Model Year Details
1992 - Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC
45537
Running Number: 45537
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Patriot Class 5XP
Designer: Sir Henry Fowler
Class Information: Introduced in 1930.
Weight: 123 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Length - 10 1/4 inches - 26cms.
Models Produced: * 1,850
* 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. 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.
Catalogue Number: R.578
Year Information: The Patriots were evolved from the earlier Claughton class of the London and North Western Railway by Sir Henry Fowler. The coal rails on the tender are an unusual feature. Suitable for coaches R.429, R.442, R.443 and R.447. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 38th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 38th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £68.60
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 953 - December 2023
Previous: 1044 - November 2023
Movement: (+91)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1991 | R.578 |
Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC |
1992 | R.578 |
Patriot Class 5XP Locomotive - Private E Sykes VC |
Related Service Sheets (4)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
119 | 4-6-0 Duke of Sutherland - R.311 | February 1980 |
119 (Back) | 4-6-0 Duke of Sutherland - R.311 - Back | February 1980 |
120 | Short Wheelbase Tender Drive Motor - R.311, R.357 | February 1980 |
120 (Back) | Short Wheelbase Tender Drive Motor - R.311, R.357 - Back | February 1980 |
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