Model Details

Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

U.K.
2312

Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

Years Released: 1992 1993 1994 1995 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive
Running Number: 2312
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 4P Tank
Class 4P Tank
Designer: Henry Fowler
Class Information: This early Fowler design formed the basis of many subsequent Class 4 designs that were to follow, through to the final British Railway’s Standard Class 4MT design of 1951. More...
Weight: 86 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-4
Wheel Arrangement Name: Adriatic
2-6-4
Model Information: Length - 7 3/8 inches - 18.8cm.
Models Produced: * 7,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1992 1993 1994 1995

1992 1993 1994 1995
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
London Midland & Scottish Railway
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
L.M.S. Crimson
Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.

Model Ranking:
Current: 136 - December 2023
Previous: 262 - November 2023
Movement: (+126)

Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1992 R.505 1992
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive
1993 R.505 1993
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive
1994 R.505 1994
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive
1995 R.505 1995
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
122A 2-6-4T Loco Class 4P October 1992
122A (Back) 2-6-4T Loco Class 4P - Back October 1992

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1992 Model has fully detailed cab interior with glazed windows. The water tank vents are separately fitted. Suitable for coaches R.474 and R.475.
1993 The class was designed by Sir Henry Fowler and introduced in 1927. The first few locos were given the LMS crimson lake livery as depicted on the model. Powered by Type 7 motor in SSPP chassis. Suitable coaches are R.468, R.474 and R.475.
1994 Built for local passenger services the 4P Class commonly ran at 80 mph and were still economical to operate. The LMS at one time had 645 2-6-4 tank engines for their vast suburban requirements. The model has a Type 7 motor in the SSPP chassis and is a powerful hauler. Suitable coaches are R.468, R.474 and R.475.
1995 The heavily loaded trains of the London suburbs demanded these powerful locomotives to meet the sharp timings of the inter-was period. One hundred and twenty five of these Fowler locos were part of a class of over 600 and were introduced from 1927 onwards. The model has a Type 7 motor in the SSPP chassis and is a powerful hauler. Suitable coaches are R.468, R.474 and R.475.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1992 Type 7
1993 Type 7
1994 Type 7
1995 Type 7

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1992 £38.60
1994 £38.90
1995 £43.00

Catalogue Images (4)

R.505 - Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1992
R.505 Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1992

R.505 - Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1993
R.505 Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1993

R.505 - Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1994
R.505 Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1994

R.505 - Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1995
R.505 Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1995


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