Hornby R068

Class 25 25247 in BR Blue

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R068
RRP
£27.99

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Livery
BR blue
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
Fixed
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
1977
Finish
Pristine
DCC status
No
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
Ringfield
Based on preserved
No
Interior lighting
No
Pickup in tender
No
Passenger figures
No
Running numbers
45021, 5
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Builder
Crewe Works
Darlington Works
Derby Works
Beyer, Peacock & Co.
Build dates
1961 to 1967
Total built
327
Tractive effort
39,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Operated by
British Rail
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
In service until
1987
Class
British Rail Class 25
Motive power
Diesel
Built
1934-1951
Total produced
842

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