Model Details
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Nottingham
46251
Years Released:
1991
1992
1993
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Nottingham
Running Number: 46251
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 8P Duchess Class
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced by the LMS in 1937, the Coronation / Duchess Class remains the most powerful steam locomotives built in Britain. Early locomotives in the class were built with streamlined casings that were later removed; while later built locomotives never received the distinctive casings. More...
Weight: 161 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Heavy Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 11 3/4 inches - 29.9cm.
Available only in train sets in 1992 and 1993.
* 1,700 solo models produced and 13,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 14,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992 1993
Running Number: 46251
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 8P Duchess Class
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced by the LMS in 1937, the Coronation / Duchess Class remains the most powerful steam locomotives built in Britain. Early locomotives in the class were built with streamlined casings that were later removed; while later built locomotives never received the distinctive casings. More...
Weight: 161 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Heavy Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 11 3/4 inches - 29.9cm.
Available only in train sets in 1992 and 1993.
* 1,700 solo models produced and 13,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 14,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992 1993
 1991 1992 1993 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Maroon
Livery Details: Maroon 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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 403 - December 2023
Previous: 462 - November 2023
Movement:
(+59)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Maroon
Livery Details: Maroon 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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 403 - December 2023
Previous: 462 - November 2023
Movement:
(+59)
Model Year Details (3)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1991 1992 1993 | Night Mail Express Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | 4-6-2 Duchess of Sutherland - R.066 | September 1978 |
| 111 (Back) | 4-6-2 Duchess of Sutherland - R.066 - Back | September 1978 |
| 111A | 4-6-2 Coronation Class | June 1992 |
| 111A (Back) | 4-6-2 Coronation Class - Back | June 1992 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1991 | BR repainted 16 Duchess class locomotives red in their later days. The model, tender powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor, portrays this lovely colour. For use with coaches R.429 and R.447. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1993 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.577 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Nottingham - 1991
R.577 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Nottingham - 1992
R.577 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Nottingham - 1993
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