Model Year Details
1973 - Class 5 Locomotive - Black Five
45158
Model: Class 5 Locomotive - Black Five (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 45158
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 5
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced 1934. In 1968, a Black 5, No 45212 hauled the last steam passenger train on British Railways.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Alternative name plates and number labels are provided for 45192 Glasgow Yeomanry and 45156 Ayrshire Yeamanry.
Models Produced: * 24,000
* 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. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 45158
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 5
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced 1934. In 1968, a Black 5, No 45212 hauled the last steam passenger train on British Railways.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Alternative name plates and number labels are provided for 45192 Glasgow Yeomanry and 45156 Ayrshire Yeamanry.
Models Produced: * 24,000
* 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. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 1973
Catalogue Number: R.859
Year Information: Model has wire handrails and vacuum pipes.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - Model Railways Edition 19
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 19th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £10.33
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 273 - September 2025
Previous: 245 - August 2025
Movement:
(-28)
Catalogue Number: R.859
Year Information: Model has wire handrails and vacuum pipes.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - Model Railways Edition 19
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 19th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £10.33
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 273 - September 2025
Previous: 245 - August 2025
Movement:
(-28)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | R.859 |
Class 5 Locomotive - Black Five |
| 1974 | R.859 |
Class 5 Locomotive - Black Five |
| 1975 | R.859 |
Class 5 Locomotive - Black Five |
Related Service Sheets (7)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | 4-6-0 Black Five - R.061 | September 1976 |
| 87 (Back) | 4-6-0 Black Five - R.061 - Back | September 1976 |
| 87A | 4-6-0 LMS - R.320 Black, R.842 Red | July 1981 |
| 87A (Back) | 4-6-0 LMS - R.320 Black, R.842 Red - Back | July 1981 |
| 98 | Ring Field Motor Power Unit - R.550, R.552, R.859, R.861, R.863 | June 1974 |
| 98A | Tender Drive Ring Field Motor Unit Type 2 - R.061, R.063 | September 1976 |
| 98A (Back) | Tender Drive Ring Field Motor Unit Type 2 - R.061, R.063 - Back | September 1976 |
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