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Class A4 Locomotive - Silver Link

2509

Class A4 Locomotive - Silver Link

Years Released: 1990 1991 1992 1993 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Silver Link
Running Number: 2509
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: London and North Eastern Railway special silver/grey livery of 1935-1937 to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V.
Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
* 3,000 solo models produced and 4,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 7,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1990 1991 1992 1993

Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.N.E.R. Silver & Grey

Livery Details: Silver with grey lining and 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: 584 - December 2021
Previous: 774 - November 2021
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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1990	R.312	Class A4 Locomotive - Silver Link
1991	R.312	Class A4 Locomotive - Silver Link
1992	R.312	Class A4 Locomotive - Silver Link
1993	R.312	Class A4 Locomotive - Silver Link

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1992 1993	Silver Jubilee Train Set

Related Service Sheets (2)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
117A	4-6-2 Loco Class A4	June 1992
117A (Back)	4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back	June 1992

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1991	Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. The first four A4 locos were painted silver/grey to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. Suitable for use with LNER Teak coaches.
1992	Silver Link was one of the first four A4 locomotives which were painted silver/grey to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. For use with LNER Teak coaches.
1993	The late 1930s were a time when streamlining was much the vogue. Gresleys version for the A4 class of locos was handsome and workmanlike. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. For use with coaches R.477 and R.478.