Model Details

Previous Model

Next Model

Peppercorn Class A1 Locomotive - Tornado

60163

Peppercorn Class A1 Locomotive - Tornado

Years Released: 2011r (Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year. (Model may have been released after 2011)

Model: Peppercorn Class A1 Locomotive - Tornado
Running Number: 60163
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class A1

Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: The Class A1 locomotives were intended to replace ageing Ivatt 4-4-2’s on the East Coast Mainline between London and Newcastle. The entire Class was to be rebuilt commencing in 1928 and reclassified A3. One member of the class “Flying Scotsman” is arguably the world’s best known steam locomotive. More...
Weight: 159 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: Length - 293mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2011r

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956

Livery: B.R. Apple Green

Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold 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: 1669 - February 2019
Previous: 2708 - January 2019
Movement: