Model Details
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI
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6244
Years Released:
1971
1971c
1972
1973
1973c
1974
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Running Number: 6244
Category: Steam Locomotives
![Steam Locomotives](category_images_small/steam.jpg)
Locomotive Class: 8P Coronation Class
![8P Coronation Class](class_images/coronation_streamlined.jpg)
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](wheels/wheel_462.jpg)
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1971_small.jpg)
1971 1971c 1972
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1973_small.jpg)
1973 1973c
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1974
![]() 1971 1971c 1972 |
![]() 1973 1973c 1974 |
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
![London Midland & Scottish Railway](logos/lms.jpg)
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
![L.M.S. Crimson](livery_images_small/lms_crimson.jpg)
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 281 - December 2023
Previous: 142 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (4)
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1971 | An alternative choice of three names, Queen Elizabeth, Duchess of Rutland and City of Edinburgh is provided with each locomotive. |
1972 | An alternative choice of three names, Queen Elizabeth, Duchess of Rutland and City of Edinburgh is provided with each locomotive. |
1973 | Magnadhesion and wire handrails. |
1974 | Fitted with Magnadhesion. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1974 | X.03 |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1971 | 115/- |
1972 | £6.85 |
1973 | £6.85 |
1974 | £8.95 |
YEAR | AUST PRICE |
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1972 | $23.50 |
YEAR | CAN PRICE |
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1971c | $20.00 |
1973c | $35.00 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.871 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI - 1971
R.871 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI - 1971c
R.871 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI - 1972
R.871 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI - 1973
R.871 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI - 1973c
R.871 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - King George VI - 1974
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