Model Details

Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965

U.K.
60006

Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965

Years Released: 1994 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965
Running Number: 60006
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A4
Class A4
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class A4 locomotives were introduced in 1935 as part of a modern streamlined train named Silver Jubilee. One member of the class; 4468 Mallard achieved the authenticated world speed record for steam of 126-MPH during 1938. More...
Weight: 167 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
4-6-2
Model Information: The Sir Ralph Wedgwood Collection Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
Models Produced: * 2,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1994

1994
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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.

Model Ranking:
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Previous: 1613 - November 2023
Movement: (+73)

Model Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1994 R.353 1994
Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965

Limited Edition

YEAR LIMITED
1994 3,000

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
117A 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 June 1992
117A (Back) 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back June 1992

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1994 1962-65 model with double chimney and black backed nameplate. Supplied in wooden presentation pack with space to accomodate R.328 and R.341. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1994 Type 5 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1994 £90.00

Catalogue Images (1)

R.353 - Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965 - 1994
R.353 Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ralph Wedgwood 1962-1965 - 1994


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