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Duchess Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Rutland

46228

Duchess Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Rutland

Years Released: 2001 2002 2003 2004 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Duchess Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Rutland
Running Number: 46228
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: 8P Duchess Class

Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced by the LMS in 1937, the Coronation / Duchess Class remains the most powerful steam locomotives built in Britain. Early locomotives in the class were built with streamlined casings that were later removed; while later built locomotives never received the distinctive casings. More...
Weight: 161 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Heavy Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: Length - 299mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2001 2002 2003 2004

Company: B.R. - British Railways
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: 636 - December 2018
Previous: 405 - November 2018
Movement:

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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2001	R.2231	Duchess Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Rutland
2002	R.2231	Duchess Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Rutland
2003	R.2231	Duchess Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Rutland
2004	R.2231	Duchess Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Rutland

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2001	Originally outshopped with a streamlined casing, 'Duchess of Rutland' was rebuilt in 1947 and, although reliveried in several colour schemes through its working life this particular Duchess, when withdrawn, was resplendent in BR red. The Hornby example shows the 'Duchess of Rutland' in the earlier BR green of 1955. The distinctive lines of the Duchess are further enhanced by the model's Super Detail features. The model incorporates a five pole motor housed in the loco body.
2002	Originally outshopped with a streamlined casing, 'Duchess of Rutland' was rebuilt in 1947 and, although reliveried in several colour schemes through its working life this particular Duchess, when withdrawn, was resplendent in BR red. The Hornby example shows the 'Duchess of Rutland' in the earlier BR green of 1955. The distinctive lines of the Duchess are further enhanced by the model's Super Detail features. The model incorporates a five pole motor housed in the loco body.
2003	'Dipped' smoke box; split footplate, sprung buffers.
2004	'Dipped' smoke box; split footplate, sprung buffers.