Model Year Details
1994 - Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive
90018
Running Number: 90018
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 90
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: The West Coast Mainline was converted to overhead electric power in stages during the 1960’s and early 1970’s. After experimentation with early AC electric classes, BR settled on producing a large fleet of Class 86 and 87’s to meet motive power demands. With motive power requirements being fulfilled by the mid 1970’s, further production of locomotives ceased until the arrival of Class 90’s in 1987 More...
Weight: 84.5 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - 9 5/8 inches - 24.5cm.
Models Produced: * 1,350
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Rail Express
Livery Details: Red lower panels with three quarters grey upper panels. Distinctive blue dashes.
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.062
Year Information: Hornby electric locomotives, with operating roof mounted pantographs can pick up current either from an overhead catenary system like their full size counterparts or, by changing a switch, from the running rails. The model is in Parcels livery and is powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor.
Model Motor: Type 6 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £42.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 2208 - December 2023
Previous: 2209 - November 2023
Movement: (+1)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1993 | R.062 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
1994 | R.062 |
Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
146 | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco | November 1989 |
146 (Back) | 4 Wheeled Power Bogie for Class 90 Loco - Back | November 1989 |
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