Model Details
Class 61XX Prairie Locomotive
6156
Years Released:
2001
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 6156
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 61XX
Designer: C.B. Collet
Class Information: The Class 6100 numbered 70 built between 1931 and 1935.
Weight: 79 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Prairie
Model Information: Length - 163mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2001
2001 |
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 2918 - December 2023
Previous: 1887 - November 2023
Movement: (-1031)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2001 | R.2213A |
Class 61XX Prairie Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2001 | The origins of the 61XX go back to the early 1900's with the class showing the influences of Churchward, however the finished design is credited to C B Collet. The length of the locomotive was 41 ft and weighed 78 tons 9 cwt. with a tractive effort of 23,000Ibs.The class was so reliable that many continued their working life well into BR days, as shown on the above model. Model is powered by a Type 7 motor. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2001 | Type 7 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2213A Class 61XX Prairie Locomotive - 2001
Class 61XX Prairie Locomotive on ebay US
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