Model Details

King Class Locomotive - King Charles I

U.K.
6010

King Class Locomotive - King Charles I

Years Released: 1996 1997 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: King Class Locomotive - King Charles I
Running Number: 6010
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: King 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
4-6-0
Model Information: Length - 10 3/4 inches - 27.4cm.
Available only in train sets.
Models Produced: * 9,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1996 1997

1996 1997
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.

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Previous: 528 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1996 R.845 1996
King Class Locomotive - King Charles I
1997 R.845 1997
King Class Locomotive - King Charles I

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS TRAIN SET
1996 1997 Cornish Riviera Express Train Set

Related Service Sheets (3)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
112A GWR 4-6-0 Locomotive King Class July 1994
112A (Back) GWR 4-6-0 Locomotive King Class - Back July 1994
206 King Class Locomotive March 1998

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R.845 - King Class Locomotive - King Charles I - 1996
R.845 King Class Locomotive - King Charles I - 1996

R.845 - King Class Locomotive - King Charles I - 1997
R.845 King Class Locomotive - King Charles I - 1997


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