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: 844 - December 2020
Previous: 528 - November 2020
Movement:
(-316)
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: 844 - December 2020
Previous: 528 - November 2020
Movement:
(-316)
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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Hornby Railways R2460 OO Gauge Loco King James II King Class 4-6-0 DCC Ready - Auction
Location: Llandeilo, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £75.00 GBP Time Left: 1d 1h 14m 35s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY :- R3331 GWR KING CLASS 'KING JAMES I ' 6011 Brand New & Boxed - Store Inventory
Location: Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £136.50 GBP Time Left: 1d 18h 24m 57s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R3331 GWR KING JAMES 1 6011 DCC READY NEW/MINT - Fixed Price
Location: Derby, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £125.00 GBP Time Left: 1d 23h 28m 40s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R2460 GWR 4-6-0 King Class Locomotive 'King James II' - Auction
Location: Kings Langley, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £60.00 GBP Time Left: 2d 1h 7m 31s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R.082 King James II Box Only - Auction
Location: Lutterworth, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £1.98 GBP Time Left: 3d 1h 20m 20s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R3331 ,00 Gauge, Collect King Class 4-6-0 Loco,6011 'King James I' GWR - Store Inventory
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £149.00 GBP Time Left: 8d 22h 59m 5s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R3331 GWR King Class "King James I" No. 6011 DCC Ready NEW - Store Inventory
Location: Eastleigh, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £149.99 GBP Time Left: 13d 0h 43m 11s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R2460 King Class 4-6-0 'King James II' in BR Green Locomotive - Store Inventory
Location: United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £69.00 GBP Time Left: 17d 22h 40m 26s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R.082 GWR LOCO KING JAMES 11 / GEORGE ##### BOX ONLY ##### - Fixed Price
Location: Bradford, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £11.99 GBP Time Left: 17d 23h 19m 28s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby Railways R.082 GWR King James 11 Locomotive in original box - Fixed Price
Location: Solihull, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £50.00 GBP Time Left: 18d 1h 25m 3s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY GWR KING JAMES 1 6011 (DETAILED LINESIDE WEATHERED) R3331 - Store Inventory
Location: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £195.95 GBP Time Left: 21d 5h 24m 46s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby Railways R2460 OO Gauge Loco King James II King Class 4-6-0 DCC Ready NEW - Fixed Price
Location: United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £119.95 GBP Time Left: 22d 22h 1m 10s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R082 00 GWR 4-6-0 King Class Locomotive 6008 'King James II' - Fixed Price
Location: Kidderminster, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £75.00 GBP Time Left: 23d 2h 21m 18s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R3331 GWR King Class 4-6-0 'King James 1 6011' Lined Green Mint Boxed - Fixed Price
Location: Southwold, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £125.00 GBP Time Left: 25d 19h 52m 26s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby GWR King Class King James I 6011 Locomoive - Fixed Price
Location: Gravesend, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £120.00 GBP Time Left: 26d 1h 39m 11s Bids: 0 |
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New Hornby OO Gauge GWR 6000 King Class "King James 1" in GWR Green & lettering - Fixed Price
Location: Carshalton, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £130.00 GBP Time Left: 26d 7h 21m 21s Bids: 0 |
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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: £110.00 GBP Time Left: 26d 21h 40m 19s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R 2460 GWR King Class Steam Loco King James II DCC Ready Boxed Mint - Store Inventory
Location: Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £100.00 GBP Time Left: 28d 21h 39m 38s Bids: 0 |
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