Model Details
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United
61662
Years Released:
1996
1997
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United
Running Number: 61662
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B17
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
* 2,600 solo models produced and 2,000 for use in a train pack.
Models Produced: * 4,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
Running Number: 61662
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B17
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
* 2,600 solo models produced and 2,000 for use in a train pack.
Models Produced: * 4,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
 1996 1997 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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:
Current: 577 - December 2023
Previous: 658 - November 2023
Movement:
(+81)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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:
Current: 577 - December 2023
Previous: 658 - November 2023
Movement:
(+81)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.315 |
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United |
| 1997 | R.315 |
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 110B | 4-6-0 Loco Class B17/4 Footballer | October 1994 |
| 110B (Back) | 4-6-0 Loco Class B17/4 Footballer - Back | October 1994 |
| 207 | B17/4 Footballer Class Locomotive | March 1998 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Another locomotive created by Gresley carrying an even more familiar name than his. The livery of this B17/4 is of the late 1950s period. The locomotive has correctly spaced driving wheels with appropriate brake gear. The detailed body has separately fitted handrails and a glazed cab. The die-cast chassis of the tender supports the powerful ringfield motor. Suitable coaches R.400 and R.448. |
| 1997 | Gresley design, in the British Railways livery of the late fifties. The driving wheels of the model are exactly spaced like the original, and feature the appropriate brake gear. Bodywork detail includes separately fitted handrails and a glazed cab. The model is powered by a ringfield motor in the diecast chassis of the tender. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1996 | £64.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.315 Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United - 1996
R.315 Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United - 1997
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United on ebay UK
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