Model Details
Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire
62700
Years Released:
1983
1984
1985
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire
Running Number: 62700
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class D49
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1927.
Weight: 103 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 5/16 inches - 23.6cm.
* 4,550 solo models produced and 400 in sets.
Models Produced: * 4,950
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1983
1984 1985
Running Number: 62700
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class D49
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1927.
Weight: 103 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 5/16 inches - 23.6cm.
* 4,550 solo models produced and 400 in sets.
Models Produced: * 4,950
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1983
1984 1985
 1983 1984 1985 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 603 - September 2025
Previous: 627 - August 2025
Movement:
(+24)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 603 - September 2025
Previous: 627 - August 2025
Movement:
(+24)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | R.259 |
Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire |
| 1984 | R.259 |
Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire |
| 1985 | R.259 |
Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | 4-4-0 LNER Cheshire Loco - R.378 | October 1982 |
| 135 (Back) | 4-4-0 LNER Cheshire Loco - R.378 - Back | October 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Vacuum pipes and metal handrails. An R.450 Smoke Generator may be fitted. |
| 1984 | Model includes vacuum pipes. May be fitted with R.450 Smoke Generator. |
| 1985 | Model includes vacuum pipes. May be fitted with R.450 Smoke Generator. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1984 | £32.99 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.259 Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire - 1983
R.259 Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire - 1984
R.259 Class D49 Locomotive - Yorkshire - 1985
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