Model Details
Double-ended Diesel Locomotive (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS)
5007
Years Released:
1958
1959
1960
1960a
1961
1969
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.
Running Number: 5007
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: V.R. B Class
Designer: Clyde Engineering
Class Information: Victorian Railways, Australia. Class introduced 1951.
Weight: 121 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: TRI-ANG RAILWAYS printed on both sides of locomotive. Working head and tail lights.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1958 1959 1960 1960a 1961
1969
 1958 1959 1960 1960a 1961 |
 1969 |
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Blue
Livery Details: Blue with yellow lining.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 159 - September 2025
Previous: 178 - August 2025
Movement:
(+19)
Model Year Details (5)
Train Sets Included In (4)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1960a | Diesel Passenger Set |
| 1960a | Freight Train Set |
| 1960 1961 | Passenger Train Set |
| 1958 1959 | Transcontinental Train Set (Diesel Passenger) |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Power Bogies And Lamp Mountings | April 1957 |
| 12b | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | January 1960 |
| 5a | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | January 1960 |
| 61 | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2007 | Maintenance | Double-ended Diesel Motor | Andrew Menner |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1958 | Working headlights. |
| 1959 | Working headlights. |
| 1960 | Working headlights. |
| 1960a | Working headlights. |
| 1961 | Working headlights. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 56/- |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.159 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1958
R.159 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1959
R.159 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1960
R.159A Double-ended Diesel Locomotive (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1960a
R.159 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1961
R.159 Double-ended Diesel Locomotive (TRI-ANG RAILWAYS) - 1969
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