Model Details
Class 06 Diesel Shunter
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D2907
Years Released:
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.
Running Number: D2907
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
![Diesel Electric Locomotives](category_images_small/diesel2.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 06
![Class 06](class_images/class06.jpg)
Designer: Andrew Barclay
Class Information: The small TOPS designated Class 06 diesel mechanical locomotives with a short wheelbase 0-4-0 wheel arrangement were developed by Andrew Barclay Sons and Co. used primarily as shunters on the Scottish Region of British Railways. More...
Weight: 36 tons
Purpose: Shunting
Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
![0-4-0](wheels/wheel_040.jpg)
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1960_small.jpg)
1963 1964 1965
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1966 1967
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![]() 1966 1967 |
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_2.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Green
![B.R. Green](livery_images_small/br_green.jpg)
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: 280 - December 2023
Previous: 236 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (5)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1963 | R.559 |
![]() Class 06 Diesel Shunter |
1964 | R.559 |
![]() Class 06 Diesel Shunter |
1965 | R.559 |
![]() Class 06 Diesel Shunter |
1966 | R.559 |
![]() Class 06 Diesel Shunter |
1967 | R.559 |
![]() Class 06 Diesel Shunter |
Related Service Sheets (1)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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62 | 0-4-0 Loco Chassis - R.252, R.355, R.359, R.559 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
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11 Dec 2011 | Photo | D2907 in the flesh | cdgjk |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1965 | 29/6 |
1966 | 32/11 |
1967 | 33/2 |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.559 Class 06 Diesel Shunter - 1963
R.559 Class 06 Diesel Shunter - 1964
R.559 Class 06 Diesel Shunter - 1965
R.559 Class 06 Diesel Shunter - 1966
R.559 Class 06 Diesel Shunter - 1967
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