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Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

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

Locomotive Class: 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

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

Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: 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: 158 - August 2023
Previous: 232 - July 2023
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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1992	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
1995	R.505	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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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.