Model Year Details
1983 - Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Spitfire
21C166
Model: Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Spitfire (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 21C166
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Battle Of Britain / West Country Class
Designer: Oliver Bulleid
Class Information: Battle of Britain Class locomotives, along with sister West Country’s were introduced in 1945 and produced through 1954. A total of 110 air-smooth cased Light Pacific’s; affectionately known or rather unkindly nick-named “Spam Cans” were built by the Southern Railway and later British Railways using many features inherited from the larger and heavier Merchant Navy Class. More...
Weight: 137 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Alternative names and numbers were provided for this model, Fighter Command, Hurricane and Manston.
* 15,000 solo models produced and 600 in sets.
Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
Models Produced: * 15,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Running Number: 21C166
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Battle Of Britain / West Country Class
Designer: Oliver Bulleid
Class Information: Battle of Britain Class locomotives, along with sister West Country’s were introduced in 1945 and produced through 1954. A total of 110 air-smooth cased Light Pacific’s; affectionately known or rather unkindly nick-named “Spam Cans” were built by the Southern Railway and later British Railways using many features inherited from the larger and heavier Merchant Navy Class. More...
Weight: 137 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Alternative names and numbers were provided for this model, Fighter Command, Hurricane and Manston.
* 15,000 solo models produced and 600 in sets.
Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
Models Produced: * 15,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Year: 1983
Catalogue Number: R.374
Year Information: Alternative names and numbers are provided for Fighter Command, Hurricane and Manston. Crew figures and vacuum pipes.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways 29th Edition 1983 Catalogue OO Scale
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 29th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
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Model Ranking:
Current: 175 - December 2023
Previous: 164 - November 2023
Movement:
(-11)
Catalogue Number: R.374
Year Information: Alternative names and numbers are provided for Fighter Command, Hurricane and Manston. Crew figures and vacuum pipes.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways 29th Edition 1983 Catalogue OO Scale
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 29th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 175 - December 2023
Previous: 164 - November 2023
Movement:
(-11)
Model Year Details (5)
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | 4-6-2 Battle of Britain Class Spitfire - R.374 | December 1981 |
| 132 (Back) | 4-6-2 Battle of Britain Class Spitfire - R.374 - Back | December 1981 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T1&2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 1 & 2) | 1982 |
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