Model Details

Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover

U.K.
60031

Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover

Years Released: 2001 2002 2004 2005 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover
Running Number: 60031
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A4
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
4-6-2
Model Information: Length - 291mm.
2001 - 2002 - Available in Train Sets only.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2001 2002 2004 2005

2001 2002 2004 2005
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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: 432 - December 2023
Previous: 241 - November 2023
Movement: (-191)

Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2001 --- 2001
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover
2002 --- 2002
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover
2004 R.2340 2004
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover
2005 R.2340 2005
Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS TRAIN SET
2001 2002 Queen Of Scots Set

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2004 Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail.
Semi fixed rear bogie, DCC ready, NEM couplings.
2005 Sir Nigel Gresley’s Class A4 – Arguably the ultimate design in steam locomotives. The Hornby model not only captures the sleek lines and exquisite beauty of the prototype but also features many detail components including full cab interior plus representations of the Flaman Speed Indicator, reversing lever and mechanical drive lubricator. Available this year in three distinct liveries, the Hornby A4 – a true model.
Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail.
Fixed rear wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2004 Five pole skew wound.
2005 Five pole skew wound.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
2005 £99.99

Catalogue Images (4)

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R.2340 - Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover - 2004
R.2340 Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover - 2004

R.2340 - Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover - 2005
R.2340 Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover - 2005


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