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Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Plover

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

Locomotive Class: 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

Model Information: Length - 291mm.
2001 - 2002 - Available in Train Sets only.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2001 2002 2004 2005

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967

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: 731 - May 2018
Previous: 475 - April 2018
Movement:

(-256)

Model Year Details (4)

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

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.