Model Details
Class 9 Heavy Freight Locomotive
92166
Years Released:
1973
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 9 Heavy Freight Locomotive
Running Number: 92166
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 9F
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Class 9F was the last standard design steam locomotive conceived by British Railways in 1951 and intended for long distance heavy goods services. The final production steam locomotive built by British Railways, appropriately named “Evening Star” was out-shopped from Swindon Works in February 1960. More...
Weight: 139 tons plus tender from 51 to 56 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-10-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Decapod
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1973
Running Number: 92166
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 9F
Designer: Robert A. Riddles
Class Information: Class 9F was the last standard design steam locomotive conceived by British Railways in 1951 and intended for long distance heavy goods services. The final production steam locomotive built by British Railways, appropriately named “Evening Star” was out-shopped from Swindon Works in February 1960. More...
Weight: 139 tons plus tender from 51 to 56 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: 2-10-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Decapod
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1973
 1973 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 238 - February 2023
Previous: 696 - January 2023
Movement:
(+458)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
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: 238 - February 2023
Previous: 696 - January 2023
Movement:
(+458)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | R.550 |
Class 9 Heavy Freight Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | 2-10-0 Loco Chassis - R.861 | June 1974 |
| 98 | Ring Field Motor Power Unit - R.550, R.552, R.859, R.861, R.863 | June 1974 |
| 98A | Tender Drive Ring Field Motor Unit Type 2 - R.061, R.063 | September 1976 |
| 98A (Back) | Tender Drive Ring Field Motor Unit Type 2 - R.061, R.063 - Back | September 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Built to a similar specification to the Evening Star this model represents one of the less glamorous but equally hard working members of this most famous class. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1973 | £9.76 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.550 Class 9 Heavy Freight Locomotive - 1973
Class 9 Heavy Freight Locomotive on ebay US 
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