Model Year Details

1994 - County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall

3824

Model: County Class Locomotive - County Of Cornwall (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 3824
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 38XX County Class

Designer: George J. Churchward
Class Information: Generally considered a shortened derivative of the larger Churchward designed 4-6-0 Saint Class locomotives, the 38XX Class was specifically designed for working of local cross country passenger services on the weight restricted Hereford / Shrewsbury region of the GWR / LNWR joint line. More...
Weight: 100 tons
Purpose: Cross Country Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0

Model Information: Length - 9 1/4 inches - 23.5cm.
Models Produced: * 2,000
* 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: 1994
Catalogue Number: R.125
Year Information: The County class were the only GWR 4-4-0 engines with outside cylinders. They were designed for passenger traffic although later used on goods trains. The model features a spring loaded drawbar and extra pick up through the bogie wheels. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for use with all Hornby GWR coaches.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition

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UK Price List: £56.75
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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