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Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

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Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

Years Released: 1969 1969c 1970 1970c 1971 1971c 1972 1973 1973c 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 2002 2003 2004 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 15 years.

Model: Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
Running Number: 4472
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class A3

Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Although Class A3 locomotives were introduced in 1928; the reality is that they were all re-builds of earlier A1 locomotives dating back to 1922. The locomotives were intended to replace the ageing Ivatt 4-4-2’s on the East Coast Mainline between London and Newcastle. One member of the class “Flying Scotsman” is with-out doubt the world’s best known steam locomotive and certainly the most traveled. More...
Weight: 154 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1969 1970 1971 1971c 1972

1973 1973c

1974 1975

1976 1977

1978 1979

1980

2002 2003 2004

1969c 1970c

1969 1969c 1970 1970c 1971 1971c 1972	1973 1973c 1974 1975
1976 1977	1978 1979
1980	2002 2003 2004

Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green

Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.

Model Ranking:
Current: 2 - August 2023
Previous: 3 - July 2023
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Model Year Details (15)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1969	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1969c	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1970	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1970c	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1971	R.855N	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1971c	R.855N	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1972	R.855N	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1973	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1973c	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1974	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1975	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1976	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1977	R.855	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1978	R.845	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1979	R.845	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1980	R.322	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2002	R.2261	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2003	R.2261	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2004	R.2261	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

Train Sets Included In (4)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1975 1976	Flying Scotsman Set
1973	Flying Scotsman Set
1970	Flying Scotsman Set
1971 1972	Flying Scotsman Set

Related Service Sheets (10)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
51	X.04 Mark IV Motor	April 1968
76	Chassis, Bogie & Pony Truck - R.850, R.855	June 1969
89	4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855, R.871	June 1974
89A	4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855 Flying Scotsman	September 1976
89A (Back)	4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855 Flying Scotsman - Back	September 1976
89B	4-6-2 LNER Flying Scotsman - R.322	August 1980
89B (Back)	4-6-2 LNER Flying Scotsman - R.322 - Back	August 1980
HR1978	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front)	1978
HR1978 (Back)	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back)	1978
HR1978 C2	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 2)	1978

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1969	Model includes glowing firebox.
1969c	Locomotive has firebox glow, crew and magnadhesion.
1970	Locomotive includes crew and a glowing firebox.
1970c	Locomotive has firebox glow, crew and magnadhesion.
1971	Exhaust steam sound, glowing firebox and nickelled tyres.
1972	Exhaust steam sound and glowing firebox.
1973	Fitted with Magnadhesion, exhaust steam sound, plated wheels and is hand lined.
1973c	Super-detailed Model of World Famous Steam Locomotive.
1974	Fitted with Magnadhesion and Exhaust steam sound.
1975	Fitted with Magnadhesion and Exhaust steam sound.
1976	Features Magnadhesion and Exhaust steam sound.
1977	Model features Magnadhesion and Exhaust steam sound.
1978	One of the most famous locomotives of all time, Flying Scotsman is the sole survivor of a class of 78 locomotives originally introduced in 1922 to haul the fastest and heaviest trains on the LNER system. The locomotive can now be seen at Steamtown, Carnforth. The Hornby model has been improved for 1978 by the introduction of finer scale wheels and improved lining to splashers and body; standard features include Magnadhesion and fully fitted cab interior.
1979	Includes Magnadhesion.
1980	Includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.
2002	For almost 35 years 'Flying Scotsman' was used to pull the express passenger trains for the LNER and then later British Railways. In January 1963 BR locomotive 60103, formerly 4472, was withdrawn from service. However, 'Flying Scotsman' was purchased by Mr Alan Peglar and, after an extensive refit at the Doncaster Works, was returned to ‘the metals' to pull special private charter services. During the refit at which time the locomotive was repainted in the bright apple green of the LNER, the double chimney was replaced by a single chimney and the German style smoke deflectors were removed. This Hornby model is representative of the locomotive as it appeared throughout the 1970’s.
2003	Sprung buffers.
2004	Cab doors, cab footplate.

Motor Information

YEAR	MOTOR
1973	X.03
1974	X.03
1975	X.03
1976	X.03
1977	X.03
1980	X.03
2002	Ringfield (located in the tender)
2003	Ringfield (located in the tender)
2004	Ringfield (located in the tender)