Model Details
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
86405
Years Released:
1990
1991
1992
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 86405
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 86 (AL6)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. Subsequently plans were put forth by BR for five prototype designs to be built in sufficient quantities in order to evaluate locomotives, resulting in the AL6, later Class 86. More...
Weight: 81 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Alternative running numbers to be issued are 86405, 86419 and 86431.
Length - 9 1/16 inches - 23cm.
Models Produced: * 2,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991 1992
Running Number: 86405
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 86 (AL6)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. Subsequently plans were put forth by BR for five prototype designs to be built in sufficient quantities in order to evaluate locomotives, resulting in the AL6, later Class 86. More...
Weight: 81 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Alternative running numbers to be issued are 86405, 86419 and 86431.
Length - 9 1/16 inches - 23cm.
Models Produced: * 2,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991 1992
 1990 1991 1992 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow Grey
Livery Details: Grey 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: 1477 - February 2023
Previous: 730 - January 2023
Movement:
(-747)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow Grey
Livery Details: Grey 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: 1477 - February 2023
Previous: 730 - January 2023
Movement:
(-747)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | R.333 |
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1991 | R.333 |
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
| 1992 | R.333 |
Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360 | April 1981 |
| 123 (Back) | B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360 - Back | April 1981 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Model now fitted with Brecknell Willis type pantograph for overhead pick-up. Alternative pick-up through running rails. Fitted with Type 5 ringfield motor. |
| 1992 | As running on the West Coast Main Line between London and Scotland. Fitted with operating pantograph. Suitable for coaches R.704, R.713 and R.719. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1991 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £38.50 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.333 Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1990
R.333 Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1991
R.333 Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive - 1992
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