Hornby R2237A

Class 25 25056 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
R2237A
Release date
2001

Model details

Finish
Pristine
Livery
Blue
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm) +
Tooling date
1977
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
Fixed
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
DCC
DCC Ready
Running number
25056
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
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 25
Motive power
Diesel
Built
1961-1967
Total produced
327

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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