Model Year Details

1995 - Class 2800 Locomotive

U.K.
2857

Class 2800 Locomotive

Model: Class 2800 Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 2857
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 28XX
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
2-8-0
Model Information: Length - 10 1/8 inches - 25.8cm.
Models Produced: * 4,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Black
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: 1995
Catalogue Number: R.143
Year Information: Churchward, of the GWR designed this locomotive for heavy haulage. The model boasts a glowing firebox plus a smoke generator for greater realism. The 2800 is tender powered using a Typr 6 ringield motor. The full size prototype which is owned by the 2857 Society can be seen at the Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition
Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
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UK Price List: £67.00
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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1994 R.143 1994
Class 2800 Locomotive
1995 R.143 1995
Class 2800 Locomotive
1996 R.143 1996
Class 2800 Locomotive
1997 R.143 1997
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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