Description

HORNBY BR, CLASS 6000, 4-6-0, 6009 ‘KING CHARLES II’ – ERA TBC

Product Overview

• Model: Hornby R30364
• Locomotive: BR 6000 King Class, 4-6-0, No. 6009 “King Charles II”
• Era: 5 (British Railways period)
• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Gauge: OO (16.5mm)

• Historical Background

  • Built in March 1928 as part of the GWR King Class series (1927–1930), named after English royalty.
  • Known for its taper boilers, copper-capped chimneys, and brass bonnet safety valves.
  • Operated mainly on the West of England main line.
  • Post-nationalisation, it received a BR Black livery, Alfloc water treatment in 1954, and
    • double chimney in 1956.
    • Withdrawn in 1962 and scrapped at Cashmore’s.
• Country of Origin: UK