Model Details
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
90037
Years Released:
1991
1992
1993
1994
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 90037
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.* With 2,400 models made in all, assuming that equal numbers were made of the three versions, there should be around 800 of each.
Models Produced: * 2,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992 1993 1994
Running Number: 90037
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.* With 2,400 models made in all, assuming that equal numbers were made of the three versions, there should be around 800 of each.
Models Produced: * 2,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992 1993 1994
 1991 1992 1993 1994 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Speedlink Distribution
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings. Grey with yellow ends vans.
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: 961 - December 2023
Previous: 2071 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1110)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Speedlink Distribution
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings. Grey with yellow ends vans.
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: 961 - December 2023
Previous: 2071 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1110)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | R.586 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1992 | R.586 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1993 | R.586 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1994 | R.586 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco | November 1989 |
| 146 (Back) | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco - Back | November 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1991 | The cab side carries the Crewe depot symbol while the Railfreight sub-sector symbol denotes Speedlink Distribution. Model powered by Type 6 ringfield motor has operating pantograph. Produced in three versions numbered 90037, 90040 or 90042. |
| 1992 | Class 90 locomotives formally designated Class 87/2 are based at Crewe and Willesdon for working the West Coast Main Line. The model has Railfreight Distribution markings. Powered by Type 6 Ringfield motor. |
| 1993 | The livery is Railfreight Distribution as applied to part of the Class 90 fleet with the Crewe cat depot motif. The model has a working pantograph and is produced with the running numbers 90037, 90040 or 90042. Powered by Type 6 Ringfield motor. |
| 1994 | The versatile Class 90 locomotives are used for mainline express passenger trains and freight working. The livery of our model is Railfreight Distribution and the cabside depot motif is the Crewe cat. The model is produced with running numbers 90037, 90040 or 90042. Power is from a Type 6 Ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1993 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1994 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £42.65 |
| 1994 | £41.70 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.586 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1991
R.586 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1992
R.586 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1993
R.586 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1994
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