Model Year Details
1981 - Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United
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2862
Running Number: 2862
Category: Steam Locomotives
![Steam Locomotives](category_images_small/steam.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class B17
![Class B17](class_images/class_b17.jpg)
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
![4-6-0](wheels/wheel_460.jpg)
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 17,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
![London & North Eastern Railway](logos/lner.jpg)
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
![L.N.E.R. Apple Green](livery_images_small/lner_green.jpg)
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.
Catalogue Number: R.053
Year Information: A notable feature is the different spacing between the driving wheels. Crew figures and vacuum pipes are included.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 27th Edition
![Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981](publications_small/catalogue1981.jpg)
Logo & Box Design:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1980_small.jpg)
![](hornby_boxes/hornby_box1.jpg)
UK Price List: £26.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 753 - December 2023
Previous: 305 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1980 | R.053 |
![]() Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United |
1981 | R.053 |
![]() Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United |
1982 | R.053 |
![]() Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United |
Related Service Sheets (6)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
110 | 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 | March 1981 |
110A | 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 | October 1982 |
110A (Back) | 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 - Back | October 1982 |
HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
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