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Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963

60103

Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963

Years Released: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963
Running Number: 60103
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class A3

Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Although Class A3 locomotives were introduced in 1928; the reality is that they were all re-builds of earlier A1 locomotives dating back to 1922. The locomotives were intended to replace the ageing Ivatt 4-4-2’s on the East Coast Mainline between London and Newcastle. One member of the class “Flying Scotsman” is with-out doubt the world’s best known steam locomotive and certainly the most traveled. More...
Weight: 154 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: 1961 - 1963
Length - 11 1/2 inches - 29.3cm.
Models Produced: * 7,350
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

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.

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Model Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1993	R.078	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963
1994	R.078	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963
1995	R.078	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963
1996	R.078	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963
1997	R.078	Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
204	4-6-2 Class A1/A3 Locomotive	February 1998

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1993	Following conversion to A3 specification in 1947 further improvements continued in BR ownership and by 1961 the Flying Scotsman had acquired a double chimney and smoke deflectors as represented in this third Hornby version. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.400 and R.448.
1994	Towards the end of its days in BR ownership, Flying Scotsman acquired a double chimney and smoke deflectors. Rather surprisingly, under private ownership, it was restored to this condition and livery in 1993. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.400 and R.448.
1995	This supurb model includes separately fitted smoke deflectors, double chimney and banjo dome which are all hallmarks of this most famous of locomotives later days in BR ownership. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. The locomotive is suitable for use with R.400 and R.448.
1996	Always a popular locomotive when seen in the apple green of the LNER, however, even in the more austere BR green livery of the later days of steam and with the double chimney and German style smoke deflectors added it still conveys a certain regal presence. Suitable for coaches R.400 and R.448.
1997	Commonly seen in the apple green of the L.N.E.R., the Flying Scotsman is presented here in the more austere green of B.R.s early sixties livery. Chimney and other details are correct for the locomotive at this particular point in its history.