Model Details
Class 3MT Tank Locomotive
82004
Years Released:
1956
1957
1958
1959
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Running Number: 82004
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 3 Standard Tank
Designer: Robert Riddles
Class Information: Class 3MT locomotives were part of the Standard Design locomotives brought about at the on-set of British Railways in 1948. The 2-6-2T wheel arrangement was designed for mixed traffic workings on branch-lines through-out Britain and for empty stock workings primarily in the London area. More...
Weight: 75 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Prairie
Model Information: Locomotive fitted with Walschaerts Valve Gear.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1956 1957 1958 1959
![]() 1956 1957 1958 1959 |
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 473 - September 2025
Previous: 512 - August 2025
Movement:
(+39)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | R.59 |
Class 3MT Tank Locomotive |
| 1957 | R.59 |
Class 3MT Tank Locomotive |
| 1958 | R.59 |
Class 3MT Tank Locomotive |
| 1959 | R.59 |
Class 3MT Tank Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (3)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1958 1959 | Goods Train Set |
| 1956 1957 | Train Set (2-6-2 Goods) |
| 1956 1957 | Train Set (2-6-2 Passenger) |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Chassis - R.59 | November 1955 |
| 9a | Chassis - R.59 | May 1961 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 54/- |
| 1957 | 54/- |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.59 Class 3MT Tank Locomotive - 1956
R.59 Class 3MT Tank Locomotive - 1957
R.59 Class 3MT Tank Locomotive - 1958
R.59 Class 3MT Tank Locomotive - 1959
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