Model Year Details
1988 - Class 37 Diesel Locomotive
D6721
Model: Class 37 Diesel Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D6721
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)
Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Model includes alternative running numbers D6713 and D6796. Model also includes alternative headcode numbers.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 1,800
* 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: D6721
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)
Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Model includes alternative running numbers D6713 and D6796. Model also includes alternative headcode numbers.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 1,800
* 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: 1988
Catalogue Number: R.284
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 34th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 34th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £25.49
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1328 - December 2023
Previous: 1434 - November 2023
Movement:
(+106)
Catalogue Number: R.284
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 34th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 34th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £25.49
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1328 - December 2023
Previous: 1434 - November 2023
Movement:
(+106)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.284 |
Class 37 Diesel Locomotive |
| 1989 | R.284 |
Class 37 Diesel Locomotive |
| 1990 | R.284 |
Class 37 Diesel Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 92A | Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751 | October 1978 |
| 92A (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 37 - R.751 - Back | October 1978 |
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