Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King Henry II
6028
Years Released:
2004
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 6028
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 - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2004
2004 |
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: 3283 - December 2023
Previous: 677 - November 2023
Movement: (-2606)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2004 | R.2390 |
King Class Locomotive - King Henry II |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2004 | Cab detail, sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2004 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2390 King Class Locomotive - King Henry II - 2004
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