Model Year Details
1992 - Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
90020
Running Number: 90020
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 90
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: The West Coast Mainline was converted to overhead electric power in stages during the 1960’s and early 1970’s. After experimentation with early AC electric classes, BR settled on producing a large fleet of Class 86 and 87’s to meet motive power demands. With motive power requirements being fulfilled by the mid 1970’s, further production of locomotives ceased until the arrival of Class 90’s in 1987 More...
Weight: 84.5 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 9 5/8 inches - 24.5cm.
Available only in train sets.
Models Produced: * 7,350
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Parcels Sector
Livery Details: Red lower panels with grey upper panels.
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.595
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Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 38th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 38th Edition
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Model Ranking:
Current: 977 - December 2023
Previous: 2198 - November 2023
Movement: (+1221)
Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1991 | R.595 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
1992 | R.595 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
1993 | R.595 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1991 1992 1993 | Red Star Courier Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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146 | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco | November 1989 |
146 (Back) | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco - Back | November 1989 |
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