Model Details
Britannia Class 7 Locomotive - William Shakespeare
70004
Years Released:
1990
1991
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Britannia Class 7 Locomotive - William Shakespeare
Running Number: 70004
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: Length - 11 1/4 inches - 28.7cm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991
Running Number: 70004
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: Length - 11 1/4 inches - 28.7cm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991
 1990 1991 |
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1547 - September 2025
Previous: 1377 - August 2025
Movement:
(-170)
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1547 - September 2025
Previous: 1377 - August 2025
Movement:
(-170)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | R.329 |
Britannia Class 7 Locomotive - William Shakespeare |
| 1991 | R.329 |
Britannia Class 7 Locomotive - William Shakespeare |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 130A | 4-6-2 B.R. Britannia Class | December 1990 |
| 130B | 4-6-2 Loco Britannia Class | June 1992 |
| 130B (Back) | 4-6-2 Loco Britannia Class - Back | June 1992 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. The Brittanias operated on all BR regions is suitable for use with coaches R.409, R.410, R.419, R.429, R.442, R.443 and R.447. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1991 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.329 Britannia Class 7 Locomotive - William Shakespeare - 1990
R.329 Britannia Class 7 Locomotive - William Shakespeare - 1991
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