Model Details
Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive
46400
Years Released:
1974
1975
1976
1977
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive
Running Number: 46400
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Ivatt Class 2
Designer: George Ivatt
Class Information: While elderly 0-6-0 tender engines formed the back-bone of London Midland Railways (LMS) prior to being absorbed by British Railways, the need for a modern light weight all-purpose mixed traffic locomotive with unlimited route availability was deemed necessary by contemporary management. The Class 2 locomotives with a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement and tender were designed for the LMS and continued to be built as an early Standard Design under the auspices of British Railways; although with minor modifications to the Standardised Design of Robert Riddles after nationalisation. More...
Weight: 84 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Mogul
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 34,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1974 1975
1976 1977
Running Number: 46400
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Ivatt Class 2
Designer: George Ivatt
Class Information: While elderly 0-6-0 tender engines formed the back-bone of London Midland Railways (LMS) prior to being absorbed by British Railways, the need for a modern light weight all-purpose mixed traffic locomotive with unlimited route availability was deemed necessary by contemporary management. The Class 2 locomotives with a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement and tender were designed for the LMS and continued to be built as an early Standard Design under the auspices of British Railways; although with minor modifications to the Standardised Design of Robert Riddles after nationalisation. More...
Weight: 84 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Mogul
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 34,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1974 1975
1976 1977
 1974 1975 |
 1976 1977 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 96 - December 2023
Previous: 101 - November 2023
Movement:
(+5)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 96 - December 2023
Previous: 101 - November 2023
Movement:
(+5)
Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | R.857 |
Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive |
| 1975 | R.857 |
Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive |
| 1976 | R.857 |
Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive |
| 1977 | R.857 |
Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (7)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 81A | X.04 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. | September 1976 |
| 81A (Back) | X.04 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. - Back | September 1976 |
| 85 | 2-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.857, Ivatt Class 2 | September 1976 |
| 85 (Back) | 2-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.857, Ivatt Class 2 - Back | September 1976 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 2) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2010 | Photo | Hornby Ivatt | John Faulkner |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Model has distinct tender with roofing to provide protection to the crew when running in reverse. Fully glazed windows are fitted to locomotive and tender and vacuum pipes are included. |
| 1975 | Model has distinct tender with roofing to provide protection to the crew when running in reverse. Fully glazed windows are fitted to locomotive and tender and vacuum pipes are included. |
| 1976 | Glazed windows are fitted to the locomotive and tender, and vacuum pipes are included. |
| 1977 | Vacuum pipes are included. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1974 | X.03 |
| 1975 | X.03 |
| 1976 | X.03 |
| 1977 | X.03 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1974 | £8.95 |
| 1975 | £10.33 |
| 1977 | £12.50 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.857 Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive - 1974
R.857 Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive - 1975
R.857 Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive - 1976
R.857 Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive - 1977
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