Model Year Details
1966 - Diesel Power Car
M79079
Model: Diesel Power Car (Overall Model page)
Running Number: M79079
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 DMU
Designer: Metro-Cammell
Weight: 57 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: With seats and four destination boards.
Models Produced: ---
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.
Running Number: M79079
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 101 DMU
Designer: Metro-Cammell
Weight: 57 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: With seats and four destination boards.
Models Produced: ---
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.
Year: 1966
Catalogue Number: R.157
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby - Model Railways - 12th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 12th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: 48/8
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 360 - September 2025
Previous: 347 - August 2025
Movement:
(-13)
Catalogue Number: R.157
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby - Model Railways - 12th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 12th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: 48/8
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 360 - September 2025
Previous: 347 - August 2025
Movement:
(-13)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | R.157 |
Diesel Power Car |
| 1964 | R.157 |
Diesel Power Car |
| 1965 | R.157 |
Diesel Power Car |
| 1966 | R.157 |
Diesel Power Car |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Power Bogie - R.157, R.555 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2011 | Photo | Class 101 Boxed | PW |
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