Model Year Details

1986 - Class M7 Locomotive

U.K.
249

Class M7 Locomotive

Model: Class M7 Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 249
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class M7
Class M7
Designer: Dugald Drummond
Class Information: The successful M7 class was introduced in 1897 by the London South Western Railway (LSWR) primarily for hauling heavy commuter trains in and out of London. In later years the class was distributed through-out the Southern Region of British Railways for operation of branch line traffic, while many remained in their home territory hauling empty stock workings in the busy London area. More...
Weight: 61 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-4
0-4-4
Model Information: The model has an opening smoke box door.
Length - 5 1/4 inches.
Models Produced: * 4,000
* 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
Southern Railway
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
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
Year: 1986
Catalogue Number: R.103
Year Information: Opening smokebox door.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 32nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 32nd Edition
Hornby Railways - 32nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £29.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 854 - July 2025
Previous: 407 - June 2025
Movement: (-447)

Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1985 R.103 1985
Class M7 Locomotive
1986 R.103 1986
Class M7 Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
83 0-4-4 & 4-4-0 Loco Chassis - R.868, R.450 June 1974

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