Model Details
Double-ended Diesel Locomotive With Working Pantographs (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS)
![Australia](flags/australia.gif)
7503
Years Released:
1959
1960
1960a
1961
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Running Number: 7503
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
![Diesel Electric Locomotives](category_images_small/diesel2.jpg)
Locomotive Class: V.R. B Class
![V.R. B Class](class_images/b_class.jpg)
Designer: Clyde Engineering
Class Information: Victorian Railways, Australia. Class introduced 1951.
Weight: 121 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
![BO-BO](wheels/wheel_bobo.jpg)
Model Information: With operating pantographs and working lights.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1960_small.jpg)
1959 1960 1960a 1961
![]() 1959 1960 1960a 1961 |
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
![Transcontinental](logos/trans.jpg)
Livery: T.R. Green
![T.R. Green](livery_images_small/tr_green.jpg)
Livery Details: Two tone green with yellow lining.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 819 - December 2023
Previous: 356 - November 2023
Movement:
![](images/triangle_red.jpg)
Model Year Details (3)
Related Service Sheets (8)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
20 | Power Bogie, Pantograph Etc. - R.257 | January 1960 |
5a | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | January 1960 |
OPSS1 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 1 & 2 | 1961 |
OPSS2 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 3 & 4 | 1961 |
OPSS3 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 5 & 6 | 1961 |
OPSS4 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 7 & 8 | 1961 |
OPSS5 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 9 & 10 | 1961 |
OPSS6 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 11 & 12 | 1961 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
1959 | TRI-ANG RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive. |
1960 | TRI-ANG RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive. |
1960a | TRI-ANG RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive. |
1961 | TRI-ANG RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
---|---|
1961 | 68/- |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.257 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive With Working Pantographs (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1959
R.257 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive With Working Pantographs (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1960
R.257 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive With Working Pantographs (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1960a
R.257 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive With Working Pantographs (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1961
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