Model Details
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
90033
Years Released:
1991
1992
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 90033
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 1,600 models made in all, assuming that equal numbers were made of the three versions, there should be around 500 of each.
Models Produced: * 1,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992
Running Number: 90033
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 1,600 models made in all, assuming that equal numbers were made of the three versions, there should be around 500 of each.
Models Produced: * 1,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992
 1991 1992 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Mainline
Livery Details: Grey and dark grey with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
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: 672 - May 2023
Previous: 1012 - April 2023
Movement:
(+340)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Mainline
Livery Details: Grey and dark grey with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
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: 672 - May 2023
Previous: 1012 - April 2023
Movement:
(+340)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | R.593 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1992 | R.593 |
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 | Powered by Type 6 ringfield motor, the model has a working pantograph. In mainline livery and produced in three versions with running numbers 90030, 90033 or 90034. |
| 1992 | The Mainline livery applied to this model denotes passenger or freight, reminiscent of the older Mixed Traffic description. Fitted with operating pantograph and Type 6 ringfield motor. Supplied as numbers 90030, 90033 or 90034. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £42.65 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.593 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1991
R.593 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1992
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