Model Details
Transcontinental Diesel Locomotive - Non Powered
4008
Years Released:
1958
1959
1960
1960a
1961
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Transcontinental Diesel Locomotive - Non Powered
Running Number: 4008
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: F7 Class
Designer: General Motors Electro-Motive Div.
Class Information: First Generation diesel-electric F-Class locomotives designed and built between 1939 and 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Div. (EMD) are considered the most successful of the diesel pioneer projects in North America , with the F7 being the most numerous of all design variants. More...
Weight: 104 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: TRI-ANG RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive.
Length - 7 7/8 inches.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1958 1959 1960 1960a 1961
Running Number: 4008
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: F7 Class
Designer: General Motors Electro-Motive Div.
Class Information: First Generation diesel-electric F-Class locomotives designed and built between 1939 and 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Div. (EMD) are considered the most successful of the diesel pioneer projects in North America , with the F7 being the most numerous of all design variants. More...
Weight: 104 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: TRI-ANG RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive.
Length - 7 7/8 inches.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1958 1959 1960 1960a 1961
 1958 1959 1960 1960a 1961 |
Company: T.R. - Transcontinental
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Silver & Red
Livery Details: Silver with red upper panels around windows.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 390 - September 2025
Previous: 649 - August 2025
Movement:
(+259)
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Silver & Red
Livery Details: Silver with red upper panels around windows.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 390 - September 2025
Previous: 649 - August 2025
Movement:
(+259)
Model Year Details (4)
Train Sets Included In (2)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1958 1959 | Transcontinental Train Set (Diesel Freight) |
| 1958 1959 | Transcontinental Train Set (Diesel Passenger) |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 5a | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | January 1960 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 17/6 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.57 Transcontinental Diesel Locomotive - Non Powered - 1958
R.57 Transcontinental Diesel Locomotive - Non Powered - 1959
R.57 Transcontinental Diesel Locomotive - Non Powered - 1960
R.57 Transcontinental Diesel Locomotive - Non Powered - 1960a
R.57 Transcontinental Diesel Locomotive - Non Powered - 1961
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