Model Details
Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns
5053
Years Released:
1999
2000
2001
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns
Running Number: 5053
Category: Steam Locomotives
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 - 265mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1999 2000 2001
Running Number: 5053
Category: Steam Locomotives
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 - 265mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1999 2000 2001
 1999 2000 2001 |
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: 803 - September 2025
Previous: 659 - August 2025
Movement:
(-144)
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: 803 - September 2025
Previous: 659 - August 2025
Movement:
(-144)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | R.2086 |
Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns |
| 2000 | R.2086 |
Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns |
| 2001 | R.2086 |
Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1999 | The four-cylinder Castle Class was introduced by the G.W.R. in 1923, to handle ever increasing West County passenger traffic and also, so it was said, to challenge the Gresley Pacifics htat technical rivals L.N.E.R. were then building in Doncaster. By the close of the thirties, the Castle Class was G.W.R.s standard express locomotive cleared for use on all routes without restriction - a very fast and powerful locomotive that continued to be built in Swindon until 1950. Earl Cairns is presented in post nationalisation livery of that late steam period. Model has a ringfield motor in the locomotive. |
| 2000 | The four-cylinder Castle Class was introduced by the G.W.R. in 1923, to handle ever increasing West County passenger traffic and also, so it was said, to challenge the Gresley Pacifics htat technical rivals L.N.E.R. were then building in Doncaster. By the close of the thirties, the Castle Class was G.W.R.s standard express locomotive cleared for use on all routes without restriction - a very fast and powerful locomotive that continued to be built in Swindon until 1950. Earl Cairns is presented in post nationalisation livery of that late steam period. Model has a ringfield motor in the locomotive. |
| 2001 | The four-cylinder Castle Class was introduced by GWR in 1923, to handle ever increasing West Country passenger traffic and to challenge the Gresley Pacifics. By the close of the ‘thirties, the Castle Class was GWR's standard express locomotive, cleared for use on all routes without restriction and were built in Swindon. ‘Earl Cairns' is presented in the post Nationalisation livery of the late steam period. Model has a ringfield motor in the locomotive. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Ringfield (mounted in locomotive) |
| 2000 | Ringfield (mounted in locomotive) |
| 2001 | Ringfield (mounted in locomotive) |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1999 | £74.99 |
| 2000 | £74.99 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2086 Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns - 1999
R.2086 Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns - 2000
R.2086 Castle Class Locomotive - Earl Cairns - 2001
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