Model Details
Class 90 Electric Locomotive - Sir Michael Heron
90020
Years Released:
1999
2000
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 90 Electric Locomotive - Sir Michael Heron
Running Number: 90020
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:
1999 2000
Running Number: 90020
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:
1999 2000
 1999 2000 |
Company: EWS - English, Welsh and Scottish Railway
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1318 - December 2023
Previous: 2882 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1564)
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1318 - December 2023
Previous: 2882 - November 2023
Movement:
(+1564)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | R.2110 |
Class 90 Electric Locomotive - Sir Michael Heron |
| 2000 | R.2110 |
Class 90 Electric Locomotive - Sir Michael Heron |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | Class 90 Locomotive | March 1998 |
| 209B | Class 90 Locomotive | August 2000 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Class 90 joins the list of locomotives now liveried to all powerful freight haulers EWS. 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. |
| 2000 | EWS, the major freight hauliers have now liveried a Class 90 in line with their corporate colours. The model features a working pantograph that can pick up power from the Hornby overhead power system. The model can also be powered form the track in the conventional way. Fitted with a ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Ringfield |
| 2000 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1999 | £49.50 |
| 2000 | £49.50 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2110 Class 90 Electric Locomotive - Sir Michael Heron - 1999
R.2110 Class 90 Electric Locomotive - Sir Michael Heron - 2000
Class 90 Electric Locomotive - Sir Michael Heron on ebay UK
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