GWR King Class 4-6-0 preserved steam locomotive No. 6023 "King Edward II" on shed at night

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The Great Western Railway 6000 Class or King is a class of 4-6-0 steam locomotive designed for express passenger work. The class was designed under the direction of C. B. Collett, as an enlarged version of Collett's Castle Class, which in turn was an enlargement of George Jackson Churchward's Star Class. The first, No. 6000 King George V, appeared in 1927. Their final years in British Railways ownership saw the very best of their performance, particularly on the steep South Devon banks at Dainton, Rattery, and Hemerdon. They were all withdrawn in 1962, Three are preserved.

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Size: 4868px × 3478px
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire UK
Photo credit: © Niall Ferguson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 4-6-0, br, british, edward, gwr, ii, king, locomotive, night, nocturne, preserved, railway, railways, steam, train