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1995 - Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive

2312

Model: Class 4P 2-6-4T Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 2312
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 4P Tank

Designer: Henry Fowler
Class Information: This early Fowler design formed the basis of many subsequent Class 4 designs that were to follow, through to the final British Railway’s Standard Class 4MT design of 1951. More...
Weight: 86 tons
Purpose: Suburban Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-4
Wheel Arrangement Name: Adriatic

Model Information: Length - 7 3/8 inches - 18.8cm.
Models Produced: * 7,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.M.S. Crimson

Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.

Year: 1995
Catalogue Number: R.505
Year Information: The heavily loaded trains of the London suburbs demanded these powerful locomotives to meet the sharp timings of the inter-was period. One hundred and twenty five of these Fowler locos were part of a class of over 600 and were introduced from 1927 onwards. The model has a Type 7 motor in the SSPP chassis and is a powerful hauler. Suitable coaches are R.468, R.474 and R.475.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition

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UK Price List: £43.00
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