Model Details
Class N15 Locomotive - Sir Mador de la Port - The Royal Mail Great British Railways Collection
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Years Released:
2011
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
(Model may have been released after 2011)
Model: Class N15 Locomotive - Sir Mador de la Port - The Royal Mail Great British Railways Collection
Running Number: 785
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: King Arthur Class N15
Designer: Robert Urie / Richard Maunsell
Class Information: In 1923 Robert Urie introduced the large 4-6-0 Class N15 for increasingly heavier and frequent passenger services on the London and South Western Railway (L&SWR) that necessitated more powerful locomotive designs. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: When railways tracks were first laid in Great Britain and trains began operating to a timetable the Royal Mail were one of the first to take advantage of this new mode of transport, using the trains to pick up and deliver post to all area of the country, it is therefore fitting that the Royal Mail have produced a series of stamps celebrating some of the famous classes of steam locomotives that have operated on the British Isles.
In conjunction with the Royal Mail, Hornby have produced a series of Limited Edition models to coincide with the individual subjects of the stamps. Included in each of the specially produced presentation packs will be not only the relevant model but also a special Royal Mail cover envelope complete with stamp, the subject matter of which corresponds with the model. Each pack will also include a limited edition certificate. Limited to just 1200 pieces these exclusive models are sure to become a sort after collectors item.
Length - 270mm.
Models Produced: * 1,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
2011
Running Number: 785
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: King Arthur Class N15
Designer: Robert Urie / Richard Maunsell
Class Information: In 1923 Robert Urie introduced the large 4-6-0 Class N15 for increasingly heavier and frequent passenger services on the London and South Western Railway (L&SWR) that necessitated more powerful locomotive designs. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: When railways tracks were first laid in Great Britain and trains began operating to a timetable the Royal Mail were one of the first to take advantage of this new mode of transport, using the trains to pick up and deliver post to all area of the country, it is therefore fitting that the Royal Mail have produced a series of stamps celebrating some of the famous classes of steam locomotives that have operated on the British Isles.
In conjunction with the Royal Mail, Hornby have produced a series of Limited Edition models to coincide with the individual subjects of the stamps. Included in each of the specially produced presentation packs will be not only the relevant model but also a special Royal Mail cover envelope complete with stamp, the subject matter of which corresponds with the model. Each pack will also include a limited edition certificate. Limited to just 1200 pieces these exclusive models are sure to become a sort after collectors item.
Length - 270mm.
Models Produced: * 1,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
2011
 2011 |
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 3577 - December 2023
Previous: 2294 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1283)
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Model Ranking:
Current: 3577 - December 2023
Previous: 2294 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1283)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | R.3075 |
Class N15 Locomotive - Sir Mador de la Port - The Royal Mail Great British Railways Collection |
Limited Edition
| YEAR | LIMITED |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Limited Edition |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Locomotive includes Royal Mail cover envelope with stamp and limited edition certificate. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (1)
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