Model Year Details

1996 - Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard

U.K.
4468

Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard

Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 4468
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class A4
Class A4
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class A4 locomotives were introduced in 1935 as part of a modern streamlined train named Silver Jubilee. One member of the class; 4468 Mallard achieved the authenticated world speed record for steam of 126-MPH during 1938. More...
Weight: 167 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
4-6-2
Model Information: Length - 11 7/16 inches - 29.1cm.
* (84-85) 3,400 solo models produced. (88-89) 4,700 solo models produced. (91-92) 1,700 solo models produced (not catalogued). (93-98) 7,800 solo models produced.
Models Produced: ---
* 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
London & North Eastern Railway
Livery: L.N.E.R. Blue
L.N.E.R. Blue
Livery Details: Blue with black, red and white lining and yellow 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: 1996
Catalogue Number: R.304
Year Information: On the 3rd July, 1938 the London North Eastern Railway claimed the World Steam Speed Record of 126mph (202km/h), a record that still stands today. The locomotive that gained the record was the Class A4 Mallard which has been preserved and can be seen at the National Railway Museum in York. The model has a ringfield motor in the non-corridor tender. Suitable coaches R.477 and R.488.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition
Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £69.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Model Year Details (22)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1984 R.077 1984
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1985 R.077 1985
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1988 R.327 1988
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1989 R.327 1989
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1993 R.304 1993
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1994 R.304 1994
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1996 R.304 1996
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1997 R.304 1997
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1998 R.304 1998
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
1999 R.2059 1999
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2000 R.2059 2000
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2001 R.2059 2001
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2002 R.2059 2002
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2003 R.2059 2003
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2004 R.2339 2004
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2005 R.2339 2005
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2006 R.2339 2006
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2007 R.2339 2007
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2008 R.2339 2008
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2009 R.2339 2009
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2010 R.2339 2010
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
2011 R.2339 2011
Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard

Related Service Sheets (8)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
117 4-6-2 Mallard - R.309 February 1980
117 (Back) 4-6-2 Mallard - R.309 - Back February 1980
117A 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 June 1992
117A (Back) 4-6-2 Loco Class A4 - Back June 1992
118 LNER 8 Wheel Tender Drive Motor - R.309, R.350 February 1980
118 (Back) LNER 8 Wheel Tender Drive Motor - R.309, R.350 - Back February 1980
217 A3 - A4 Super Detail May 2000
217B A3 - A4 Super Detail February 2001

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