Model Year Details
1993 - Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1924 - 1928
4472
Running Number: 4472
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A1
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: The Class A1 locomotives were intended to replace ageing Ivatt 4-4-2’s on the East Coast Mainline between London and Newcastle. The entire Class was to be rebuilt commencing in 1928 and reclassified A3. One member of the class “Flying Scotsman” is arguably the world’s best known steam locomotive. More...
Weight: 159 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: 1924 - 1928
Length - 11 1/2 inches - 29.3cm.
Models Produced: * 2,600
* 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
Livery: 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.
Catalogue Number: R.074
Year Information: The model represents the Flying Scotsman in the period after being exhibited at the 1924-5 Wembley Exhibition when the LNER coat of arms was painter on the cabsides. The original tender was a contemporary Great Northers 8 wheel design with a capacity of 8 tons of coal and 5000 gallons of water. Model is tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. For use with coaches R.477 and R.478.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 39th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 39th Edition
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Model Ranking:
Current: 1004 - December 2023
Previous: 1067 - November 2023
Movement: (+63)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1993 | R.074 |
Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1924 - 1928 |
1994 | R.074 |
Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1924 - 1928 |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
131A | 4-6-2 Locomotive Class A1 | June 1992 |
131A (Back) | 4-6-2 Locomotive Class A1 - Back | June 1992 |
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