Model Year Details
1973 - Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive
D7063
Model: Class 35 Hymek (Type 3) Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D7063
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 35 (Type 3) Hymek
Designer: Beyer Peacock
Class Information: Entering traffic in May 1961, the Type 3 design was envisaged by Western Region management as the ultimate replacement of 333 members of the Hall and Grange class steam locomotives. The Type 3’s were nick-named Hymek’s, in recognition of the hydraulic Maybach transmissions employed. The locomotives were later classified Class 35 under TOPS. More...
Weight: 75 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: B-B
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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.
Running Number: D7063
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 35 (Type 3) Hymek
Designer: Beyer Peacock
Class Information: Entering traffic in May 1961, the Type 3 design was envisaged by Western Region management as the ultimate replacement of 333 members of the Hall and Grange class steam locomotives. The Type 3’s were nick-named Hymek’s, in recognition of the hydraulic Maybach transmissions employed. The locomotives were later classified Class 35 under TOPS. More...
Weight: 75 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: B-B
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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.
Year: 1973
Catalogue Number: R.758
Year Information: Magnadhesion and additional current pick-up from trailing bogie.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways - Model Railways Edition 19
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 19th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £5.00
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Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 84 - September 2025
Previous: 82 - August 2025
Movement:
(-2)
Catalogue Number: R.758
Year Information: Magnadhesion and additional current pick-up from trailing bogie.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways - Model Railways Edition 19
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 19th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £5.00
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 84 - September 2025
Previous: 82 - August 2025
Movement:
(-2)
Model Year Details (9)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1970 1971 1972 | Senior Freightliner Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Hymek Locomotive - R.758 | April 1968 |
| 93 | Hymek Diesel Loco - R.758 | June 1974 |
| HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
| HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2010 | Photo | Hymek | John Faulkner |
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