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1974 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

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Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

Model: Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 4472
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A3
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
4-6-2
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
London & North Eastern Railway
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
L.N.E.R. Apple Green
Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.
Year: 1974
Catalogue Number: R.855
Year Information: Fitted with Magnadhesion and Exhaust steam sound.
Model Motor: X.03
Publication: Hornby Railways - OO Gauge Scale Model Catalogue:Edition 20
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 20th Edition
Hornby Railways - OO Gauge Scale Model Catalogue:Edition 20
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £8.95
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Model Year Details (19)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1969 R.855 1969
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1969c R.855 1969c
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1970 R.855 1970
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1970c R.855 1970c
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1971 R.855N 1971
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1971c R.855N 1971c
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1972 R.855N 1972
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1973 R.855 1973
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1973c R.855 1973c
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1974 R.855 1974
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1975 R.855 1975
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1976 R.855 1976
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1977 R.855 1977
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1978 R.845 1978
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1979 R.845 1979
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
1980 R.322 1980
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2002 R.2261 2002
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2003 R.2261 2003
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
2004 R.2261 2004
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman

Train Sets Included In (4)

YEARS TRAIN SET
1975 1976 Flying Scotsman Set
1973 Flying Scotsman Set
1970 Flying Scotsman Set
1971 1972 Flying Scotsman Set

Related Service Sheets (10)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
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
89A 4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855 Flying Scotsman September 1976
89A (Back) 4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855 Flying Scotsman - Back September 1976
89B 4-6-2 LNER Flying Scotsman - R.322 August 1980
89B (Back) 4-6-2 LNER Flying Scotsman - R.322 - Back August 1980
HR1978 Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) 1978
HR1978 (Back) Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) 1978
HR1978 C2 Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 2) 1978

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