Model Year Details
1975 - Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell
70013
Model: Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 70013
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 7
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Mixed traffic Class 7 Britannia locomotives were built between 1951 and 1954 as the final British Railways standard design. One member of the class 70013 Oliver Cromwell has the distinction of being the last official steam locomotive to haul a revenue train on August 11, 1968. More...
Weight: 143 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Also listed in catalogues as Standard Class 7 Locomotive.
Models Produced: * 18,000
* 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.
Running Number: 70013
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 7
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Mixed traffic Class 7 Britannia locomotives were built between 1951 and 1954 as the final British Railways standard design. One member of the class 70013 Oliver Cromwell has the distinction of being the last official steam locomotive to haul a revenue train on August 11, 1968. More...
Weight: 143 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Also listed in catalogues as Standard Class 7 Locomotive.
Models Produced: * 18,000
* 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: 1975
Catalogue Number: R.552
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: 1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 21st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £12.50
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 461 - December 2023
Previous: 393 - November 2023
Movement:
(-68)
Catalogue Number: R.552
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: 1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 21st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £12.50
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 461 - December 2023
Previous: 393 - November 2023
Movement:
(-68)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | R.552 |
Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell |
| 1974 | R.552 |
Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell |
| 1975 | R.552 |
Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | 4-6-2 Oliver Cromwell - R.552 | June 1974 |
| 88A | 4-6-2 Britannia - R.063 | September 1976 |
| 88A (Back) | 4-6-2 Britannia - R.063 - Back | September 1976 |
| 98 | Ring Field Motor Power Unit - R.550, R.552, R.859, R.861, R.863 | June 1974 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2008 | Information | Running | Ian |
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