Model Year Details
2010 - Class A4 Locomotive - Union Of South Africa - Commonwealth Collection
60009
Model: Class A4 Locomotive - Union Of South Africa - Commonwealth Collection (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 60009
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: In 1937 to celebrate the Coronation of George VI, the LNER inaugurated the "The Coronation" service which operated between London, Kings Cross and Edinburgh, Waverley.
It was based on the very succesful "Silver Jubilee" service which had commenced operation in 1935. There were five new LNER A4 locomotives that were assigned to "The Coronation" and they were named after Commonwealth countries.
This year a further two of the five locomotives have been chosen to continue the collection and each will be produced as a limited edition of 1000 pieces, complete with an authenticating certificate.
Length - 291mm.
Models Produced: * 1,000
* 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: 60009
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: In 1937 to celebrate the Coronation of George VI, the LNER inaugurated the "The Coronation" service which operated between London, Kings Cross and Edinburgh, Waverley.
It was based on the very succesful "Silver Jubilee" service which had commenced operation in 1935. There were five new LNER A4 locomotives that were assigned to "The Coronation" and they were named after Commonwealth countries.
This year a further two of the five locomotives have been chosen to continue the collection and each will be produced as a limited edition of 1000 pieces, complete with an authenticating certificate.
Length - 291mm.
Models Produced: * 1,000
* 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: 2010
Catalogue Number: R.2909
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: Five pole skew wound.
Publication: Hornby - Edition Fifty-Six 2010 - OO Gauge Model Railways & Accessories
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 56th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
Limited Edition: 1000 Limited Edition
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 2676 - December 2023
Previous: 3567 - November 2023
Movement:
(+891)
Catalogue Number: R.2909
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: Five pole skew wound.
Publication: Hornby - Edition Fifty-Six 2010 - OO Gauge Model Railways & Accessories
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 56th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
Limited Edition: 1000 Limited Edition
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 2676 - December 2023
Previous: 3567 - November 2023
Movement:
(+891)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | R.2909 |
Class A4 Locomotive - Union Of South Africa - Commonwealth Collection |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Class A4 Locomotive - Union Of South Africa - Commonwealth Collection on ebay UK
This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.
Search For: 'hornby africa union'
