Model Year Details

1994 - Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1924 - 1928

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Model: Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1924 - 1928 (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 4472
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class A1

Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: The Class A1 locomotives were intended to replace ageing Ivatt 4-4-2’s on the East Coast Mainline between London and Newcastle. The entire Class was to be rebuilt commencing in 1928 and reclassified A3. One member of the class “Flying Scotsman” is arguably the world’s best known steam locomotive. More...
Weight: 159 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: 1924 - 1928
Length - 11 1/2 inches - 29.3cm.
Models Produced: * 2,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green

Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.

Year: 1994
Catalogue Number: R.074
Year Information: The model represents this most famous engine in the condition it ran between 1924-28 with the LNER coat of arms painted on the cabsides and a Great Northern type tender. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.477 and R.478.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition

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UK Price List: £62.45
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