Model Details

Class 8F Locomotive

U.K.
48774

Class 8F Locomotive

Years Released: 1990 1991 1992 1993 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class 8F Locomotive
Running Number: 48774
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 8F
Class 8F
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1935. Survived until the last year of BR steam in 1968.
Weight: 125 tons
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Consolidation
2-8-0
Model Information: Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
* The 2100 produced suggests that there are a maximum of only 700 of each number in existence.
Models Produced: * 2,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1990 1991 1992 1993

1990 1991 1992 1993
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Black
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: 1127 - December 2023
Previous: 1543 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1990 R.324 1990
Class 8F Locomotive
1991 R.324 1991
Class 8F Locomotive
1992 R.324 1992
Class 8F Locomotive
1993 R.324 1993
Class 8F Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
145 2-8-0 Class 8F Loco September 1989
145 (Back) 2-8-0 Class 8F Loco - Back September 1989

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1990 Running numbers to be issued are 48141, 48278 and 48774. Firebox lights up when locomotive is in motion.
1991 Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Firebox glows when locomotive is in motion. Spring loaded drawbar between loco and tender. Produced in three versions with numbers 48141, 48278 and 48774.
1992 The heavy duty freight locomotive is tender powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor and incorporates a firebox which glows realistically when in motion. A spring loaded drawbar keeps locomotive and tender closely coupled. Produced in three versions numbered 48141, 48278 and 48774.
1993 This is a 1935 Stanier designed heavy freight loco as running in early BR days. Model has glazed cab, articulated coupling rods, spring loaded drawbar and illuminating firebox. Tender powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1990 Type 6 Ringfield
1991 Type 6 Ringfield
1992 Type 6 Ringfield
1993 Type 6 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1992 £63.35

Catalogue Images (4)

R.324 - Class 8F Locomotive - 1990
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1990

R.324 - Class 8F Locomotive - 1991
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1991

R.324 - Class 8F Locomotive - 1992
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1992

R.324 - Class 8F Locomotive - 1993
R.324 Class 8F Locomotive - 1993


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