Model Details
Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United
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Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United
Running Number: 2862
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B17
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 17,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982
Running Number: 2862
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B17
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 17,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982
 1980 1981 1982 |
Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold 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: 753 - December 2023
Previous: 305 - November 2023
Movement:
(-448)
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold 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: 753 - December 2023
Previous: 305 - November 2023
Movement:
(-448)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | R.053 |
Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United |
| 1981 | R.053 |
Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United |
| 1982 | R.053 |
Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United |
Related Service Sheets (6)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 | March 1981 |
| 110A | 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 | October 1982 |
| 110A (Back) | 4-6-0 LNER Manchester United - R.053 - Back | October 1982 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Includes crew figures and vacuum pipes. Altetnative names and numbers for Arsenal, Liverpool and Nottingham Forrest. |
| 1981 | A notable feature is the different spacing between the driving wheels. Crew figures and vacuum pipes are included. |
| 1982 | Limited availability, last year of model run. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Ringfield |
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £24.50 |
| 1981 | £26.95 |
| 1982 | £29.50 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.053 Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United - 1980
R.053 Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United - 1981
R.053 Class B17 Locomotive - Manchester United - 1982
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