Hornby R30153

BR, Class 50, Co-Co, 50044 'Exeter' - Era 7

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

In 1974, 50044 was relocated to the Bristol Bath Road Shed where it received the name Exeter in 1978. In November 1980 it was relocated to Laira Depot in Plymouth.

In a nice mathematical and literary coincidence, precisely 50 of the Class 50 locomotives were built.

It was then withdrawn from BR service in January 1991.

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^* 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.