Model Details
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
D6103
Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
Running Number: D6103
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 29
Designer: North British
Class Information: Class 29 locomotives were all rebuilds of earlier Class 21, introduced as part of British Railways Diesel Pilot Scheme. Class 21 and the later 29 locomotives are considered one of the least successful first generation diesels. More...
Weight: 73 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: * 4,000 solo models produced and 12,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 16,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982
Running Number: D6103
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 29
Designer: North British
Class Information: Class 29 locomotives were all rebuilds of earlier Class 21, introduced as part of British Railways Diesel Pilot Scheme. Class 21 and the later 29 locomotives are considered one of the least successful first generation diesels. More...
Weight: 73 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: * 4,000 solo models produced and 12,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 16,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982
 1980 1981 1982 |
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: 1089 - December 2021
Previous: 876 - November 2021
Movement:
(-213)
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: 1089 - December 2021
Previous: 876 - November 2021
Movement:
(-213)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | R.338 |
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1981 | R.338 |
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
| 1982 | R.338 |
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1980 1981 | B.R. Diesel Freight Set |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 109A | Diesel Loco Class 29 - R.337, R.338, R.080, R.084 | July 1981 |
| 109A (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 29 - R.337, R.338, R.080, R.084 - Back | July 1981 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Fully detailed cab interior. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Ringfield |
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £13.50 |
| 1981 | £14.95 |
| 1982 | £16.50 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.338 Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1980
R.338 Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1981
R.338 Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive - 1982
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