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1995 - Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Lord Beaverbrook
34054
Model: Battle Of Britain Class Locomotive - Lord Beaverbrook (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 34054
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Battle Of Britain / West Country Class
Designer: Oliver Bulleid
Class Information: Battle of Britain Class locomotives, along with sister West Country’s were introduced in 1945 and produced through 1954. A total of 110 air-smooth cased Light Pacific’s; affectionately known or rather unkindly nick-named “Spam Cans” were built by the Southern Railway and later British Railways using many features inherited from the larger and heavier Merchant Navy Class. More...
Weight: 137 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
Models Produced: * 6,000
* 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.
Running Number: 34054
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Battle Of Britain / West Country Class
Designer: Oliver Bulleid
Class Information: Battle of Britain Class locomotives, along with sister West Country’s were introduced in 1945 and produced through 1954. A total of 110 air-smooth cased Light Pacific’s; affectionately known or rather unkindly nick-named “Spam Cans” were built by the Southern Railway and later British Railways using many features inherited from the larger and heavier Merchant Navy Class. More...
Weight: 137 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
Models Produced: * 6,000
* 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.
Year: 1995
Catalogue Number: R.310
Year Information: This Battle Of Britain Class locomotive entered service in January 1947 and was officially withdrawn in September 1964. However there are records indicating that this locomotive continued to be worked in traffic after this date. The Hornby model now has improved bodywork with particular attention being paid to the loco body sides and the tender. The valve gear has also been upgraded as well as the motor which is now a Type 7.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £62.00
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 773 - December 2023
Previous: 215 - November 2023
Movement:
(-558)
Catalogue Number: R.310
Year Information: This Battle Of Britain Class locomotive entered service in January 1947 and was officially withdrawn in September 1964. However there are records indicating that this locomotive continued to be worked in traffic after this date. The Hornby model now has improved bodywork with particular attention being paid to the loco body sides and the tender. The valve gear has also been upgraded as well as the motor which is now a Type 7.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £62.00
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 773 - December 2023
Previous: 215 - November 2023
Movement:
(-558)
Model Year Details (3)
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | 4-6-2 Battle of Britain Class Spitfire - R.374 | December 1981 |
| 132 (Back) | 4-6-2 Battle of Britain Class Spitfire - R.374 - Back | December 1981 |
| 177 | 4-6-2 Locomotive - West Country - Battle Of Britain Class | October 1995 |
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