Model Details
Coronation Class Locomotive - City Of Saint Albans (Royal Doulton)

6253
Years Released:
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 6253
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: 8P Duchess Class

Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced by the LMS in 1937, the Coronation / Duchess Class remains the most powerful steam locomotives built in Britain. Early locomotives in the class were built with streamlined casings that were later removed; while later built locomotives never received the distinctive casings. More...
Weight: 161 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Heavy Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: 1946 - Time For A Change - 50th Anniversary Collection A commemorative limited edition of plates and locomotives commissioned by Hornby Railways in association with the Royal Doulton Company. By the end of the Second World War the four major railway companies were near to bankruptcy with their resources virtually exhausted. However the end of the war was a time for celebration and new beginnings. The austerity years were now behind them and it was time for change. A fresh look and a revitalisation plan were the orders of the day and as a first step in this process each of the railway companies, in their own way, set about the task of reliverying their locomotive stock. Each locomotive and plate set is limited to a 3000 production run. A numbered certificate corresponding to the hand applied number on the reverse of each plate is also included.
Length - 11 3/4 inches - 29.9cm.
Models Produced: * 2,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1996
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Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.M.S. Black

Livery Details: Black with yellow lettering and red lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3413 - January 2021
Previous: 2764 - December 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1996 | R.459 |
![]() Coronation Class Locomotive - City Of Saint Albans (Royal Doulton) |
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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1996 | Limited to 3,000 |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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111A | 4-6-2 Coronation Class | June 1992 |
111A (Back) | 4-6-2 Coronation Class - Back | June 1992 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1996 | Built: Crewe September 1946 Withdrawn: January 1963 The fully lined black was applied in 1946 which remained until the locomotive was reliveried in BR green in 1954. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1996 | £99.99 |
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R.459 Coronation Class Locomotive - City Of Saint Albans (Royal Doulton) - 1996
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