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Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle

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Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle

Years Released: 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
Running Number: 4482
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 apple green livery as running in 1937 before it was replaced with the more familiar blue.
Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
Models Produced: * 3,350
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

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.

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Model Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1990	R.313	Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1991	R.313	Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1992	R.313	Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1993	R.313	Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle
1994	R.313	Class A4 Locomotive - Golden Eagle

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. LNER apple green livery as running in 1937. Suitable for Pullman cars and LNER Teak coaches.
1992	LNER apple green livery was tried out on some A4 locomotives in 1937 but is soon gave way to the well known garter blue. Model is suitable for use with Pullman cars and LNER Teak coaches. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor.
1993	After the first four silver coloured locos, many livery variations were tried out on the A4 class. This apple green version appeared in 1937 but later gave way to the more familiar blue. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. For use with Pullman cars and LNER Teak coaches.
1994	The familiar LNER apple green was used on a few A4 locomotives which were allocated for duties where they would haul teak coaches. This model is suitable for use with coaches R.477 and R.478 or Pullmans. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor.