Model Year Details
1979 - Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
D7596
Model: Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D7596
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 25 (Type 2)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: An elaboration of the earlier Class 24 design also built with Sulzer power plants, the Class 25 saw minor appearance differences with both modest speed and horsepower increases. Numerous Class 25 locomotives primarily saw service on the Midland and Scottish Regions of British Railways. They also saw service on the Western Region as interim replacements for the Class 35 Hymek locomotives upon withdrawal in 1972. More...
Weight: 72 tons
Purpose: Light Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: * 30,600 solo models produced and 23,800 in sets.
Models Produced: * 54,400
* 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.
Running Number: D7596
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 25 (Type 2)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: An elaboration of the earlier Class 24 design also built with Sulzer power plants, the Class 25 saw minor appearance differences with both modest speed and horsepower increases. Numerous Class 25 locomotives primarily saw service on the Midland and Scottish Regions of British Railways. They also saw service on the Western Region as interim replacements for the Class 35 Hymek locomotives upon withdrawal in 1972. More...
Weight: 72 tons
Purpose: Light Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: * 30,600 solo models produced and 23,800 in sets.
Models Produced: * 54,400
* 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: 1979
Catalogue Number: R.072
Year Information: Illuminated headcodes in the direction of travel, intricate grill work and detailed bogie frames.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 25th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £11.55
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 196 - December 2023
Previous: 115 - November 2023
Movement:
(-81)
Catalogue Number: R.072
Year Information: Illuminated headcodes in the direction of travel, intricate grill work and detailed bogie frames.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 25th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £11.55
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 196 - December 2023
Previous: 115 - November 2023
Movement:
(-81)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | R.072 |
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1978 | R.072 |
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1979 | R.072 |
Class 25 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1978 | B.R. Freight Set |
Related Service Sheets (7)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 106 (Back) | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 107 | Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 | June 1978 |
| 107 (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 - Back | June 1978 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
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