Model Details
The Caledonian (Duchess Class - City Of Bristol)
46237
Years Released:
1999
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 46237
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: 8P Duchess Class
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced by the LMS in 1937, the Coronation / Duchess Class remains the most powerful steam locomotives built in Britain. Early locomotives in the class were built with streamlined casings that were later removed; while later built locomotives never received the distinctive casings. More...
Weight: 161 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Heavy Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Great British Trains are produced in editions of 2000 only, each with authenticating certificate.
Length - Duchess Class - 299mm.
Length - Mk1 Composite Coach - 265mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1999
1999 |
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
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: 2369 - December 2023
Previous: 1696 - November 2023
Movement: (-673)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1999 | R.2112 |
The Caledonian (Duchess Class - City Of Bristol) |
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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1999 | 2000 |
Related Service Sheets (3)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
111A | 4-6-2 Coronation Class | June 1992 |
111A (Back) | 4-6-2 Coronation Class - Back | June 1992 |
223 | Duchess Class Locomotive | June 2000 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1999 | A great train from the closing years of British steam. The Caledonian from London Euston to Glasgow Central first entered service in 1957 and is presented here in the B.R. livery of that time, with specially named Duchess Class locomotive City Of Bristol in B.R. green and Mk.1 coaches in B.R.s then new maroon. Coaches feature special Caledonian name boards and running numbers exclusive to this limited edition Train Pack. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1999 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1999 | £104.99 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2112 The Caledonian (Duchess Class - City Of Bristol) - 1999
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