Model Details
Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth
6201
Years Released:
1970
1971
1971c
1972
1973
1973c
1974
1986
1987
1988
1993
1994
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 10 years.
Running Number: 6201
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Princess Class
Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced in 1933, the Princess Class was the first Pacific type locomotive built by the London Midland & Scottish Railway. Purpose designed to cope with the increasing traffic and loads associated with the prestigious “Royal Scot” London to Glasgow passenger service. More...
Weight: 159 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length (93 - 94) - 11 3/4 inches - 29.9cm.
* (86-88) 3,600 solo models produced.
(93-94) 2,400 solo models produced.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1970 1971 1971c 1972
1973 1973c
1974
1986 1987 1988 1993 1994
 1970 1971 1971c 1972 |
 1973 1973c 1974 |
 1986 1987 1988 1993 1994 |
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.
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Movement:
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Model Year Details (10)
Train Sets Included In (2)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Express Freight Set |
| 1971 1972 | Express Passenger Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 149 (Back) | 4-6-2 Princess Class Loco - Back | December 1990 |
| 149A | 4-6-2 Princess Class Loco | June 1992 |
| 59 | Princess Locomotive Chassis - R.53, R.54, R.258 | April 1968 |
| 90 | 4-6-2 Loco Chassis - R.050, R.053, R.258 | June 1974 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2005 | Maintenance | 1973 - Locomotive Care & Maintenance | David Ward |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Locomotive includes crew and a choice of 3 alternative names. |
| 1971 | Exhaust steam sound and Synchrosmoke smoke generator. An alternative choice of 3 names, Princess Louise, Lady Patricia and Duchess Of Kent is provided with each locomotive. |
| 1971c | Loco with crew section and tender. |
| 1972 | Exhaust steam sound and Synchrosmoke smoke generator. An alternative choice of 3 names, Princess Louise, Lady Patricia and Duchess Of Kent is provided with each locomotive. |
| 1973 | Smoke and sound generators, Magnadhesion and nickel plated wheels. |
| 1973c | Locomotive with smoke and exhaust steam sound. |
| 1974 | Fitted with Magnadhesion, Smoke generator and Exhaust steam sound. |
| 1993 | A truely classic model as running in the heyday of the LMS in close competition with the LNER Flying Scotsman. Tender powered by Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.474 and R.475. |
| 1994 | Hornbys top model represents Sir Willian Staniers classic design in the full glory of the crimson lake livery so beloved by LMS enthusiasts. the Princesses ran the 401 miles west coast route between London Euston and Glasgow, Princess Elizabeth once averaging 70mph from start to finish. The model tender is powered by a Type 6 ringfield motor. Suitable coaches are R.474 and R.475. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1973 | X.03 |
| 1974 | X.03 |
| 1993 | Type 6 Ringfield |
| 1994 | Type 6 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 77/- |
| 1971 | 90/- |
| 1972 | £5.85 |
| 1973 | £5.85 |
| 1974 | £8.95 |
| 1986 | £46.99 |
| 1987 | £49.99 |
| 1988 | £54.04 |
| 1994 | £67.10 |
| YEAR | AUST PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1972 | $18.95 |
| YEAR | CAN PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1971c | $20.00 |
| 1973c | $27.00 |
Catalogue Images (10)
R.258G Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1970
R.258NS Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1971
R.258NS Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1971c
R.258AS Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1972
R.258 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1973
R.258 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1973c
R.258 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1974
R.832 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1986
R.832 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1987
R.832 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1988
R.084 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1993
R.084 Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth - 1994
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