Model Details
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman Enterprises - Flying Scotsman
4472
Years Released:
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 4472
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: Length - 15 3/4 inches - 40cm.
Models Produced: * 4,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996
1996 |
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1470 - December 2023
Previous: 642 - November 2023
Movement: (-828)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1996 | R.098 |
Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman Enterprises - Flying Scotsman |
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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1996 | Limited Edition of 5,000 |
Related Service Sheets (1)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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204 | 4-6-2 Class A1/A3 Locomotive | February 1998 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1996 | As part of the continuing story of the Flying Scotsman the limited edition model of the locomotive and suitable coaches are each presented in commemorative packaging with a verification certificate included. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1996 | £99.99 |
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R.098 Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman Enterprises - Flying Scotsman - 1996
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