Model Details

Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

U.K.
90020

Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

Years Released: 1991 1992 1993 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 90020
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 90
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
BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 9 5/8 inches - 24.5cm.
Available only in train sets.
Models Produced: * 7,350
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1991 1992 1993

1991 1992 1993
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Parcels Sector
B.R. Parcels Sector
Livery Details: Red lower panels with grey upper panels.
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.

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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1991 R.595 1991
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
1992 R.595 1992
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
1993 R.595 1993
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS TRAIN SET
1991 1992 1993 Red Star Courier Train Set

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

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Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1991 Type 6 Ringfield
1992 Type 6 Ringfield
1993 Type 6 Ringfield

Catalogue Images (3)

R.595 - Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1991
R.595 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1991

R.595 - Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1992
R.595 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1992

R.595 - Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1993
R.595 Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1993


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