Model Year Details
1991 - Class 2800 Locomotive
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Model: Class 2800 Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 2859
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 28XX
Designer: G. J. Churchward
Class Information: Designed as a heavy freight locomotive by George Churchward for the Great Western Railway, the 2800 Class was the first 2-8-0 wheel arrangement to be used in Britain. More...
Weight: 76 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
Model Information: Length - 10 1/8 inches - 25.8cm.
Models Produced: * 3,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: G.W.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with gilt lettering, and orange and black lining.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Running Number: 2859
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 28XX
Designer: G. J. Churchward
Class Information: Designed as a heavy freight locomotive by George Churchward for the Great Western Railway, the 2800 Class was the first 2-8-0 wheel arrangement to be used in Britain. More...
Weight: 76 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
Model Information: Length - 10 1/8 inches - 25.8cm.
Models Produced: * 3,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: G.W.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with gilt lettering, and orange and black lining.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Year: 1991
Catalogue Number: R.532
Year Information: Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. This exceptionally fine model features a firebox which glows when the locomotive is in motion and a working smoke generator. For heavy duty freight.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 37th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 37th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
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Model Ranking:
Current: 1231 - December 2023
Previous: 2099 - November 2023
Movement:
(+868)
Catalogue Number: R.532
Year Information: Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. This exceptionally fine model features a firebox which glows when the locomotive is in motion and a working smoke generator. For heavy duty freight.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 37th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 37th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1231 - December 2023
Previous: 2099 - November 2023
Movement:
(+868)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | R.532 |
Class 2800 Locomotive |
| 1992 | R.532 |
Class 2800 Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | 2-8-0 GWR Loco | March 1992 |
| 155 (Back) | 2-8-0 GWR Loco - Back | March 1992 |
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