Model Details
Class A4 Locomotive - Dominion Of New Zealand - Commonwealth Collection
60013
Years Released:
2009
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 60013
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A4
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
Model Information: In 1937 to celebrate the Coronation of George VI, the LNER inaugurated the "The Coronation" service which operated between London, Kings Cross and Edinburgh, Waverley.
It was based on the very succesful "Silver Jubilee" service which had commenced operation in 1935. There were five new LNER A4 locomotives that were assigned to "The Coronation" and they were named after Commonwealth countries.
This year two of the five locomotives have been chosen to start the collection and each will be produced in a limited edition of 1000 pieces, complete with an authenticating certificate.
Length - 291mm.
Models Produced: * 1,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
2009
2009 |
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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: 3163 - December 2023
Previous: 815 - November 2023
Movement: (-2348)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2009 | R.2826 |
Class A4 Locomotive - Dominion Of New Zealand - Commonwealth Collection |
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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2009 | 1000 Litmited Edtiion |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
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R.2826 Class A4 Locomotive - Dominion Of New Zealand - Commonwealth Collection - 2009
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