Model Year Details
1988 - Class 37 Diesel Locomotive
37063
Running Number: 37063
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: * 4,800 solo models produced and 14,000 in sets.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 18,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight
Livery Details: Blue with yellow cab ends with black lining. Large logo extending the height of the loco body.
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.
Catalogue Number: R.348
Year Information: Only available in The Railfreight Train Set in 1988.
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Publication: Hornby Railways - 34th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 34th Edition
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Model Ranking:
Current: 679 - December 2023
Previous: 945 - November 2023
Movement: (+266)
Model Year Details (4)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1986 | R.348 |
Class 37 Diesel Locomotive |
1987 | R.348 |
Class 37 Diesel Locomotive |
1988 | R.348 |
Class 37 Diesel Locomotive |
1989 | R.348 |
Class 37 Diesel Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1988 1989 | The Railfreight Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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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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