Model Details
Class 90 Electric Locomotive - British Transport Police
90012
Years Released:
1998
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 90 Electric Locomotive - British Transport Police
Running Number: 90012
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
Model Information: Length - 245mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1998
Running Number: 90012
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
Model Information: Length - 245mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1998
 1998 |
Company: VT - Virgin Trains
Logo: Virgin Logo
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Virgin Red
Livery Details: Red with black ends and three distinct white stripes.
Company Information: Virgin Trains was formed during the privatisation of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2441 - December 2023
Previous: 2300 - November 2023
Movement:
(-141)
Logo: Virgin Logo
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Virgin Red
Livery Details: Red with black ends and three distinct white stripes.
Company Information: Virgin Trains was formed during the privatisation of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2441 - December 2023
Previous: 2300 - November 2023
Movement:
(-141)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | R.2067 |
Class 90 Electric Locomotive - British Transport Police |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | Class 90 Locomotive | March 1998 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Virgin-liveried Class 90s first appeared in 1996 hauling Virgin cross country passenger services to Scotland. The model features a working pantograph that can pick up power from Hornbys overhead power system. You can also power it from the track in the conventional manner. Ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1998 | £49.50 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2067 Class 90 Electric Locomotive - British Transport Police - 1998
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