Model Details

Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste

U.K.
86419

Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste

Years Released: 1991 1992 1993 1994 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste
Running Number: 86419
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 86 (AL6)
Class 86 (AL6)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. Subsequently plans were put forth by BR for five prototype designs to be built in sufficient quantities in order to evaluate locomotives, resulting in the AL6, later Class 86. More...
Weight: 81 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 9 1/16 inches - 23cm.
Models Produced: * 2,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1991 1992 1993 1994

1991 1992 1993 1994
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Parcels Sector
B.R. Parcels Sector
Livery Details: Red lower panels with grey upper panels.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.

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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1991 R.589 1991
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste
1992 R.589 1992
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste
1993 R.589 1993
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste
1994 R.589 1994
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
123 B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360 April 1981
123 (Back) B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360 - Back April 1981

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1991 The apt name (transfered form loco 73138) and striking red and grey livery indicate the loco is dedicated to the Parcels Sector. Equipped with working pantograph and Type 5 ringfield motor.
1992 The cheerful red livery denotes the locomotive is allocated to the Parcels Sector. Model has fully working pantograph and is powered by a Type 5 ringfield motor.
1993 The very successful and versatile Class 86 locos, now over 25 years old, may be found in an assortment of liveries denoting their main use. Post Haste is appropriately in Parcels livery. Model has working pantograph and Type 5 ringfield motor.
1994 The small inscription on the name panel reads - 150 years of travelling post offices. The Victorians were quick to use the opportunity of a train journey to sort letters and thus speed up delivery from the destination station. The model has a working pantograph and Type 5 ringfield motor.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1991 Type 5 Ringfield
1992 Type 5 Ringfield
1993 Type 5 Ringfield
1994 Type 5 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1992 £38.50
1994 £37.65

Catalogue Images (4)

R.589 - Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1991
R.589 Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1991

R.589 - Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1992
R.589 Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1992

R.589 - Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1993
R.589 Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1993

R.589 - Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1994
R.589 Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Post Haste - 1994


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