Model Details
B.R. Castle Locomotive with Three B.R. Centenary Coaches (Castle Class - Winchester Castle)
5042
Years Released:
1997
1998
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: B.R. Castle Locomotive with Three B.R. Centenary Coaches (Castle Class - Winchester Castle)
Running Number: 5042
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Castle Class
Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built between 1923 and 1950 the Castle Class 4073 series were designed for express passenger service through-out the Great Western Railway. The Castle Class is generally noted for their over-all performance, operating economy, and long working lives. More...
Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Length - Castle Class - 265mm.
Length - Centenary Composite Coach - 253mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997 1998
Running Number: 5042
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Castle Class
Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built between 1923 and 1950 the Castle Class 4073 series were designed for express passenger service through-out the Great Western Railway. The Castle Class is generally noted for their over-all performance, operating economy, and long working lives. More...
Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Length - Castle Class - 265mm.
Length - Centenary Composite Coach - 253mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997 1998
 1997 1998 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1797 - September 2025
Previous: 1535 - August 2025
Movement:
(-262)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1797 - September 2025
Previous: 1535 - August 2025
Movement:
(-262)
Model Year Details (2)
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | County & Castle Class Locomotive | August 2000 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Winchester Castle hauls the Centenary coaches that were introduced in 1935 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Great Western Railway. The coaches were liveried in crimson and cream, teamed with the classic Castle Class locomotive to represent an express passenger in the period 1945-56. Locomotive livery and coach running numbers are special to this pack. |
| 1998 | Winchester Castle hauls the Centenary coaches that were introduced in 1935 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Great Western Railway. The coaches were liveried in crimson and cream, teamed with the classic Castle Class locomotive to represent an express passenger in the period 1945-56. Locomotive livery and coach running numbers are special to this pack. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1998 | £99.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2024 B.R. Castle Locomotive with Three B.R. Centenary Coaches (Castle Class - Winchester Castle) - 1997
R.2024 B.R. Castle Locomotive with Three B.R. Centenary Coaches (Castle Class - Winchester Castle) - 1998
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