Model Year Details

1992 - Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice

46209

Model: Princess Class Locomotive - Princess Beatrice (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 46209
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Princess Class

Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1933, the Princess Class was the first Pacific type locomotive built by the London Midland & Scottish Railway. Purpose designed to cope with the increasing traffic and loads associated with the prestigious “Royal Scot” London to Glasgow passenger service. More...
Weight: 159 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: Length - 11 3/4 inches - 29.9cm.
Models Produced: * 1,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956

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: 1992
Catalogue Number: R.196
Year Information: The real locomotive was named after Queen Victorias youngest daughter while the Hornby model is in honour of a more recent Royal lady. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable for coaches R.442, R.443, R.429 and R.447.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 38th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 38th Edition

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UK Price List: £72.05
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