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1991 - Class 8F Locomotive

48774

Model: Class 8F Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 48774
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 8F

Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1935. Survived until the last year of BR steam in 1968.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation

Model Information: Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
* The 2100 produced suggests that there are a maximum of only 700 of each number in existence.
Models Produced: * 2,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956

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: 1991
Catalogue Number: R.324
Year Information: Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Firebox glows when locomotive is in motion. Spring loaded drawbar between loco and tender. Produced in three versions with numbers 48141, 48278 and 48774.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 37th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 37th Edition

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