Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King William III
6007
Years Released:
2006
2007
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: King Class Locomotive - King William III
Running Number: 6007
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:
2006 2007
Running Number: 6007
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:
2006 2007
 2006 2007 |
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: 2596 - December 2023
Previous: 2550 - November 2023
Movement:
(-46)
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: 2596 - December 2023
Previous: 2550 - November 2023
Movement:
(-46)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | R.2530 |
King Class Locomotive - King William III |
| 2007 | R.2530 |
King Class Locomotive - King William III |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Sprung buffers. |
| 2007 | Sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2007 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2530 King Class Locomotive - King William III - 2006
R.2530 King Class Locomotive - King William III - 2007
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