Model Year Details
1984 - King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
6013
Model: King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII (Overall Model page)
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
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.
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
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.
Year: 1984
Catalogue Number: R.349
Year Information: Model includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Scale Catalogue 1984 - 30th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 30th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £32.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 111 - May 2022
Previous: 94 - April 2022
Movement:
(-17)
Catalogue Number: R.349
Year Information: Model includes crew figures and vacuum pipes.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Scale Catalogue 1984 - 30th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 30th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £32.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 111 - May 2022
Previous: 94 - April 2022
Movement:
(-17)
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 |
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