Model Details
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive
2300
Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive
Running Number: 2300
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 4P Tank
Designer: Henry Fowler
Class Information: This early Fowler design formed the basis of many subsequent Class 4 designs that were to follow, through to the final British Railway’s Standard Class 4MT design of 1951. More...
Weight: 86 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-4
Wheel Arrangement Name: Adriatic
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 19,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
1982
Running Number: 2300
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 4P Tank
Designer: Henry Fowler
Class Information: This early Fowler design formed the basis of many subsequent Class 4 designs that were to follow, through to the final British Railway’s Standard Class 4MT design of 1951. More...
Weight: 86 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-4
Wheel Arrangement Name: Adriatic
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 19,000
* 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.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Model Ranking:
Current: 187 - July 2022
Previous: 307 - June 2022
Movement:
(+120)
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Model Ranking:
Current: 187 - July 2022
Previous: 307 - June 2022
Movement:
(+120)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | R.055 |
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive |
| 1981 | R.055 |
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive |
| 1982 | R.055 |
Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | 2-6-4T LMS Class 4P - R.055 | April 1981 |
| 122 (Back) | 2-6-4T LMS Class 4P - R.055 - Back | April 1981 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T1&2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 1 & 2) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Includes crew figures and vacuum pipes. |
| 1981 | Fully detailed cab interior and glazed windows. Separately fitted tank vents, crew figures and vacuum pipes. |
| 1982 | Limited availability, last year of model run. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £19.50 |
| 1981 | £21.95 |
| 1982 | £23.95 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.055 Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1980
R.055 Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1981
R.055 Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive - 1982
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