Model Year Details

1993 - Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle

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Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 4482
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A4
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
4-6-2
Model Information: London and North Eastern Railway apple green livery as running in 1937 before it was replaced with the more familiar blue.
Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
Models Produced: * 3,350
* 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
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: 1993
Catalogue Number: R.313
Year Information: After the first four silver coloured locos, many livery variations were tried out on the A4 class. This apple green version appeared in 1937 but later gave way to the more familiar blue. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. For use with Pullman cars and LNER Teak coaches.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 39th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 39th Edition
Hornby Railways - 39th Edition
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Model Year Details (5)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1990 R.313 1990
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1991 R.313 1991
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1992 R.313 1992
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1993 R.313 1993
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1994 R.313 1994
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
117A 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 June 1992
117A (Back) 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back June 1992

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