Model Year Details

1997 - Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

U.K.
2309

Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

Model: Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 2309
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 4P Tank
Class 4P Tank
Designer: Henry Fowler
Class Information: This early Fowler design formed the basis of many subsequent Class 4 designs that were to follow, through to the final British Railway’s Standard Class 4MT design of 1951. More...
Weight: 86 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-4
Wheel Arrangement Name: Adriatic
2-6-4
Model Information: Length - 7 3/8 inches - 18.8cm.
Models Produced: * 2,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
London Midland & Scottish Railway
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
L.M.S. Crimson
Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Year: 1997
Catalogue Number: R.299
Year Information: The 4P locomotive was designe by Sir Henry Fowler to haul fast and efficient suburban services, running at an appropriate 80mph. Some 645 were built. The model has a glazed cab with detailed interior, and features intricate valve gear and connecting rods. The motor is a Type 7.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby - OO Scale Model Railways - Forty-Third Edition 1997 - The legend is alive
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 43rd Edition
Hornby - OO Scale Model Railways - Forty-Third Edition 1997 - The legend is alive
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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1996 R.299 1996
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive
1997 R.299 1997
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
122A 2-6-4T Loco Class 4P October 1992
122A (Back) 2-6-4T Loco Class 4P - Back October 1992

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