Model Year Details

1990 - Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

90001

Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 90001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 90

Designer: British Rail
Class Information: The West Coast Mainline was converted to overhead electric power in stages during the 1960’s and early 1970’s. After experimentation with early AC electric classes, BR settled on producing a large fleet of Class 86 and 87’s to meet motive power demands. With motive power requirements being fulfilled by the mid 1970’s, further production of locomotives ceased until the arrival of Class 90’s in 1987 More...
Weight: 84.5 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO

Model Information: The model operates from the running rails or an overhead catenary.
Length - 9 5/8 inches - 24.5cm.
Models Produced: * 7,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow

Livery Details: White 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.

Year: 1990
Catalogue Number: R.242
Year Information: Running numbers to be issued are 90001, 90012 and 90014.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 36th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 36th Edition

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