Model Details
Coronation Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Abercorn

6234
Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Running Number: 6234
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: 8P Duchess Class

Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced by the LMS in 1937, the Coronation / Duchess Class remains the most powerful steam locomotives built in Britain. Early locomotives in the class were built with streamlined casings that were later removed; while later built locomotives never received the distinctive casings. More...
Weight: 161 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Heavy Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 20,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1980 1981

1982
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Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.M.S. Crimson

Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.
Model Ranking:
Current: 446 - December 2020
Previous: 197 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1980 | R.305 |
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1981 | R.305 |
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1982 | R.305 |
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Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1980 1981 | Duchess Mail Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (5)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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111A | 4-6-2 Coronation Class | June 1992 |
111A (Back) | 4-6-2 Coronation Class - Back | June 1992 |
HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1980 | Includes crew figures and vacuum pipes. |
1981 | The headcode lamps light up and the intricate movenent of the valve gear is most impressive. Crew figures and vacuum pipes included. |
1982 | Limited availability, last year of model run. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1980 | Ringfield |
1981 | Ringfield |
1982 | Ringfield |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1980 | £24.95 |
1981 | £27.95 |
1982 | £30.50 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.305 Coronation Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Abercorn - 1980
R.305 Coronation Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Abercorn - 1981
R.305 Coronation Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Abercorn - 1982
Coronation Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Abercorn on ebay UK 
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WRENN & Hornby Dublo City/Duchess Class "Duchess of Abercorn" Name Plates - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Sheringham, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £20.00 GBP Time Left: 2d 20h 49m 37s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R305 “Duchess of Abercorn” LMS No 6234 Unmarked Maroon Working front ligh - Auction
![]() Location: Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £55.00 GBP Time Left: 3d 9h 53m 35s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby 00 R305 LMS 6234 4-6-2 Duchess of Abercorn Loco & Tender, Spares/Repair - Auction
![]() Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £20.00 GBP Time Left: 4d 19h 43m 42s Bids: 1 |
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Hornby TMC Special Edition LMS Duchess Class DUCHESS OF ABERCORN Pristine Editio - Auction
![]() Location: Torquay, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £95.00 GBP Time Left: 5d 11h 21m 6s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY Locomotive LMS 4-6-2 DUCHESS OF ABERCORN with red neon boiler glow - Auction
![]() Location: Dereham, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £26.99 GBP Time Left: 5d 12h 59m 19s Bids: 0 |
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Vintage Hornby 6234 'Duchess of Abercorn' in great condition - Auction
![]() Location: Harpenden, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £40.00 GBP Time Left: 5d 15h 56m 5s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R305 - LMS Maroon 4-6-2 LOCO "DUCHESS OF ABERCORN" 6234 & TENDER - Boxed - Auction
![]() Location: Larkhall, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £49.99 GBP Time Left: 6d 18h 44m 52s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY LMS DUCHESS RED LOCO BODY ONLY - DUCHESS OF ABERCORN - No.2 - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Winsford, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £22.95 GBP Time Left: 7d 10h 59m 11s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R305 R066 LMS DUCHESS OF ABERCORN BODY / CHASSIS SPARES REPAIR 00 GAUGE - Auction
![]() Location: Hinckley, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £4.95 GBP Time Left: 9d 16h 3m 48s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R.305 LMS Crimson lake 4-6-2 Locomotive Duchess of Abercorn 6234, 'boxed' - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Poole, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £54.00 GBP Time Left: 12d 14h 17m 1s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY LMS DUCHESS RED LOCO BODY ONLY - DUCHESS OF ABERCORN - No.1 - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Winsford, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £29.75 GBP Time Left: 12d 19h 13m 0s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY RAILWAYS 00 Gauge R305 LMS Coronation Class DUCHESS OF ABERCORN - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Taunton, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £52.99 GBP Time Left: 13d 17h 1m 47s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY OO GAUGE DUTCHESS CLASS "DUTCHESS OF ABERCORN" - CHASSIS MADE IN CHINA. - - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £59.99 GBP Time Left: 14d 5h 22m 1s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby LMS maroon Duchess of Abercorn 6234. Zero 1 chip fitted - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Twickenham, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £59.00 GBP Time Left: 14d 19h 41m 52s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R305 LMS 4-6-2 DUCHESS CLASS LOCOMOTIVE 6234 DUCHESS of ABERCORN nx - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Warwick, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £49.50 GBP Time Left: 16d 16h 16m 44s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby 00 Duchess Class 8P Abercorn Locomotive Complete Loco & Tender body vgc - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Stockport, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £23.99 GBP Time Left: 24d 18h 13m 33s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby LMS 6234 R305 Duchess Of Abercorn Coronation Class - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Stourbridge, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £50.00 GBP Time Left: 25d 13h 18m 51s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY 00 GAUGE R305 LMS CORONATION CLASS LOCO 6234 DUCHESS OF ABERCORN 4-6-2 - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £45.00 GBP Time Left: 26d 15h 5m 55s Bids: 0 |
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R305 Duchess Class 4-6-2 6234 'Duchess of Abercorn' in LMS Maroon- Used - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Glenrothes, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £75.00 GBP Time Left: 29d 13h 12m 41s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY RAILWAYS 00 Gauge R305 LMS Coronation Class DUCHESS OF ABERCORN - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Keighley, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £60.00 GBP Time Left: 29d 13h 25m 24s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY/GB BR GREEN DUCHESS OF ABERCORN REPAINT/MODIFIED BODY/TENDER/TOP Y/462 - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Dunfermline, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £17.99 GBP Time Left: 29d 13h 41m 58s Bids: 0 |
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230720/72 Hornby LMS 6234 Duchess of Abercorn Body Only - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Stonehouse, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £14.99 GBP Time Left: 29d 17h 32m 45s Bids: 0 |
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