Model Details
Class A4 Locomotive - Bittern
60019
Years Released:
1994
1995
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 60019
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: Available only in train sets.
Models Produced: * 6,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1994 1995
1994 1995 |
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
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: 670 - December 2023
Previous: 208 - November 2023
Movement: (-462)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
---|---|---|
1994 | R.204 |
Class A4 Locomotive - Bittern |
1995 | R.204 |
Class A4 Locomotive - Bittern |
Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1994 1995 | Tees Tyne Pullman Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
117A | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 | June 1992 |
117A (Back) | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back | June 1992 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Catalogue Images (2)
R.204 Class A4 Locomotive - Bittern - 1994
R.204 Class A4 Locomotive - Bittern - 1995
Class A4 Locomotive - Bittern on ebay UK
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