Model Details
Class 86 Electric Locomotive - The Boys Brigade
86243
Years Released:
1984
1985
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 86 Electric Locomotive - The Boys Brigade
Running Number: 86243
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 86 (AL6)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. Subsequently plans were put forth by BR for five prototype designs to be built in sufficient quantities in order to evaluate locomotives, resulting in the AL6, later Class 86. More...
Weight: 81 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 2,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1984 1985
Running Number: 86243
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 86 (AL6)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. Subsequently plans were put forth by BR for five prototype designs to be built in sufficient quantities in order to evaluate locomotives, resulting in the AL6, later Class 86. More...
Weight: 81 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 2,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1984 1985
 1984 1985 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 2213 - November 2021
Previous: 2393 - October 2021
Movement:
(+180)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 2213 - November 2021
Previous: 2393 - October 2021
Movement:
(+180)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | R.367 |
Class 86 Electric Locomotive - The Boys Brigade |
| 1985 | R.367 |
Class 86 Electric Locomotive - The Boys Brigade |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360 | April 1981 |
| 123 (Back) | B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360 - Back | April 1981 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Model features working pantograph. |
| 1985 | Model features working pantograph. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1984 | £25.49 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.367 Class 86 Electric Locomotive - The Boys Brigade - 1984
R.367 Class 86 Electric Locomotive - The Boys Brigade - 1985
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