Model Details
Class A3 Locomotive - Prince Palatine
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60052
Years Released:
1994
1995
2006
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Running Number: 60052
Category: Steam Locomotives
![Steam Locomotives](category_images_small/steam.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class A3
![Class A3](class_images/class_a3.jpg)
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
![4-6-2](wheels/wheel_462.jpg)
Model Information: Length - 11 1/2 inches - 29.3cm.
* (94-95) 2,500 solo models produced.
Available in train set only in 2006.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
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1994 1995
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2006
![]() 1994 1995 |
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Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_lion.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Blue (Steam)
![B.R. Blue (Steam)](livery_images_small/br_blue_steam.jpg)
Livery Details: Blue with white lining.
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: 594 - December 2023
Previous: 607 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1994 | R.146 |
![]() Class A3 Locomotive - Prince Palatine |
1995 | R.146 |
![]() Class A3 Locomotive - Prince Palatine |
2006 | --- |
![]() Class A3 Locomotive - Prince Palatine |
Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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2006 | Master Cutler Premier Set - Premier Boxed Set |
Related Service Sheets (1)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
204 | 4-6-2 Class A1/A3 Locomotive | February 1998 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1994 | The model is handsomely decorated in British Railways blue livery 0f 1949-51 and is paired with a Great Northern Railway type tender. The locomotive/tender drawbar is spring loaded for close coupling. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable for use with coaches R.442 and R.443 or Pullmans. |
1995 | Liveried in the experimental British Railways livery of 1949-1951, Prince Palatine is paired with a Great Northern Railway type tender. The drawbar on this locomotive is spring loaded so that the tender, which houses the Type 5 ringfield motor, can be close coupled. Suitable for use with coaches R.442 and R.443 or Pullmans. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1994 | Type 5 Ringfield |
1995 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1994 | £62.45 |
1995 | £67.00 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.146 Class A3 Locomotive - Prince Palatine - 1994
R.146 Class A3 Locomotive - Prince Palatine - 1995
--- Class A3 Locomotive - Prince Palatine - 2006
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