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Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard

4468

Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard

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)

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
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

Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
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.

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Model Year Details (22)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1984	R.077	Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1985	R.077	Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1988	R.327	Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1989	R.327	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.304	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.2059	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	R.2339	Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard

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

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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.