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King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII

6013

King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII

Years Released: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.

Model: King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
Running Number: 6013
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: * 13,600 solo models produced and 400 in sets.
Models Produced: * 14,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1980 1981

1982 1983

1984 1985

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

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: 105 - April 2023
Previous: 203 - March 2023
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Model Year Details (6)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1980	R.349	King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
1981	R.349	King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
1982	R.349	King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
1983	R.349	King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
1984	R.349	King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
1985	R.349	King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1980	King Size Set

Related Service Sheets (7)

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
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

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1980	Includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1981	The front bogie with its unusual outside framed leading wheels is diecast in metal. Traditional GWR coppered chimney cap, wire handrails, crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1983	Crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1984	Model includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.
1985	Model includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.