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Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

60103

Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

Years Released: 1968 1969 1970 1971 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 9 years.

Model: Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
Running Number: 60103
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class A3

Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Although Class A3 locomotives were introduced in 1928; the reality is that they were all re-builds of earlier A1 locomotives dating back to 1922. The locomotives were intended to replace the ageing Ivatt 4-4-2’s on the East Coast Mainline between London and Newcastle. One member of the class “Flying Scotsman” is with-out doubt the world’s best known steam locomotive and certainly the most traveled. More...
Weight: 154 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1968 1969 1970 1971

1997 1998

1999 2000 2001

1968 1969 1970 1971	1997 1998
1999 2000 2001

Company: B.R. - British Railways
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: 42 - December 2023
Previous: 65 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (9)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1968	R.850	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1969	R.850	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1970	R.850	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1971	R.850	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1997	R.2020	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1998	R.2020	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1999	R.2054	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2000	R.2054	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2001	R.2054	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

Related Service Sheets (5)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
204	4-6-2 Class A1/A3 Locomotive	February 1998
217	A3 - A4 Super Detail	May 2000
51	X.04 Mark IV Motor	April 1968
76	Chassis, Bogie & Pony Truck - R.850, R.855	June 1969
89	4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855, R.871	June 1974

Model Photos & Notes (2)

DATE	TYPE	TITLE	AUTHOR
6 Dec 2007	Information	Model Number 850 Livery Change	Colin Jones
12 Dec 2008	Information	Livery Change	Nigel Attwood

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1968	Glowing firebox and locomotive crew.
1969	Glowing firebox and locomotive crew.
1970	Locomotive includes glowing firebox and crew.
1971	Glowing firebox.
1997	Detail and livery changed a great deal on the Class A3 Flying Scotsman, a name also given to the prestigious passenger service between London and Edinburgh. This is how the locomotive looked in 1953, with single chimney and banjo dome. The model is powered by a Ringfield motor. Length - 293mm.
1998	Detail and livery changed a great deal on the Class A3 Flying Scotsman, a name also given to the prestigious passenger service between London and Edinburgh. This is how the locomotive looked in 1953, with single chimney and banjo dome. Ringfield motor in the tender. Length - 293mm.
1999	Class A3 also gets the Super Detail treatment this year with a wealth of new detail including completely new valve gear and new scale wheels. This version bears the famous Flying Scotsman name (though note that The Flying Scotsman service from London to Edinburgh was not necessarily hauled by a locomotive of that name). New-model ringfield motor in the tender.
2000	This Super Detail A3 bears the famous Flying Scotsman name (though note that The Flying Scotsman service from London to Edinburgh was not necessarily hauled by a locomotive of that name). New-model ringfield motor in the tender. Suitable for second radius curves or greater.
2001	This Super Detail A3 bears the famous Flying Scotsman name (though note that The Flying Scotsman service from London to Edinburgh was not necessarily hauled by a locomotive of that name). New-model ringfield motor in the tender.

Motor Information

YEAR	MOTOR
1997	Ringfield (located in the tender)
1998	Ringfield (located in the tender)
1999	Ringfield (located in the tender)
2000	Ringfield (located in the tender)
2001	Ringfield