Model Details
Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire
2753
Years Released:
1981
1982
1983
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire
Running Number: 2753
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class D49
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1927.
Weight: 103 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 5/16 inches - 23.6cm.
Models Produced: * 12,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982 1983
Running Number: 2753
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class D49
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1927.
Weight: 103 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 5/16 inches - 23.6cm.
Models Produced: * 12,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982 1983
 1981 1982 1983 |
Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.
Model Ranking:
Current: 308 - June 2022
Previous: 262 - May 2022
Movement:
(-46)
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.
Model Ranking:
Current: 308 - June 2022
Previous: 262 - May 2022
Movement:
(-46)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | R.378 |
Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire |
| 1982 | R.378 |
Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire |
| 1983 | R.378 |
Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | 4-4-0 LNER Cheshire Loco - R.378 | October 1982 |
| 135 (Back) | 4-4-0 LNER Cheshire Loco - R.378 - Back | October 1982 |
| 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 | A smoke generator is fitted, wire handrails, improved couplings, crew figures and vacuum pipes. |
| 1982 | Smoke generator, printed lettering and hand lined boiler. Turned brass buffers, close coupling between locomotive and tender, easy release coupling bars, crew figures and vacuum pipes. |
| 1983 | Spring loaded close coupling tender, crew figures and vacuum pipes, fitted Smoke Generator. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
| 1983 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1981 | £26.95 |
| 1982 | £29.50 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.378 Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire - 1981
R.378 Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire - 1982
R.378 Class D49 Locomotive - Cheshire - 1983
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