - Back | September 1976 |
| 84B | 0-6-0 GWR Class 57 - R.300 | August 1980 |
| 84B (Back) | 0-6-0 GWR Class 57 - R.300 - Back | August 1980 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C1 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 1) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 2) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (3)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2005 | Maintenance | 1975 - Locomotive Care & Maintenance | Andrew Menner |
| 2 Dec 2005 | Maintenance | 1976 - Locomotive Care & Maintenance 1 | Andrew Menner |
| 1 Dec 2007 | Maintenance | Pannier Tank Wiring | Andrew Menner |
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