Model Details
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal
2848
Years Released:
1992
1993
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal
Running Number: 2848
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
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
Running Number: 2848
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
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
Livery: 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: 3223 - May 2022
Previous: 2158 - April 2022
Movement:
(-1065)
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: 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: 3223 - May 2022
Previous: 2158 - April 2022
Movement:
(-1065)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | R.188 |
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal |
| 1993 | R.188 |
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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 - 1993
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Arsenal on ebay US 
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