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Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation

U.K.
6220

Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation

Years Released: 1970 1971 1973 1983 1984 1985 1992 1993 2001 2002 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 10 years.

Model: Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
Running Number: 6220
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: London to Glasgow speed record holder.
Available only in train sets in 1992 and 1993.
* (83-85) 6,500 solo models produced. (92-93) 7,300 produced for sets.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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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. Blue
L.M.S. Blue
Livery Details: Blue with silver lettering and 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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Model Year Details (10)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1970 R.864 1970
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1971 R.864 1971
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1973 R.864 1973
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1983 R.685 1983
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1984 R.685 1984
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1985 R.685 1985
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1992 R.685 1992
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1993 R.685 1993
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
2001 R.2206 2001
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
2002 R.2206 2002
Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS TRAIN SET
1992 1993 Coronation Scot Train Set

Related Service Sheets (7)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
162 4-6-2 Coronation Class June 1992
162 (Back) 4-6-2 Coronation Class - Back June 1992
162A 4-6-2 Locomotive Coronation Class Streamlined March 1994
162A (Back) 4-6-2 Locomotive Coronation Class Streamlined - Back March 1994
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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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1970 Includes crew and an alternative choice of 3 names included with each locomotive.
1971 An alternative choice of 3 names, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and Princess Alexandra is provided with each locomotive.
1973 Magnadhesion and wire handrails.
1984 Model includes vacuum pipe for tender.
1985 Model includes vacuum pipe for tender.
2001 The first of its class (built June 1937) and William Staniers response to the Kings of the GWR and the A4's of the LNER. The first five of these locomotives were specially liveried in blue and were used to haul the prestigious express Coronation Scot train from London to Glasgow. The Hornby model, resplendent in its livery of blue, fairly sparkles with detail and , with the power generated by the 5 pole motor situated in the loco body, can easily handle rake of the blue Coronation coaches. Includes alternative front bogie as R.2179.
2002 The first of its class (built June 1937) and William Staniers response to the Kings of the GWR and the A4's of the LNER. The first five of these locomotives were specially liveried in blue and were used to haul the prestigious express Coronation Scot train from London to Glasgow. The Hornby model, resplendent in its livery of blue, fairly sparkles with detail and , with the power generated by the 5 pole motor situated in the loco body, can easily handle rake of the blue Coronation coaches. Includes alternative front bogie as R.2179.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2001 Five pole skew wound.
2002 Five pole skew wound.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1971 105/-
1973 £6.15
1984 £35.75
1985 £39.75
2002 £86.50

Catalogue Images (10)

R.864 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1970
R.864 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1970

R.864 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1971
R.864 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1971

R.864 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1973
R.864 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1973

R.685 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1983
R.685 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1983

R.685 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1984
R.685 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1984

R.685 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1985
R.685 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1985

R.685 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1992
R.685 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1992

R.685 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1993
R.685 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 1993

R.2206 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 2001
R.2206 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 2001

R.2206 - Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 2002
R.2206 Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation - 2002


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