Oxford OR76CRP004

CR Class 264/611 - BR British Railways Plain Black 56020

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

The Caledonian Railway 264 and 611 Classes, commonly known as the “Pug,” were 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotives built for the Caledonian Railway. The Class 264 was introduced in 1883 to a design by Dugald Drummond and built by Neilson and Company, with the related Class 611 following from 1895 under John F. McIntosh and built at St Rollox Works.

Some of these were paired with a small, improvised coal tender attached behind them, providing extra coal capacity beyond what the original saddle tank could hold. After the 1923 Grouping they passed into the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, and subsequently to British Railways in 1948. Withdrawals were completed between 1959 and 1962. No examples of the class were preserved.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Oxford CR Class 264/611 – BR British Railways Plain Black 56020 is a model locomotive produced by Oxford. The model carries the manufacturer part number OR76CRP004 and represents the pre‑grouping period of British railway history.

The Caledonian Railway 264 and 611 classes, commonly referred to as the “Pug”, were 0‑4‑0 saddle‑tank locomotives. Class 264 was introduced in 1883 to a design by Dugald Drummond and built by Neilson and Company, while the related Class 611 followed in 1895 under the direction of John F. McIntosh and was constructed at St Rollox Works. A number of the locomotives were later fitted with a small, improvised coal tender to increase fuel capacity.

Following the 1923 Grouping the locomotives passed to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway and subsequently to British Railways on 01/01/1948. Withdrawal of the class was completed between 1959 and 1962, and no examples were preserved.