Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King Charles I
6010
Years Released:
1996
1997
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: King Class Locomotive - King Charles I
Running Number: 6010
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.
Available only in train sets.
Models Produced: * 9,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
Running Number: 6010
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.
Available only in train sets.
Models Produced: * 9,000
* 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. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 942 - June 2022
Previous: 1186 - May 2022
Movement:
(+244)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 942 - June 2022
Previous: 1186 - May 2022
Movement:
(+244)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.845 |
King Class Locomotive - King Charles I |
| 1997 | R.845 |
King Class Locomotive - King Charles I |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1996 1997 | Cornish Riviera Express Train Set |
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)
Catalogue Images (2)
R.845 King Class Locomotive - King Charles I - 1996
R.845 King Class Locomotive - King Charles I - 1997
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