Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King George V
6000
Years Released:
1996
1997
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: King Class Locomotive - King George V
Running Number: 6000
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: * 2,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
Running Number: 6000
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: * 2,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
 1996 1997 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Blue (Steam)
Livery Details: Blue with white lining.
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1525 - June 2022
Previous: 741 - May 2022
Movement:
(-784)
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Blue (Steam)
Livery Details: Blue with white lining.
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1525 - June 2022
Previous: 741 - May 2022
Movement:
(-784)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.737 |
King Class Locomotive - King George V |
| 1997 | R.737 |
King Class Locomotive - King George V |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 112A | GWR 4-6-0 Locomotive King Class | July 1994 |
| 112A (Back) | GWR 4-6-0 Locomotive King Class - Back | July 1994 |
| 206 | King Class Locomotive | March 1998 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Possibly the most famous of the old GWR King locomotives. This locomotive gained a bell when visiting the USA for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads Centenary Fair of the Iron Horse in 1927 and much against the wishes of die hard GWR fans, King George V was given an experimental blue livery in 1950. The model mirrors this period and is powered by a ringfield motor. |
| 1997 | A famous member of the old G.W.R. King Class, which gained a bell when visiting the U.S.A. for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads 1927 Centenary Fair of The Iron Horse. The model wears the controversial blue livery which B.R. trialled in the period 1948-1949. It is powered by a ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1997 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1996 | £69.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.737 King Class Locomotive - King George V - 1996
R.737 King Class Locomotive - King George V - 1997
King Class Locomotive - King George V on ebay US 
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