Model Year Details

1996 - Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

86417

Model: Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 86417
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 86 (AL6)

Designer: British Railways
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. Subsequently plans were put forth by BR for five prototype designs to be built in sufficient quantities in order to evaluate locomotives, resulting in the AL6, later Class 86. More...
Weight: 81 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO

Model Information: Length - 9 1/16 inches - 23cm.
Models Produced: * 2,800
* 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.

Year: 1996
Catalogue Number: R.322
Year Information: This particular 86 is resplendant in the new and very distinctive livery of Rail Express services. The detailed body, chassis and bogies only further enhance the new and eye catching livery. The model is powered by a ringfield motor and can pick up current either from the running rails or from an overhead supply through the pantograph on the roof.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition

Logo & Box Design:

UK Price List: £39.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 2937 - December 2023
Previous: 2486 - November 2023
Movement: