Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King James II

6008
Years Released:
1993
1994
2005
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Running Number: 6008
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: King Class

Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built under the direction of C.B. Collett the King Castle Class 6000 series was built by Great Western Railway (GWR) with the intent of wresting back the title of “most powerful steam locomotive in Britain” after losing the title to Southern Railways Lord Nelson Class. The King’s were the largest steam locomotives built by the GWR and entrusted the railways most prestigious passenger train workings including “The Cornish Riviera” express. More...
Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler

Model Information: Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
Models Produced: * 1,250
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1993 1994

2005
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Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947

Livery: G.W.R. Green

Livery Details: Brunswick green with gilt lettering, and orange and black lining.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Model Ranking:
Current: 833 - October 2019
Previous: 529 - September 2019
Movement:

Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1993 | R.082 |
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1994 | R.082 |
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2005 | R.2460 |
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Related Service Sheets (4)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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104 | Tender Drive Motor Type 3 - R.063, R.065, R.066, R.078, R.842 | June 1978 |
104 (Back) | Tender Drive Motor Type 3 - R.063, R.065, R.066, R.078, R.842 - Back | June 1978 |
112 | 4-6-0 King Edward 1 - R.078 | September 1978 |
112 (Back) | 4-6-0 King Edward 1 - R.078 - Back | September 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1993 | The Kings were the most powerful of all GWR locomotives. The touches of polished brass on name and number plates, splashers and cab window frames are typically Great Western. Tender powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.456 and R.457. |
1994 | The 30 Kings introduced from 1927 were the most powerful GWR locomotives. Their axle loading limited their use to the three main routes from London to Bristol, Plymouth and Birmingham. The Hornby model is beautifully trimmed with brass fittings and is tender powered by a Type 5 ringfield motor. |
2005 | Cab detail, sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1993 | Type 5 Ringfield |
1994 | Type 5 Ringfield |
2005 | Five pole skew wound. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1994 | £67.10 |
2005 | £88.99 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.082 King Class Locomotive - King James II - 1993
R.082 King Class Locomotive - King James II - 1994
R.2460 King Class Locomotive - King James II - 2005
King Class Locomotive - King James II on ebay UK 
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Hornby OO Gauge GWR 4-6-0 King James I DCC READY BRAND NEW UNUSED - Fixed Price
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HORNBY R3331 King Class James 1 GWR 6011 locomotive train 00 OO guage - Auction
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hornby 6008 GRW King James 11 4-6-0 digtal - Auction
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R2460 Hornby OO Gauge GWR 'King James II' 6008 with Real Coal & Weathered by TMC - Fixed Price
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R3331 Hornby OO Gauge GWR 4-6-0 King James I 6000 Class Coal TMC Weathered - Fixed Price
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Hornby R3331 GWR King Class "KING JAMES I" No.6011 DCC Ready - Store Inventory
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HORNBY R3331 1:76 OO SCALE GWR 6011 King James I King Class4-6-0 Green DCC Ready - Fixed Price
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Hornby R3331 GWR King Class "King James I" No. 6011 DCC Ready NEW - Store Inventory
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hornby r3331 gwr 4-6-0 king class king james 1 no 6011 dcc ready - Store Inventory
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oo gauge Hornby King James I - Great Western 6011 Lined Green - DCC FITTED - Store Inventory
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HORNBY :- R3331 GWR KING CLASS 'KING JAMES I ' 6011 Brand New & Boxed - Store Inventory
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Hornby R3331 GWR King Class "King James I" No.6011 DCC Ready - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Eastleigh, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £105.00 GBP Time Left: 28d 13h 51m 5s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R3331 GWR 4-6-0 King James I 6000 Class Locomotive OO Gauge - Store Inventory
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HORNBY 00 GAUGE - R3331 - GWR KING CLASS "KING JAMES I" STEAM LOCOMOTIVE - NEW - Fixed Price
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HORNBY R082 GWR 4-6-0 KING JAMES II 6008 TENDER DRIVE IN FULL WORKING ORDER! - Fixed Price
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HORNBY GWR KING JAMES 1 6011 (DETAILED LINESIDE WEATHERED) R3331 - Store Inventory
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HORNBY OO R3331 STEAM LOCO GWR 4-6-0 KING JAMES I 6000 CLASS HRR3331 - Fixed Price
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Hornby OO scale R2460 GWR King class "King James ll" excellent condition - Fixed Price
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