Model Details
Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965
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60006
Years Released:
1994
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 60006
Category: Steam Locomotives
![Steam Locomotives](category_images_small/steam.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class A4
![Class A4](class_images/class_a4.jpg)
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class A4 locomotives were introduced in 1935 as part of a modern streamlined train named Silver Jubilee. One member of the class; 4468 Mallard achieved the authenticated world speed record for steam of 126-MPH during 1938. More...
Weight: 167 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
![4-6-2](wheels/wheel_462.jpg)
Model Information: The Sir Ralph Wedgwood Collection Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
Models Produced: * 2,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
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1994
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Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_2.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Green
![B.R. Green](livery_images_small/br_green.jpg)
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1540 - December 2023
Previous: 1613 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1994 | R.353 |
![]() Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965 |
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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1994 | 3,000 |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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117A | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 | June 1992 |
117A (Back) | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back | June 1992 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1994 | 1962-65 model with double chimney and black backed nameplate. Supplied in wooden presentation pack with space to accomodate R.328 and R.341. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1994 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1994 | £90.00 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.353 Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965 - 1994
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