Model Details
Diesel Switcher
7005
Years Released:
1958
1959
1960
1960a
1961
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Diesel Switcher
Running Number: 7005
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: RS-2
Designer: ALCO-MLW
Class Information: The ‘real’ RS-2 locomotives were built between 1946 and 1950 by ALCO in the USA. Additional units were built in Canada by MLW Subsidiary for both major Canadian companies.
Purpose: Freight
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: 7005
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: RS-2
Designer: ALCO-MLW
Class Information: The ‘real’ RS-2 locomotives were built between 1946 and 1950 by ALCO in the USA. Additional units were built in Canada by MLW Subsidiary for both major Canadian companies.
Purpose: Freight
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. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 506 - September 2025
Previous: 366 - August 2025
Movement:
(-140)
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 506 - September 2025
Previous: 366 - August 2025
Movement:
(-140)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | R.155 |
Diesel Switcher |
| 1959 | R.155 |
Diesel Switcher |
| 1960 | R.155 |
Diesel Switcher |
| 1960a | R.155 |
Diesel Switcher |
| 1961 | R.155 |
Diesel Switcher |
Train Sets Included In (2)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1960 1961 | Diesel Freight Train Set |
| 1958 1959 | Transcontinental Train Set (Diesel Freight) |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Power Bogies And Lamp Mountings | April 1957 |
| 12b | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | January 1960 |
| 5a | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | January 1960 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2012 | Photo | Rare Green R155 without roof hatch | Wade Turner |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1958 | Working headlights. |
| 1959 | Working headlights. |
| 1960 | Working headlights. |
| 1960a | Working headlights. |
| 1961 | Working headlights. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 56/- |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.155 Diesel Switcher - 1958
R.155 Diesel Switcher - 1959
R.155 Diesel Switcher - 1960
R.155 Diesel Switcher - 1960a
R.155 Diesel Switcher - 1961
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