Model Details

Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe

U.K.
928

Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe

Years Released: 1981 1982 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe
Running Number: 928
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Schools Class V
Schools Class V
Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 14,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1981

1982

1981 1982
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Southern Railway
Livery: S.R. Malachite Green
S.R. Malachite Green
Livery Details: Malachite green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect

Model Ranking:
Current: 831 - December 2023
Previous: 386 - November 2023
Movement: (-445)

Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1981 R.380 1981
Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe
1982 R.380 1982
Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe

Related Service Sheets (5)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
133 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 October 1982
133 (Back) 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 - 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)

Add Photo or Note

Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1981 A smoke generator is fitted, improved couplings, crew figures and vacuum pipes. Simplified system for installing Zero 1.
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.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1981 Ringfield
1982 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1981 £26.95
1982 £29.50

Catalogue Images (2)

R.380 - Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe - 1981
R.380 Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe - 1981

R.380 - Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe - 1982
R.380 Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe - 1982


Schools Class V Locomotive - Stowe on ebay US

Collector Guide ebay Search System

This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.

Search For: 'hornby stowe'

Top 6 Models

1. Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth
2. Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
3. Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
4. Class 7P6F Locomotive - Britannia
5. Class 9F Locomotive - Evening Star
6. L.N.E.R. Composite Coach

View the latest full Model Rankings.


Random Model

2005
Virgin Mk.2 1st Coach
Virgin Mk.2 1st Coach


Database

11,328 yearly Items over 57 Years.
4,069 individual Items.
3,707 Models.
362 catalogued Train Sets.
156 Train Packs.
820 Steam Locomotives.
497 Diesel Locomotives.
1,082 Passenger Coaches.
1,152 Freight Wagons.


Another Guide


Scalextric Collector Guide


Forums

UK Model Railway Forums
Model Rail Forum
Official Hornby Forum