Model Details

Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

U.K.
91001

Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

Years Released: 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 91001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 91
Class 91
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Also know as the InterCity 225. A top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 10 inches - 25.5cm.
Models Produced: * 8,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow
B.R. Inter City Swallow
Livery Details: White and dark grey with red and white lining and 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: 610 - December 2023
Previous: 324 - November 2023
Movement: (-286)

Model Year Details (5)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1988 R.240 1988
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
1989 R.240 1989
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
1990 R.240 1990
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
1991 R.240 1991
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
1992 R.240 1992
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
147 B.R. Class 91 Electric Loco November 1989
147 (Back) B.R. Class 91 Electric Loco - Back November 1989

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1988 Fully working pantograph.
1989 Fully working pantograph.
1990 Fully working pantograph.
1991 BRs latest high speed electric locomotive. Operates either from the running rails or overhead catenary through the Brecknell Willis pantograph. Powered by Type 6 ringfield motor.
1992 As running on BRs high speed expresses. Powered by Type 6 ringfield motor and with working pantograph. Suitable for coaches R.405, R.407, R.408 and DVT R.268.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1988 Type 6 Ringfield
1989 Type 6 Ringfield
1990 Type 6 Ringfield
1991 Type 6 Ringfield
1992 Type 6 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1989 £30.50
1992 £38.75

Catalogue Images (5)

R.240 - Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1988
R.240 Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1988

R.240 - Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1989
R.240 Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1989

R.240 - Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1990
R.240 Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1990

R.240 - Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1991
R.240 Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1991

R.240 - Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1992
R.240 Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1992


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