Model Year Details
1996 - Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United
61662
Model: Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 61662
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B17
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
* 2,600 solo models produced and 2,000 for use in a train pack.
Models Produced: * 4,600
* 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: 61662
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B17
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Class Information: Class introduced 1928. Last B17 retired in 1960.
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler
Model Information: Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
* 2,600 solo models produced and 2,000 for use in a train pack.
Models Produced: * 4,600
* 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: 1996
Catalogue Number: R.315
Year Information: Another locomotive created by Gresley carrying an even more familiar name than his. The livery of this B17/4 is of the late 1950s period. The locomotive has correctly spaced driving wheels with appropriate brake gear. The detailed body has separately fitted handrails and a glazed cab. The die-cast chassis of the tender supports the powerful ringfield motor. Suitable coaches R.400 and R.448.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £64.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 577 - December 2023
Previous: 658 - November 2023
Movement:
(+81)
Catalogue Number: R.315
Year Information: Another locomotive created by Gresley carrying an even more familiar name than his. The livery of this B17/4 is of the late 1950s period. The locomotive has correctly spaced driving wheels with appropriate brake gear. The detailed body has separately fitted handrails and a glazed cab. The die-cast chassis of the tender supports the powerful ringfield motor. Suitable coaches R.400 and R.448.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £64.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 577 - December 2023
Previous: 658 - November 2023
Movement:
(+81)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.315 |
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United |
| 1997 | R.315 |
Class B17/4 Locomotive - Manchester United |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 110B | 4-6-0 Loco Class B17/4 Footballer | October 1994 |
| 110B (Back) | 4-6-0 Loco Class B17/4 Footballer - Back | October 1994 |
| 207 | B17/4 Footballer Class Locomotive | March 1998 |
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