Model Details

Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive

U.K.
25218

Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive

Years Released: 1987 1988 1989 1990 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive
Running Number: 25218
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 25 (Type 2)
Class 25 (Type 2)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: An elaboration of the earlier Class 24 design also built with Sulzer power plants, the Class 25 saw minor appearance differences with both modest speed and horsepower increases. Numerous Class 25 locomotives primarily saw service on the Midland and Scottish Regions of British Railways. They also saw service on the Western Region as interim replacements for the Class 35 Hymek locomotives upon withdrawal in 1972. More...
Weight: 72 tons
Purpose: Light Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
BO-BO
Model Information: Model supplied with a sheet of alternative running numbers, 25218, 25071, 25078, 25052 and 25054. Also supplied with a selection of headcode labels.
Models Produced: * 6,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1987 1988 1989 1990

1987 1988 1989 1990
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Blue
B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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.

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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1987 R.877 1987
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive
1988 R.877 1988
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive
1989 R.877 1989
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive
1990 R.877 1990
Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (4)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
106 4 Wheel Powered Bogies June 1978
106 (Back) 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back June 1978
107 Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 June 1978
107 (Back) Diesel Loco Class 25 - R.068, R.072 - Back June 1978

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Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1987 £18.99
1988 £20.38
1989 £22.40

Catalogue Images (4)

R.877 - Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive  - 1987
R.877 Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1987

R.877 - Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive  - 1988
R.877 Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1988

R.877 - Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive  - 1989
R.877 Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1989

R.877 - Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive  - 1990
R.877 Class 25 Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1990


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