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1973c - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI

U.K.
6244

Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI

Model: Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 6244
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: 8P Coronation 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
4-6-2
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
London Midland & Scottish Railway
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
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: 1973c
Catalogue Number: R.871
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways Canadian Model Railways 1973 Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: ---
Hornby Railways Canadian Model Railways 1973 Edition
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Can Price List: $35.00

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Model Year Details (6)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1971 R.871 1971
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI
1971c R.871 1971c
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI
1972 R.871 1972
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI
1973 R.871 1973
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI
1973c R.871 1973c
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI
1974 R.871 1974
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI

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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