Model Details
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
90018
Years Released:
1993
1994
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 90018
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 90
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: The West Coast Mainline was converted to overhead electric power in stages during the 1960’s and early 1970’s. After experimentation with early AC electric classes, BR settled on producing a large fleet of Class 86 and 87’s to meet motive power demands. With motive power requirements being fulfilled by the mid 1970’s, further production of locomotives ceased until the arrival of Class 90’s in 1987 More...
Weight: 84.5 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 9 5/8 inches - 24.5cm.
Models Produced: * 1,350
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1993 1994
Running Number: 90018
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 90
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: The West Coast Mainline was converted to overhead electric power in stages during the 1960’s and early 1970’s. After experimentation with early AC electric classes, BR settled on producing a large fleet of Class 86 and 87’s to meet motive power demands. With motive power requirements being fulfilled by the mid 1970’s, further production of locomotives ceased until the arrival of Class 90’s in 1987 More...
Weight: 84.5 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 9 5/8 inches - 24.5cm.
Models Produced: * 1,350
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1993 1994
 1993 1994 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Rail Express
Livery Details: Red lower panels with three quarters grey upper panels. Distinctive blue dashes.
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: 2208 - December 2023
Previous: 2209 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Rail Express
Livery Details: Red lower panels with three quarters grey upper panels. Distinctive blue dashes.
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: 2208 - December 2023
Previous: 2209 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | R.062 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1994 | R.062 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco | November 1989 |
| 146 (Back) | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco - Back | November 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1993 | A section of Class 90 locomotives now runs in the very smart Rail Express Parcels livery. No 018 carries the new Crewe Eagle depot motif on the cabsides. The model has a working pantograph and is powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor. |
| 1994 | Hornby electric locomotives, with operating roof mounted pantographs can pick up current either from an overhead catenary system like their full size counterparts or, by changing a switch, from the running rails. The model is in Parcels livery and is powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1994 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1994 | £42.95 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.062 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1993
R.062 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1994
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive on ebay UK
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