Hornby R3378

British Rail Class 71 E5001, British Railways (Green)

Last updated: 19 May 2026

Catalogue

Builder: Hornby
Catalogue No.: R3378 Special
Why special: National Railway Museum
Category: Diesel & Electric Locomotives
Scale: OO
Finish: Pristine

Locomotive

Tooling: Hornby (2016)
Operator: British Railways
Livery: Green
Running No.: E5001
Era: 5. British Railways Late Crest
DCC: Ready (8 pin)
Motor: 5 pole skew-wound
Coupling: NEM
Curve: 2nd Radius (438mm) +
Length: 203 mm
Directional lighting: Yes
Interior lighting: Yes

Prototype

Class: British Rail Class 71
Traction: Electric
Built: 1958–1960
Total produced: 24
Ordered by: British Railways
Built by: British Railways
Built at: Doncaster
Built: 1959
Withdrawn: 1977
Length of service: 18.8 years
Running numbers: BR E5001, BR 71001

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