Model Details

King Class Locomotive - King William III

U.K.
6007

King Class Locomotive - King William III

Years Released: 2006 2007 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: King Class Locomotive - King William III
Running Number: 6007
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 - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2006 2007

2006 2007
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.

Model Ranking:
Current: 2596 - December 2023
Previous: 2550 - November 2023
Movement: (-46)

Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2006 R.2530 2006
King Class Locomotive - King William III
2007 R.2530 2007
King Class Locomotive - King William III

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2006 Sprung buffers.
2007 Sprung buffers.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2006 Five pole skew wound.
2007 Five pole skew wound.

Catalogue Images (2)

R.2530 - King Class Locomotive - King William III - 2006
R.2530 King Class Locomotive - King William III - 2006

R.2530 - King Class Locomotive - King William III - 2007
R.2530 King Class Locomotive - King William III - 2007


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