Model Year Details

1995 - Saint Class Locomotive - Saint Catherine

2918

Model: Saint Class Locomotive - Saint Catherine (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 2918
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 29XX Saint Class

Designer: George J. Churchward
Class Information: The Saint Class was developed for express passenger services on the Great Western Railway (GWR) by George J. Churchward and became the basis for successive 4-6-0 wheel arrangement locomotives built by the railway. More...
Weight: 112 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler

Model Information: Length - 9 1/4 inches - 25.8cm.
Models Produced: * 2,400
* 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: 1995
Catalogue Number: R.141
Year Information: Churchward certainly left his mark and design influence on the GWR locomotives of the period and it can be argued that the Saint Class was the start of this influence. The Hornby model is superbly decorated with each of the boiler bands being painted by hand. Powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor the locomotive is suitable to haul any of the GWR coaches.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition

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UK Price List: £62.00
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