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King Class Locomotive - King Richard I

6027

King Class Locomotive - King Richard I

Years Released: 1988 1989 1990 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: King Class Locomotive - King Richard I
Running Number: 6027
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: ---
Models Produced: * 4,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1988 1989 1990

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: 473 - August 2019
Previous: 573 - July 2019
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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1988	R.292	King Class Locomotive - King Richard I
1989	R.292	King Class Locomotive - King Richard I
1990	R.292	King Class Locomotive - King Richard I

Related Service Sheets (4)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
104	Tender Drive Motor Type 3 - R.063, R.065, R.066, R.078, R.842	June 1978
104 (Back)	Tender Drive Motor Type 3 - R.063, R.065, R.066, R.078, R.842 - Back	June 1978
112	4-6-0 King Edward 1 - R.078	September 1978
112 (Back)	4-6-0 King Edward 1 - R.078 - Back	September 1978