Model Details
King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
6013
Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.
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 |
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: 144 - December 2023
Previous: 90 - November 2023
Movement:
(-54)
Model Year Details (6)
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Ringfield |
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
| 1983 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £23.95 |
| 1981 | £25.95 |
| 1982 | £28.50 |
| 1984 | £32.99 |
Catalogue Images (6)
R.349 King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII - 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
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