28XX / 38XX 2-8-0s
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Churchward's highly capable 28XX heavy freight locomotives were the first 2-8-0s in Britain. The initial production series of 84 engines was built between 1905 and 1919 and many of the class were still at work into the 1960s. A further 83 engines were built between 1938 and 1942 with Collett cabs and other modifications.
As of 1 November 2018, we have now fixed the Production Programme at a total of 60 locomotives made up of :
• 15 square frame Churchward open cab 28XXs
• 30 curved frame Churchward open cab 28XXs
• 15 curved frame Collett enclosed side window cab 38XX (2884) locomotives.
At the date of preparation of this note we have the following locomotives still available:
• 6 square frame Churchward cab, of which there are 4 GWR green and 2 BR Black
• 13 curved frame Churchward cab, of which there are 8 GWR green and 5 BR Black
• 8 curved frame Collett cab, of which there are 3 GWR Green, 1 GWR Black, 4 BR Black
The tender choice is between the most common Churchward 3,500 gallon tender and also the less used Collett 3,500 gallon tender. The vast majority of the engines ran with the Churchward tender, so we have allocated these to the available production models. However we will have some spare Collett 3,500 gallon tenders available if these are requested in place or in addition to the Churchward tenders. In particular several of the 38XX locomotives did run with Collett 3,500 gallon tenders. In some ways in terms of the continuity of design lines the Collett 3,500 gallon tender looks the most elegant especially with the 38XX Collett side window cab locomotives. One 38XX engine has also run in preservation with a Collett 4,000 gallon tender. This could also be provided as a special order if required.
We are now at the stage of having to fix the production programme details so the engines will be built to the configurations outlined in the table below. We have split the production between GWR early and BR later configurations with the majority of models in GWR livery. Currently (at the end of 2018) we can still change liveries (even switching between GWR and BR to a limited extent), but chassis and body details may be more difficult to adjust other than a possible change of gauge from O Gauge to Scale 7 or vice-versa.
While models with both tall and short safety valve bonnets are available, all models will be fitted with top feed.
All locomotives will be fitted with DCC-sound decoders and be DC/DCC-sound switchable. The motor will be the same Aerospace grade precision coreless motor as used in the 70XX 'Castles', 47XX, 68XX 'Grange' and the 49XX 'Halls', 'Modified Halls' and the Standard Class 5. This gives outstanding running performance when coupled with our totally enclosed ball-bearing helical gearbox. On the 28XX/38XX we have fitted a special version of the gearbox with a special higher step down ratio to optimise slow speed running on these heavy duty freight locomotives. We have also incorporated the new technology changes pioneered in the 47XX and 68XX Grange models.
If you would like a particular locomotive to a given configuration we strongly recommend making a reservation as soon as possible especially if you would like any changes.
AVAILABILITY AS AT 01 NOVEMBER 2018:
| Number | Cab/Frame | Livery | Outside steam pipes |
Chimney type | Safety valve bonnet |
ATC | Tender type | Gauge 0/ Scale7 |
| 28XX | Churchward/Square | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Early parallel cast iron |
Tall | No | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Square | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Early parallel cast iron |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Square | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward Square | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 2805 | Churchward/Square | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
No | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 2818 | Churchward/Square | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
No | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
S7 |
| 2802 | Churchward/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Early parallel cast iron |
Tall | No | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Early parallel cast iron |
Tall | No | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
S7 |
| 2858 | Churchward/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Early parallel cast iron |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
Yes | Early parallel cast iron |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
S7 |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | GWGWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
No | Early parallel cast iron |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Tall | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 2852 | Churchward/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 28XX | Churchward/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
No | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
S7 |
| 2873 | Churchward/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
S7 |
| 38XX | Collett/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 38XX | Collett/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 38XX | Collett/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 38XX | Collett/Curved | GWR Black/G W R | Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 38XX | Collett/Curved | GWR Green GREAT WESTERN |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
S7 |
| 3817 | Collett/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 3844 | Collett/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
OFS |
| 3849 | Collett/Curved | BR Black Totem or Lion-over-wheel |
Yes | Later cast iron reverse taper |
Short | Yes | Churchward 3,500 gallon |
S7 |
28XX/38XX prices
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