Model Details
Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice
46209
Years Released:
1992
1993
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice
Running Number: 46209
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Princess Class
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1933, the Princess Class was the first Pacific type locomotive built by the London Midland & Scottish Railway. Purpose designed to cope with the increasing traffic and loads associated with the prestigious “Royal Scot” London to Glasgow passenger service. More...
Weight: 159 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 11 3/4 inches - 29.9cm.
Models Produced: * 1,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1992 1993
Running Number: 46209
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Princess Class
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1933, the Princess Class was the first Pacific type locomotive built by the London Midland & Scottish Railway. Purpose designed to cope with the increasing traffic and loads associated with the prestigious “Royal Scot” London to Glasgow passenger service. More...
Weight: 159 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 11 3/4 inches - 29.9cm.
Models Produced: * 1,700
* 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. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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: 2311 - December 2023
Previous: 1467 - November 2023
Movement:
(-844)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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: 2311 - December 2023
Previous: 1467 - November 2023
Movement:
(-844)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | R.196 |
Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice |
| 1993 | R.196 |
Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 149A | 4-6-2 Princess Class Loco | June 1992 |
| 149A (Back) | 4-6-2 Princess Class Loco - Back | June 1992 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1992 | The real locomotive was named after Queen Victorias youngest daughter while the Hornby model is in honour of a more recent Royal lady. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for coaches R.442, R.443, R.429 and R.447. |
| 1993 | Two Stanier designed Princesses were introduced in 1933 followed by the remainder in 1935 after a number of modifications had been tried and proved. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose have been preserved. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable 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 | £72.05 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.196 Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice - 1992
R.196 Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice - 1993
Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice on ebay UK
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