Model Details

Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

U.K.
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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
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A3
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
4-6-2
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
London & North Eastern Railway
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
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.

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Model Year Details (15)

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

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1970 107/-
1971 125/-
1972 £7.45
1973 £7.45
1974 £8.95
1975 £10.33
1977 £14.10
1978 £15.50
1979 £16.95
1980 £22.50
2002 £86.50
YEAR AUST PRICE
1972 $25.95
YEAR CAN PRICE
1969c $30.00
1970c $20.00
1971c $20.00
1973c $38.00

Catalogue Images (15)

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1969
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1969

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1969c
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1969c

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1970
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1970

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1970c
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1970c

R.855N - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1971
R.855N Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1971

R.855N - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1971c
R.855N Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1971c

R.855N - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1972
R.855N Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1972

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1973
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1973

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1973c
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1973c

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1974
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1974

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1975
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1975

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1976
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1976

R.855 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1977
R.855 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1977

R.845 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1978
R.845 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1978

R.845 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1979
R.845 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1979

R.322 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1980
R.322 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1980

R.2261 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 2002
R.2261 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 2002

R.2261 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 2003
R.2261 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 2003

R.2261 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 2004
R.2261 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 2004


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