Model Details
Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ronald Matthews (Royal Doulton)

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Years Released:
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 1
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: 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

Model Information: 1946 - Time For A Change - 50th Anniversary Collection
A commemorative limited edition of plates and locomotives commissioned by Hornby Railways in association with the Royal Doulton Company.
By the end of the Second World War the four major railway companies were near to bankruptcy with their resources virtually exhausted. However the end of the war was a time for celebration and new beginnings. The austerity years were now behind them and it was time for change. A fresh look and a revitalisation plan were the orders of the day and as a first step in this process each of the railway companies, in their own way, set about the task of reliverying their locomotive stock. Each locomotive and plate set is limited to a 3000 production run. A numbered certificate corresponding to the hand applied number on the reverse of each plate is also included.
Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
Models Produced: * 3,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1996
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Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.N.E.R. Blue

Livery Details: Blue with black, red and white lining and yellow 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: 2104 - February 2021
Previous: 1307 - January 2021
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Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1996 | R.649 |
![]() Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ronald Matthews (Royal Doulton) |
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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1996 | Limited to 3,000 |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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117A | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 | June 1992 |
117A (Back) | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back | June 1992 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1996 | Built: Doncaster April 1938 Withdrawn: October 1964 Originally named Gargany but was re-named in March 1939 Sir Ronald Matthews. The LNER garter blue livery was applied in November 1946 together with the running number No.1. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1996 | £99.99 |
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R.649 Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Ronald Matthews (Royal Doulton) - 1996
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