Model Year Details
1972 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI
6244
Model: Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 6244
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 8P Coronation 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: ---
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
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.
Running Number: 6244
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 8P Coronation 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: ---
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
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.
Year: 1972
Catalogue Number: R.871
Year Information: An alternative choice of three names, Queen Elizabeth, Duchess of Rutland and City of Edinburgh is provided with each locomotive.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby Model Railways - Edition 18
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 18th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £6.85
Aust Price List: $23.50
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 163 - October 2023
Previous: 189 - September 2023
Movement:
(+26)
Catalogue Number: R.871
Year Information: An alternative choice of three names, Queen Elizabeth, Duchess of Rutland and City of Edinburgh is provided with each locomotive.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby Model Railways - Edition 18
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 18th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £6.85
Aust Price List: $23.50
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 163 - October 2023
Previous: 189 - September 2023
Movement:
(+26)
Model Year Details (6)
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | X.04 Mark IV Motor | April 1968 |
| 76 | Chassis, Bogie & Pony Truck - R.850, R.855 | June 1969 |
| 89 | 4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855, R.871 | June 1974 |
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