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Y12-4 : 1829 Stephensons Rocket

First Released : 1987
Scale : 1/64

In the mid 1980s Matchbox planned to introduce a range of trains and locomotives to the range, however this model and the locomotive used as the load on the Y16-5 Scammell were the only two that made it into production.

Total production of the Y12-4-01 was 60,000

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Y12-4-01 : 1829 Stephensons Rocket Y12-4-02 : 1829 Stephensons Rocket
Released: 1987
Body: Yellow
Chassis: Black
Chimney Stack: White
Engine Wheels: 12 Spoke (Yellow)
Tender Wheels: 8 Spoke (Yellow)
Plated Parts: Gold
Piston Housing: Black
Tender Baseplate: Y12 The Rocket
Main Baseplate: Matchbox ©1987
Limited Edition Macau
Released: 1996
Body: Dark Yellow
Chassis: Black
Chimney Stack: White
Engine Wheels: 12 Spoke (Yellow/Black)
Tender Wheels: 8 Spoke (Yellow/Black)
Plated Parts: Gold
Piston Housing: Black
Tender Baseplate: Cast ”Y12 The Rocket”
Main Baseplate: Matchbox Collectibles China
YAS01 ©1987
Age of Steam
Box Type: Q Box Type: Q2

 

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