Model Details
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
90037
Years Released:
2002
2003
2004
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 90037
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:
2002 2003 2004
Running Number: 90037
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:
2002 2003 2004
 2002 2003 2004 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings.
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: 1674 - July 2022
Previous: 3646 - June 2022
Movement:
(+1972)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings.
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: 1674 - July 2022
Previous: 3646 - June 2022
Movement:
(+1972)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | R.2291A |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 2003 | R.2291A |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 2004 | R.2291A |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Built by BREL at Crewe between 1987 and 1990 this class of 50 was originally intended for Express Passenger service however they have been seen pulling freight trains when the need has arisen. This particular example is shown in the Railfreight Distribution livery with the subsector markings denoting that it is suitable for mixed freight traffic. Powered by a ringfield motor the model has a working pantograph that will allow control from an overhead catenary system as well as via the rail in the conventional manner. |
| 2003 | Operating pantograph. |
| 2004 | Operating pantograph. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Ringfield |
| 2003 | Ringfield |
| 2004 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2002 | £51.00 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2291A Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 2002
R.2291A Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 2003
R.2291A Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 2004
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