Hornby R3263

British Rail Class 50 50024 “Vanguard”, British Rail (Blue with Large Logo)

Last updated: 15 September 2026

Catalogue

Builder

Hornby

Catalogue No.

R3263

Publication

Hornby Model Railways & Accessories 2014 Catalogue

Category

Diesel & Electric Locomotives

Year

2014

Pages

Hornby 2014 (54)
Hornby 2015 (54)

Scale

OO

Finish

Pristine

Locomotive

Tooling: Hornby (2004)
Operator: British Rail
Livery: Blue with Large Logo
Running No.: 50024
Name: Vanguard
Era: 7. British Rail Blue TOPS
DCC: Ready (8 pin)
Motor: 5 pole skew-wound
Coupling: NEM
Curve: 2nd Radius (438mm) +
Length: 275 mm
Directional lighting: Yes
Detail: Opening Cab Doors, Turning Fan

Prototype

Class: British Rail Class 50
Traction: Diesel
Built: 1967–1968
Total produced: 50
Ordered by: British Railways
Built by: English Electric
Built at: Newton-le-Willows
Built: 1968
Withdrawn: 1991
Length of service: 22.7 years
Running numbers: BR D424, BR 50024
Names: Vanguard

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