Model Details
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
90131
Years Released:
1995
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 90131
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: * 1,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1995 1996
Running Number: 90131
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: * 1,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1995 1996
 1995 1996 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Speedlink Distribution
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings. Grey with yellow ends vans.
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: 2281 - October 2023
Previous: 944 - September 2023
Movement:
(-1337)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Speedlink Distribution
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings. Grey with yellow ends vans.
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: 2281 - October 2023
Previous: 944 - September 2023
Movement:
(-1337)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | R.270 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1996 | R.270 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | This model is one of the Class 90 locomotives of Railfreight Distribution in the new Tunnel livery. RFD (Railfreight Distribution), is responsible for implementing Britains International Railfreight services in the UK and through the Channel Tunnel into Europe. The model, which can pick up power from either its wheels or via the pantograph, is powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor. |
| 1996 | Resplendant in the distinctive livery of Railfreight Distribution (Rfd), who are reponsible for implementing Britains International Railfreight services in the UK and through the Channel Tunnel into Europe. This beautifully decorated and detailed locomotive can pick up power for its ringfield motor either from the rails or via the roof mounted pantograph. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1996 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1995 | £45.00 |
| 1996 | £46.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.270 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1995
R.270 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1996
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive on ebay US 
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