Model Details
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
4468
Years Released:
1984
1985
1988
1989
1993
1994
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 22 years.
(Model may have been released after 2011)
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: Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
* (84-85) 3,400 solo models produced. (88-89) 4,700 solo models produced. (91-92) 1,700 solo models produced (not catalogued). (93-98) 7,800 solo models produced.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1984 1985
1988 1989 1993 1994 1996 1997 1998
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
 1984 1985 |
 1988 1989 1993 1994 1996 1997 1998 |
 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 |
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: 5 - May 2017
Previous: 5 - April 2017
Movement:
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Model Year Details (22)
Related Service Sheets (8)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | 4-6-2 Mallard - R.309 | February 1980 |
| 117 (Back) | 4-6-2 Mallard - R.309 - Back | February 1980 |
| 117A | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 | June 1992 |
| 117A (Back) | 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back | June 1992 |
| 118 | LNER 8 Wheel Tender Drive Motor - R.309, R.350 | February 1980 |
| 118 (Back) | LNER 8 Wheel Tender Drive Motor - R.309, R.350 - Back | February 1980 |
| 217 | A3 - A4 Super Detail | May 2000 |
| 217B | A3 - A4 Super Detail | February 2001 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Model includes R.573 Locomotive Super Detail Pack. |
| 1985 | Model includes R.573 Locomotive Super Detail Pack. |
| 1988 | 1998 marks the 50th anniversary of the Mallards successful attempt on the worlds speed record for steam traction. The locomotive touched 126mph for a short distance on 3rd July 1938. |
| 1993 | Still the holder for the world speed record for steam, Mallard is depicted in its preserved state. The livery is garter blue and the tender is of the non-corridor type. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. |
| 1994 | Still the holder for the world speed record for steam, Mallard is depicted in its preserved state. The livery is garter blue and the tender is of the non-corridor type. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. |
| 1996 | On the 3rd July, 1938 the London North Eastern Railway claimed the World Steam Speed Record of 126mph (202km/h), a record that still stands today. The locomotive that gained the record was the Class A4 Mallard which has been preserved and can be seen at the National Railway Museum in York. The model has a ringfield motor in the non-corridor tender. Suitable coaches R.477 and R.488. |
| 1997 | This was the locomotive that secured the world steam speed record for the London North Eastern Railway on 3 July 1938 - 126mph (202km/h) which has not been beaten to the day. The Mallard served from 1938 to 1963 hauling many of the Kings Cross to Edinburgh East Coast express trains including The Queen Of Scots and The Flying Scotsman. It can be seen today at the National Railway Museum in York. A ringfield motor drives the model via the non-corridor tender. |
| 1998 | This year is the sixtieth anniversary of the Mallards unbeaten world steam speed record: 126mph (202km/h) on 3 July 1938. The locomotive served from 1938 to 1963 hauling many of the Kings Cross to Edinburgh East Coast express trains including The Queen Of Scots and The Flying Scotsman. It can be seen today at the National Railway Museum in York. Ringfield motor in the tender. |
| 1999 | Hornbys latest modelling of the famous locomotive that still holds the world steam speed record: 126mph (202kph) on 3 July 1938. The locomotive served from 1938 to 1963 hauling many of the Kings Cross to Edinburgh East Coast express trains including The Queen Of Scots and The Flying Scotsman. This Super Detail version has a wealth of new scale features. New ringfield motor in the tender. |
| 2000 | Hornbys latest modelling of the famous locomotive that still holds the world steam speed record: 126mph (202kph) on 3 July 1938. The locomotive served from 1938 to 1963 hauling many of the Kings Cross to Edinburgh East Coast express trains including The Queen Of Scots and The Flying Scotsman. This Super Detail version has a wealth of new scale features. New model ringfield motor in the tender. Suitable for second radius curves or greater. |
| 2001 | Hornby's model of the famous locomotive that still holds the world steam speed record: 126mph (202 kph) on 3 July 1938. The locomotive served from 1938 to 1963 hauling many of the King Cross to Edinburgh East Coast express trains including 'The Queen of Scots' and 'Flying Scotsman'. The Super Detail version has a wealth of scale features. New model ringfield motor in the tender. |
| 2002 | Hornby's model of the famous locomotive that still holds the world steam speed record: 126mph (202 kph) on 3 July 1938. The locomotive served from 1938 to 1963 hauling many of the King Cross to Edinburgh East Coast express trains including 'The Queen of Scots' and 'Flying Scotsman'. This Super Detail version has a wealth of scale of features and is powered by a ringfield motor in the tender. |
| 2004 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Semi fixed rear bogie, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
| 2005 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Fixed rear wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
| 2006 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Fixed cartazzi wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
| 2007 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Fixed cartazzi wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
| 2008 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Fixed cartazzi wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
| 2009 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Fixed cartazzi wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
| 2010 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Fixed cartazzi wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
| 2011 | Sprung bogies, cab and tender detail. Fixed cartazzi wheel assembly, DCC ready, NEM couplings. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1993 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1994 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1996 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1997 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1998 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1999 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
| 2000 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
| 2001 | Ringfield |
| 2002 | Ringfield |
| 2003 | Ringfield.Tender drive. |
| 2004 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
| 2005 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
| 2006 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
| 2007 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
| 2008 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
| 2009 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
| 2010 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
| 2011 | Five pole skew wound. Loco drive. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1984 | £35.75 |
| 1985 | £39.25 |
| 1988 | £49.97 |
| 1989 | £54.90 |
| 1994 | £67.10 |
| 1996 | £69.99 |
| 1998 | £74.99 |
| 1999 | £79.99 |
| 2000 | £79.99 |
| 2002 | £86.50 |
| 2005 | £99.99 |
Catalogue Images (22)
R.077 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1984
R.077 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1985
R.327 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1988
R.327 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1989
R.304 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1993
R.304 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1994
R.304 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1996
R.304 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1997
R.304 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1998
R.2059 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 1999
R.2059 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2000
R.2059 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2001
R.2059 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2002
R.2059 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2003
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2004
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2005
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2006
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2007
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2008
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2009
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2010
R.2339 Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard - 2011
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