Model Details

Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal

U.K.
2848

Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal

Years Released: 1992 1993 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal
Running Number: 2848
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B17
Class B17
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
4-6-0
Model Information: Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
Models Produced: * 2,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1992 1993

1992 1993
Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
London & North Eastern Railway
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
L.N.E.R. Apple Green
Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.

Model Ranking:
Current: 1053 - December 2023
Previous: 1497 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1992 R.188 1992
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal
1993 R.188 1993
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
110A 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 October 1982
110A (Back) 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 - Back October 1982

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1992 The B17 sub-class 4 were named after famous Football clubs and a football was represented on the name plate. The model has correctly spaced driving wheels with appropriate brake gear. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.477 and R.478.
1993 The class was introduced in 1928 under Gresley with the first locos being named after country houses. The batch built from 1936 were named after football clubs and army regiments. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.477 and R.478.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1992 Type 5 Ringfield
1993 Type 5 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1992 £58.05

Catalogue Images (2)

R.188 - Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal - 1992
R.188 Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal - 1992

R.188 - Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal - 1993
R.188 Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal - 1993


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