Darrenmb Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hi folks, Yup, another question.. :)Is there a way to tell what year my locos were made? I have the R numbers, but that just seems to give me that model and it's generally giving me a list of years it was made, which can be a quite a broad range on some..Thanks in advanceDarren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 This site may help you - http://www.hornbyguide.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrenmb Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 That is the site I have been using.. but take my scottie for example, r850/5 doesnt come up but r850 does, but is listed from 68-71, any way of narrowing it down more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Probably not because models were produced over a number of consecutive years with no change of catalogue number and unlike today the catalogue number will apply to variations as well. The ubiquitous 'Jinty' R52 was in production for over 10 years and in that time despite carrying the same running number (47606) it received at least 4 different liveries (plain black with BRITISH RAILWAYS in tank sides, plain black with first BR emblem , lined black with first BR emblem, lined black with second BR crest) the only major change to the catalogue number was the addition of a suffix 'S' if the loco was fitted with smoke. Other changes included the move of the securing screw from the chimney to the side, the fitting of turned brass safety valves instead of plastic mouldings, and inevitable change of couplings. You may find a year printed on the instruction leaflet, if you still have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Just curious - why do you want to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Try this one as well...https://www.modelraildatabase.com/Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 If you still have the instruction sheet which would have been with the locomotive when first sold, this will give you an accurate date of manufacture, stamped in the top right hand corner of the front page.GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrenmb Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Only two of my locos have any paperwork, this was all my grandads stuff, and it seems the only thing he prized were his two wrenns, both still in boxes with all papers.. everything else was wrapped up in old tea towels and in Peter Jones bags.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 If your Flying Scotsman is in LNER livery, it is likely to be R855 whereas if it is in BR livery, it is R850. According to Pat Hammond's book, R855 was produced from 1968 until 1977 before being replaced as R845 in 1978 and then R322 in 1980. R850 was in production only between 1968 and 1970.To determine the approximate year of manufacture of your model, and assuming it has not been modified from its original specification, early examples (1968 to c1974) had all-plastic bogie and pony truck wheels and a light in the firebox to give a glowing effect. In 1974 the firebox glow light was deleted and metal-treaded wheels were fitted to the bogie. In 1980, the firebox casting was replaced by a flat chassis extension casting and finer driving wheels were fitted, with half-depth flanges on the centre wheels which had been flangeless before, plus metal-treaded wheels in the pony truck. These differences are shown on Service Sheets 76, 89, 89A and 89B. GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_washbourne Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Hi ThereFor your information and that of other Hornby members I keep a database of all Triang/Triang-Hornby/Hornby models produced since about 1952. I can also provide service sheets almost back to Number 1. If you want to contact me I am sure The Collectors Club could forward details to me.RegardsClive membership No.WASH5A967E7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 My service sheets go back even further to the roller pickup princess. Exact dates will be difficult without the service sheet, most models were produced over time periods. Sometimes little subtle details can pinpoint a models year of manufacture even the months of production, but that's as far as it goes. Your grandfather may have kept the boxes somewhere. As has been said the service sheet that came in the box with the loco will pin point the exact date of production. Ramsays guide to british model trains gives dates, and retail values for mint boxed and unboxed. It's worth investing in a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 CliveProbably not a good idea to post your membership number on the forum. the forum rules say do not post personal details for obvious reasons.You post can be repeated and the original hidden upon request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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