Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King James II
6008
Years Released:
1993
1994
2005
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: King Class Locomotive - King James II
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
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
 1993 1994 |
 2005 |
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
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: 998 - December 2023
Previous: 860 - November 2023
Movement:
(-138)
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: 998 - December 2023
Previous: 860 - November 2023
Movement:
(-138)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | R.082 |
King Class Locomotive - King James II |
| 1994 | R.082 |
King Class Locomotive - King James II |
| 2005 | R.2460 |
King Class Locomotive - King James II |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1994 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 2005 | Five pole skew wound. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 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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