Model Year Details

1994 - Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh

936

Model: Schools Class V Locomotive - Cranleigh (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 936
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Schools Class V

Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0

Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 2,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: S.R. Olive Green

Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect

Year: 1994
Catalogue Number: R.132
Year Information: Intended for the difficult London Hastings route where the clearances would not allow larger engines, the Schools were so successful that they were used on most other Southern services. The model has smoke deflectors and a coppered steam pipe and is tender powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for coaches R.162, R.163 and R.174.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition

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UK Price List: £62.45
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