Model Details
Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Nigel Gresley
4498
Years Released:
1987
1988
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Nigel Gresley
Running Number: 4498
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: Locomotive only available in The Blue Streak Train Set in 1987 and 1988.
Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
Models Produced: * 13,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1987 1988
Running Number: 4498
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: Locomotive only available in The Blue Streak Train Set in 1987 and 1988.
Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
Models Produced: * 13,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1987 1988
 1987 1988 |
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 758 - December 2023
Previous: 826 - November 2023
Movement:
(+68)
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: 758 - December 2023
Previous: 826 - November 2023
Movement:
(+68)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | R.888 |
Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Nigel Gresley |
| 1988 | R.888 |
Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Nigel Gresley |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1987 1988 | The Blue Streak Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| 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 |
| 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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Catalogue Images (2)
R.888 Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Nigel Gresley - 1987
R.888 Class A4 Locomotive - Sir Nigel Gresley - 1988
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