Model Details
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 70th Anniversary Gold - Limited Edition

4468
Years Released:
2008
2009
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 4468
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: On the 3rd July 1938 LNER A4 Class No. 4468 pulling a seven coach train reached 126mph (202.8 km/h) on Stoke Bank on the East Coast Mainline and therefore obtained the World Speed record for a steam locomotive, a record that is still unbeaten to this day. This year sees the 70th Anniversary of the record being achieved and to celebrate this milestone Hornby are producing 5000 models of the “Mallard” as it was on the momentous day with the exterior metal parts plated in 18ct gold. Each locomotive is presented in a specially commissioned pack and is complete with a numbered certificate.
Length - 291mm.
Models Produced: * 5,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

2008 2009
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Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.N.E.R. Blue

Livery Details: Blue with black, red and white lining and yellow lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1302 - January 2021
Previous: 567 - December 2020
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Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2008 | R.2684 |
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2009 | R.2684 |
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Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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2008 | Limited Edition |
2009 | Limited Edition |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2684 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 70th Anniversary Gold - Limited Edition - 2008
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