Model Year Details
1973 - Class 9F Locomotive - Evening Star
92220
Model: Class 9F Locomotive - Evening Star (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 92220
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: The last steam engine made by British Railways in 1960. Also listed in catalogues as Standard Class 9f Locomotive.
Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
* (71-75) 23,000 solo models produced. (77-79) 40,000 solo models produced. (80-82) 7,200 solo models produced and 11,000 in sets. (88-91) 6,000 solo models produced.
Models Produced: * 98,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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.
Running Number: 92220
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: The last steam engine made by British Railways in 1960. Also listed in catalogues as Standard Class 9f Locomotive.
Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
* (71-75) 23,000 solo models produced. (77-79) 40,000 solo models produced. (80-82) 7,200 solo models produced and 11,000 in sets. (88-91) 6,000 solo models produced.
Models Produced: * 98,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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.
Year: 1973
Catalogue Number: R.861
Year Information: Superbly detailed body and hand lining and coppered chimney and pipework.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - Model Railways Edition 19
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 19th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £9.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
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Catalogue Number: R.861
Year Information: Superbly detailed body and hand lining and coppered chimney and pipework.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - Model Railways Edition 19
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 19th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £9.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 5 - December 2023
Previous: 5 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (16)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1980 1981 | Evening Star Super Goods Set |
Related Service Sheets (16)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Tender Drive Motor Type 3 - R.063, R.065, R.066, R.078, R.842 | June 1978 |
| 104 (Back) | Tender Drive Motor Type 3 - R.063, R.065, R.066, R.078, R.842 - Back | June 1978 |
| 78A | Evening Star Locomotive & Tender - R.861 | September 1971 |
| 78B | Evening Star Powered Tender - R.861 | September 1971 |
| 91 | 2-10-0 Loco Chassis - R.861 | June 1974 |
| 91A | 2-10-0 Evening Star - R.065 | April 1977 |
| 91A (Back) | 2-10-0 Evening Star - R.065 - Back | April 1977 |
| 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 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
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