Model Year Details

1976 - Diesel Railcar

M79079 M79632

Model: Diesel Railcar (Overall Model page)
Running Number: M79079 M79632
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 101 DMU

Designer: Metro-Cammell
Weight: 57 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO

Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 42,000
* 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: 1976
Catalogue Number: R.157
Year Information: Model is complete with illuminated head codes that operate only in the direction of travel, and consists of powered and dummy coaches.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Model Catalogue XXII
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 22nd Edition

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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	IMAGE
1975	R.157	Diesel Railcar
1976	R.157	Diesel Railcar
1977	R.157	Diesel Railcar

Related Service Sheets (3)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
60	Power Bogie - R.157, R.555	April 1968
HR1976 P3	Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976	1976
HR1976 P4	Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976	1976