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Class 37 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive - Caithness

37261

Class 37 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive - Caithness

Years Released: 2005 2006 2007 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Class 37 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive - Caithness
Running Number: 37261
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)

Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010. More...
Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO

Model Information: Length - 252mm.
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Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2005 2006 2007

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Blue Large Logo

Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
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.

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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2005	R.2472B	Class 37 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive - Caithness
2006	R.2472B	Class 37 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive - Caithness
2007	R.2472B	Class 37 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive - Caithness