Model Details
Diesel Railcar
M79079 M79632
Years Released:
1975
1976
1977
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Diesel Railcar
Running Number: M79079 M79632
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 DMU
Designer: Metro-Cammell
Weight: 57 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 42,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1975
1976 1977
Running Number: M79079 M79632
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 DMU
Designer: Metro-Cammell
Weight: 57 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 42,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1975
1976 1977
 1975 |
 1976 1977 |
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: 574 - September 2025
Previous: 592 - August 2025
Movement:
(+18)
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: 574 - September 2025
Previous: 592 - August 2025
Movement:
(+18)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | R.157 |
Diesel Railcar |
| 1976 | R.157 |
Diesel Railcar |
| 1977 | R.157 |
Diesel Railcar |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Power Bogie - R.157, R.555 | April 1968 |
| HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
| HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (2)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2006 | Photo | Great Photo From Railcar.co.uk | Nicholas J Hatton |
| 10 Dec 2006 | Photo | Classic Tri-ang B.R. Railcar | Don Scott |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Running number in 75 catalogue - M79632. Model is complete with illuminated headcodes that operate only in the direction of travel. |
| 1976 | Model is complete with illuminated head codes that operate only in the direction of travel, and consists of powered and dummy coaches. |
| 1977 | Complete with illuminated headcodes in the direction of travel, and consists of Powered and Dummy coaches. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1975 | £10.33 |
| 1977 | £13.50 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.157 Diesel Railcar - 1975
R.157 Diesel Railcar - 1976
R.157 Diesel Railcar - 1977
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