Hornby's M7 0-4-4T loco Model Variations
| The following table lists the first version of the M7 produced in the years 1967 to 1986. As well
as different liveries, Hornby has also included a fireglow feature in certain models. Npf indicates a non-paint
finish. These details have been taken from the 5th Edition of Ramsay's
British Model Trains Catalogue. |
| CatNº |
LocoNº |
Livery |
Fireglow |
Finish |
Years Manufactured |
| R103 |
249 |
Southern olive green |
No |
Pristine |
1985-1986 |
| R754 |
30027 |
BR late |
Yes |
Pristine (npf) |
1967-1970 |
| R862 |
30111 |
BR late |
No |
Pristine |
1987-1988 |
| R868 |
245 |
Southern dark green |
No |
Pristine (npf) |
1972-1975 |
| R868 |
328 |
SR bright green |
Yes |
Pristine (npf) |
1969-1970 |
| R868 |
328 |
Southern bright green |
No |
Pristine (npf) |
1971 |
| As well as different liveries, Hornby has also incuded
other variations which should be born in mind when selecting a model for
purchase conversion or re-numbeing. Graham 'Muz' Muspratt has reproduced the table below of information
regarding the Hornby latest models with to these variations. |
| The following tables list the super detailed "DCC Ready" versions of the M7 produced: |
| CatNº |
LocoNº |
Frame |
Livery |
P-P Fitted |
Front Sandboxes |
Smokebox Dogs |
Weathered |
Manufact'd |
| R2503 |
357 |
Short |
Maunsell Post 1931 |
No |
Below |
No |
No |
2006 |
| R2504 |
30051 |
Long |
BR Lined Black Early Crest |
Yes |
Above |
No |
No |
2006 |
| R2505 |
30031 |
Long |
BR Lined Black Late Emblem |
Yes |
Above |
No |
No |
2006 |
| R2506 |
30108 |
Long |
BR Lined Black Late Emblem |
Yes |
Above |
Yes |
Yes |
2006 |
| R2625 |
111 |
Long |
Maunsell Post 1931 |
Yes |
Above |
No |
No |
2007 |
| R2626 |
30023 |
Short |
BR Lined Black Late Emblem |
No |
Above |
Yes |
No |
2007 |
| R2678 |
252 |
Short |
LSWR Green with Coal Rails |
No |
Above |
No |
No |
2008 * |
| * Collectors Centre Model |
| CatNº |
LocoNº |
Frame |
Livery |
P-P Fitted |
Front Sandboxes |
Smokebox Dogs |
Weathered |
Manufact'd |
| R2733 |
676 |
Short |
Bulleid Lined Malachite Green |
No |
Above |
No |
No |
2008 |
| R2734 |
30056 |
Long |
BR Lined Black Early Crest |
Yes |
Above |
Yes |
No |
2008 |
| R2735 |
30036 |
Short |
BR Lined Black Late Emblem |
No |
Above |
Yes |
No |
2008 |
| R2840 |
42 |
Short |
Maunsell Pre 1931 |
No |
Above |
No |
No |
2009 |
| R2923 |
242 |
Short |
Bulleid Lined Malachite Green |
No |
Above |
No |
No |
2010 |
| R2924 |
51 |
Long |
Maunsell Post 1931 |
Yes |
Above |
No |
No |
2010 |
First photograph is copyright John Russell, other illustrations courtesy of Hornby
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