Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King Henry VI (Royal Doulton)

6018
Years Released:
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 6018
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: 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 - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
Models Produced: * 3,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1996
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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: 1927 - December 2020
Previous: 887 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1996 | R.650 |
![]() King Class Locomotive - King Henry VI (Royal Doulton) |
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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1996 | Limited to 3,000 |
Related Service Sheets (3)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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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 |
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1996 | Built: Swindon Works June 1928 Withdrawn: 1962 The King Class locomotives were claimed by the GWR to be the most powerful passenger engines in the country. The GWR re-introduced their fully lined livery and simplified the company insignia after the war which the Kings carried until nationalisation. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1996 | £99.99 |
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R.650 King Class Locomotive - King Henry VI (Royal Doulton) - 1996
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