Model Details
Double-ended Diesel Locomotive With Working Pantographs (TRANSAUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS)
![Australia](flags/australia.gif)
5007
Years Released:
1962a
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 5007
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: TRANSAUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1960_small.jpg)
1962a
![]() 1962a |
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
![Transcontinental](logos/trans.jpg)
Livery: T.R. Blue
![T.R. Blue](livery_images_small/tr_blue.jpg)
Livery Details: Blue with yellow lining.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2985 - December 2023
Previous: 1892 - November 2023
Movement:
![](images/triangle_red.jpg)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
---|---|---|
1962a | R.257 |
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Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
20 | Power Bogie, Pantograph Etc. - R.257 | January 1960 |
5a | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | January 1960 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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R.257 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive With Working Pantographs (TRANSAUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS) - 1962a
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