Model Details
South Wales Express (County Class - County Of Cornwall)
1006
Years Released:
2000
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: South Wales Express (County Class - County Of Cornwall)
Running Number: 1006
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 1000 County
Designer: Frederick Hawksworth
Class Information: Developed late under Great Western Railways (GWR) ownership, the County Class was unique in many mechanical aspects when compared to the many previous 4-6-0 designs. More...
Weight: 125 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Great British Trains are produced in editions of 2000 only, each with authenticating certificate.
Length - County Class - 253mm.
Length - Mk1 Composite Coach - 265mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2000
Running Number: 1006
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 1000 County
Designer: Frederick Hawksworth
Class Information: Developed late under Great Western Railways (GWR) ownership, the County Class was unique in many mechanical aspects when compared to the many previous 4-6-0 designs. More...
Weight: 125 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Great British Trains are produced in editions of 2000 only, each with authenticating certificate.
Length - County Class - 253mm.
Length - Mk1 Composite Coach - 265mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2000
 2000 |
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3235 - September 2025
Previous: 2231 - August 2025
Movement:
(-1004)
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3235 - September 2025
Previous: 2231 - August 2025
Movement:
(-1004)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | R.2166 |
South Wales Express (County Class - County Of Cornwall) |
Limited Edition
| YEAR | LIMITED |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Headed by a ex G.W.R. double chimneyed County locomotive, the chocolate and cream Mk.1 coaches carry the Paddington - Newport - Cardiff destination boards confirms that this Great British Train is the South Wales Express. The livery of both the locomotive and coaches places the train as operating in the period between 1959 - 1963. Each pack contains numbered certificat, limited to 2000 pieces. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Ringfield (mounted in locomotive) |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2000 | £104.99 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2166 South Wales Express (County Class - County Of Cornwall) - 2000
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