Model Year Details
1994 - Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman - 1961 - 1963
60103
Running Number: 60103
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A3
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Although Class A3 locomotives were introduced in 1928; the reality is that they were all re-builds of earlier A1 locomotives dating back to 1922. The locomotives were intended to replace the ageing Ivatt 4-4-2’s on the East Coast Mainline between London and Newcastle. One member of the class “Flying Scotsman” is with-out doubt the world’s best known steam locomotive and certainly the most traveled. More...
Weight: 154 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: 1961 - 1963
Length - 11 1/2 inches - 29.3cm.
Models Produced: * 7,350
* 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.
Catalogue Number: R.078
Year Information: Towards the end of its days in BR ownership, Flying Scotsman acquired a double chimney and smoke deflectors. Rather surprisingly, under private ownership, it was restored to this condition and livery in 1993. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.400 and R.448.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £62.45
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 441 - December 2023
Previous: 392 - November 2023
Movement: (-49)
Model Year Details (5)
Related Service Sheets (1)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
204 | 4-6-2 Class A1/A3 Locomotive | February 1998 |
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