Model Details
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Sir Henry Royce
91031
Years Released:
1996
1997
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Sir Henry Royce
Running Number: 91031
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 91
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Also know as the InterCity 225. A top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 10 inches - 25.5cm.
Models Produced: * 930
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
Running Number: 91031
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 91
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Also know as the InterCity 225. A top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 10 inches - 25.5cm.
Models Produced: * 930
* 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. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow
Livery Details: White and dark grey with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
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: 1561 - June 2019
Previous: 1566 - May 2019
Movement:
(+5)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow
Livery Details: White and dark grey with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
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: 1561 - June 2019
Previous: 1566 - May 2019
Movement:
(+5)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.367 |
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Sir Henry Royce |
| 1997 | R.367 |
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Sir Henry Royce |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | B.R. Class 91 Electric Loco | November 1989 |
| 147 (Back) | B.R. Class 91 Electric Loco - Back | November 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1996 | On June 2nd 1995, on the East Coast Mainline, Class 91 Sir Henry Royce hauling a train filled with dignitaries over a section of track between Grantham and Peterborough, set a new British Record of 154 mph for a train carrying passengers. Although the Hornby model is not capable of such speeds it can pick-up current to power its ringfield motor from either the roof mounted pantograph or via the wheels direct from the track. |
| 1997 | This was the locomotive that set a new British passenger train record of 154mph on 2 June 1995 with a train full of VIPs over a section of track between Grantham and Petersborough. The Class 91 has been in operation since 1989. The Hornby model has a working pantograph designed to operate with Hornbys overhead power supply system. You can also power it from the track in the conventional fashion. A ringfield motor supplies the drive. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1996 | £47.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.367 Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Sir Henry Royce - 1996
R.367 Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - Sir Henry Royce - 1997
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