Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King George I
6006
Years Released:
2006
2007
(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:
2006 2007
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:
2006 2007
 2006 2007 |
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Roundel
Logo Years: 1934 - 1942
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: 2319 - March 2018
Previous: 1227 - February 2018
Movement:
(-1092)
Logo: G.W.R. Roundel
Logo Years: 1934 - 1942
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: 2319 - March 2018
Previous: 1227 - February 2018
Movement:
(-1092)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | R.2544 |
King Class Locomotive - King George I |
| 2007 | R.2544 |
King Class Locomotive - King George I |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Cab detail, sprung buffers. |
| 2007 | Cab detail, sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2007 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2544 King Class Locomotive - King George I - 2006
R.2544 King Class Locomotive - King George I - 2007
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