Model Year Details
2009 - Schools Class Locomotive - Charterhouse
903
Running Number: 903
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 (1989 - 1990) - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Length - 238mm.
R.2742X is DCC fitted.
* (89-90) 2,460 solo models produced.
Models Produced: ---
* 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
Catalogue Number: R.2742
Year Information: Extensive cab detail.
Model Motor: Five pole skew wound.
Publication: Hornby - Edition Fifty-Five 2009 - OO Gauge Model Railways & Accessories
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 55th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
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Model Ranking:
Current: 794 - December 2023
Previous: 761 - November 2023
Movement: (-33)
Model Year Details (5)
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
133 | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 | October 1982 |
133 (Back) | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 - Back | October 1982 |
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