Model Year Details

1995 - Class 06 Diesel Mechanical Shunter - Barclay

D2424

Model: Class 06 Diesel Mechanical Shunter - Barclay (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D2424
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 06

Designer: Andrew Barclay
Class Information: The small TOPS designated Class 06 diesel mechanical locomotives with a short wheelbase 0-4-0 wheel arrangement were developed by Andrew Barclay Sons and Co. used primarily as shunters on the Scottish Region of British Railways. More...
Weight: 36 tons
Purpose: Shunting
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0

Model Information: Length - 4 1/4 inches - 10.8cm.
Models Produced: * 2,800
* 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

Livery: B.R. Green

Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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.136
Year Information: Amongst the flood of diesel locomotives introduced on BR in 1958 were thiry five 0-4-0 shunters, later to be called Class 06. They spent most of their working lives in Scotland where they were built. The model has a glazed cab, correct pattern oval buffers and is powered by an HP motor.
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Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition

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UK Price List: £24.00
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