Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King George I
6006
Years Released:
1997
1998
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: King Class Locomotive - King George I
Running Number: 6006
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: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997 1998
Running Number: 6006
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: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997 1998
 1997 1998 |
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: 2706 - August 2023
Previous: 2625 - July 2023
Movement:
(-81)
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: 2706 - August 2023
Previous: 2625 - July 2023
Movement:
(-81)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | R.2022 |
King Class Locomotive - King George I |
| 1998 | R.2022 |
King Class Locomotive - King George I |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | King Class Locomotive | March 1998 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1997 | The King Class locomotive was said by G.W.R. to be the most powerful passenger engine in the country. It is presented here in the G.W.R. livery of 1928-1934 with the single chimney of that period. Powered by a ringfield motor. |
| 1998 | The King Class locomotive was said by G.W.R. to be the most powerful passenger engine in the country. It is presented here in the G.W.R. livery of 1928-1934 with the single chimney of that period. Ringfield motor in the tender. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Ringfield (located in the tender) |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1998 | £74.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2022 King Class Locomotive - King George I - 1997
R.2022 King Class Locomotive - King George I - 1998
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