Model Details
Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell
70013
Years Released:
1973
1974
1975
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell
Running Number: 70013
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 7
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Mixed traffic Class 7 Britannia locomotives were built between 1951 and 1954 as the final British Railways standard design. One member of the class 70013 Oliver Cromwell has the distinction of being the last official steam locomotive to haul a revenue train on August 11, 1968. More...
Weight: 143 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Also listed in catalogues as Standard Class 7 Locomotive.
Models Produced: * 18,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1973
1974 1975
Running Number: 70013
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 7
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Mixed traffic Class 7 Britannia locomotives were built between 1951 and 1954 as the final British Railways standard design. One member of the class 70013 Oliver Cromwell has the distinction of being the last official steam locomotive to haul a revenue train on August 11, 1968. More...
Weight: 143 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Also listed in catalogues as Standard Class 7 Locomotive.
Models Produced: * 18,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1973
1974 1975
 1973 1974 1975 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 71 - August 2010
Previous: 173 - July 2010
Movement:
(+102)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 71 - August 2010
Previous: 173 - July 2010
Movement:
(+102)
Model Year Details (3)
| MODEL | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 - Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell | R.552 |  |
| 1974 - Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell | R.552 |  |
| 1975 - Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell | R.552 | |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | 4-6-2 Oliver Cromwell - R.552 | June 1974 |
| 88A | 4-6-2 Britannia - R.063 | September 1976 |
| 98 | Ring Field Motor Power Unit - R.550, R.552, R.859, R.861, R.863 | June 1974 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2008 | Information | Running | Ian |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Locomotive driving wheels are of finer scale profile and fully flanged. |
| 1974 | The smooth performance of the Ringfield motor enables the intricate movement of the valve gear to be seen clearly, in particular at slow speed. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Ringfield |
| 1974 | Ringfield |
| 1975 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1973 | £10.82 |
| 1974 | £10.75 |
| 1975 | £12.50 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.552 Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell - 1973
R.552 Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell - 1974
R.552 Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell - 1975
Class 7 Locomotive - Oliver Cromwell on eBay
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| ITEM | CURRENT | C | BIDS | ENDS |
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| "OLIVER CROMWELL" Loco Nameplates suit Hornby/Triang |
2.99 GBP |
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0 | 3d 18h 28m |
| Vintage Hornby "Oliver Cromwell" |
9.99 GBP |
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0 | 4d 23h 20m |
| Hornby Train Oliver Cromwell Britannia Class R2565 |
67.00 GBP |
|
4 | 5d 1h 34m |
| B.R Cab Nos 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL Hornby Compatible |
1.60 GBP |
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0 | 10d 2h 32m |
| HORNBY R552 BR 4-6-2 OLIVER CROMWELL LOCO MINT BOXED |
84.50 GBP |
|
0 | 10d 6h 8m |
| B.R R 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL names HORNBY cmpatble, RED |
6.95 GBP |
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1 | 13d 6h 57m |
| HORNBY R552 BR CLASS 7P6F OLIVER CROMWELL 70013 |
35.00 GBP |
|
0 | 25d 0h 4m |
| BR 7031 CROMWELL'S CASTLE names Hornby Compatible |
8.45 GBP |
|
0 | 26d 15h 21m |
