Model Year Details
1976 - Dock Authority Diesel Shunter

3
Running Number: 3
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Dock Authority
Designer: Hornby Railways
Class Information: Hornby Design
Purpose: Shunting
Wheel Arrangement: BO

Model Information: A Hornby designed locomotive for operation in the confines of a dockside wharf.
Length - 3 7/16 inches.
Models Produced: * 68,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: Private - Private Owner
Logo: Various
Logo Years: ---

Livery: Private Owner Diesel Locomotive

Livery Details: Various private owner diesel liveries.
Company Information: Private owner rolling stock from the 1800s to current times.
Catalogue Number: R.253
Year Information: Fitted with working headlight.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Model Catalogue XXII
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 22nd Edition

Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 61 - February 2021
Previous: 104 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (7)
Related Service Sheets (4)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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61 | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | April 1968 |
95 | Power Bogies - R.159, R.253, R.308 | June 1974 |
HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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