Model Details
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Leicester
46252
Years Released:
1992
1993
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Leicester
Running Number: 46252
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.
Models Produced: * 1,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1992 1993
Running Number: 46252
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.
Models Produced: * 1,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1992 1993
 1992 1993 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining 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: 1386 - May 2019
Previous: 1347 - April 2019
Movement:
(-39)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining 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: 1386 - May 2019
Previous: 1347 - April 2019
Movement:
(-39)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | R.221 |
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Leicester |
| 1993 | R.221 |
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Leicester |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1992 | A Stanier LMS design, these massive locomotives handled heavy passenger expresses between London and Glasgow. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for use with coaches R.429, R.447, R.442 and R.443. |
| 1993 | The class name Coronation refers to that of King George VI in 1937 when the class was introduced. They were Staniers greatest locos having a tractive effort of 40,000 lbs. Model tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. For coaches R.442 and R.443. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1993 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £73.85 |
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R.221 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Leicester - 1992
R.221 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - City Of Leicester - 1993
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