Model Year Details
1996 - Class A3 Locomotive - Dick Turpin
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60080
Running Number: 60080
Category: Steam Locomotives
![Steam Locomotives](category_images_small/steam.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class A3
![Class A3](class_images/class_a3.jpg)
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](wheels/wheel_462.jpg)
Model Information: Length - 11 1/2 inches - 29.3cm.
Models Produced: * 3,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_lion.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Green
![B.R. Green](livery_images_small/br_green.jpg)
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.
Catalogue Number: R.295
Year Information: Along with the majority of its class, this locomotive began life on the LNER as an A1 but was re-built as an A3 in 1942. The Hornby model depicts Dick Turpin in the BR livery of the early 1950s and is powered by a ringfield motor. Suitable coaches R.450 R.440 and R.445.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition
![Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition](publications_small/catalogue1996.jpg)
Logo & Box Design:
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UK Price List: £69.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 282 - December 2023
Previous: 186 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1995 | R.295 |
![]() Class A3 Locomotive - Dick Turpin |
1996 | R.295 |
![]() Class A3 Locomotive - Dick Turpin |
1997 | R.295 |
![]() Class A3 Locomotive - Dick Turpin |
Related Service Sheets (1)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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204 | 4-6-2 Class A1/A3 Locomotive | February 1998 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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