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Class A4 Locomotive - Kestrel

4485

Class A4 Locomotive - Kestrel

Years Released: 2000 2001 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Kestrel
Running Number: 4485
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: Length - Length 291mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2000 2001

Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
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: 1062 - January 2021
Previous: 971 - December 2020
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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2000	R.2154	Class A4 Locomotive - Kestrel
2001	R.2154	Class A4 Locomotive - Kestrel

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
217	A3 - A4 Super Detail	May 2000
217B	A3 - A4 Super Detail	February 2001

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2000	Another L.N.E.R. classically designed loco built at the Doncaster Works. Kestrel was fitted with a corridor tender so that it could be used on the lucrative non stop expresses from London to Scotland, and remained in the L.N.E.R. garter blue livery form 1937 until 1942. In 1947 Kestrel was re-named Miles Beevor and was once more painted garter blue. The model fairly bristles with fine detail and incorporates the ringfield motor in the tender. Suitable for second radius curves or greater.
2001	Another L.N.E.R. classically designed loco built at the Doncaster Works. 'Kestrel' was fitted with a corridor tender so that it could be used on the lucrative non stop expresses from London to Scotland, and remained in the L.N.E.R. garter blue livery form 1937 until 1942. In 1947 Kestrel was re-named Miles Beevor and was once more painted garter blue. The model fairly bristles with fine detail and incorporates the ringfield motor in the tender.

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2000

Another L.N.E.R. classically designed loco built at the Doncaster Works. Kestrel was fitted with a corridor tender so that it could be used on the lucrative non stop expresses from London to Scotland, and remained in the L.N.E.R. garter blue livery form 1937 until 1942. In 1947 Kestrel was re-named Miles Beevor and was once more painted garter blue. The model fairly bristles with fine detail and incorporates the ringfield motor in the tender. Suitable for second radius curves or greater.

2001

Another L.N.E.R. classically designed loco built at the Doncaster Works. 'Kestrel' was fitted with a corridor tender so that it could be used on the lucrative non stop expresses from London to Scotland, and remained in the L.N.E.R. garter blue livery form 1937 until 1942. In 1947 Kestrel was re-named Miles Beevor and was once more painted garter blue. The model fairly bristles with fine detail and incorporates the ringfield motor in the tender.

Motor Information

YEAR	MOTOR
2000	Ringfield (located in the tender)
2001	Ringfield (located in the tender)

Price List

YEAR	UK PRICE
2000	£79.99

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R.2154 Class A4 Locomotive - Kestrel - 2000

R.2154 Class A4 Locomotive - Kestrel - 2001

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	MODEL RAIL MAGAZINE #137 NOV 2009 PETE WATERMAN'S DREAM LAYOUT KESTREL HORNBY - Store Inventory Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £4.99 GBP Time Left: 3d 12h 40m 38s Bids: 0
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