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1997 - Class A4 Locomotive - Mallard
4468
Running Number: 4468
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 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
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.
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* 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
Livery: 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.
Catalogue Number: R.304
Year Information: This was the locomotive that secured the world steam speed record for the London North Eastern Railway on 3 July 1938 - 126mph (202km/h) which has not been beaten to the day. The Mallard served from 1938 to 1963 hauling many of the Kings Cross to Edinburgh East Coast express trains including The Queen Of Scots and The Flying Scotsman. It can be seen today at the National Railway Museum in York. A ringfield motor drives the model via the non-corridor tender.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby - OO Scale Model Railways - Forty-Third Edition 1997 - The legend is alive
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 43rd Edition
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Previous: 10 - November 2023
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Related Service Sheets (8)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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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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