Hornby R2309

Great Western Railway 6000 6028 “King George VI”, British Railways (Blue)

Last updated: 21 May 2026

Catalogue

Builder: Hornby
Catalogue No.: R2309 Special
Category: Steam Locomotives
Scale: OO
Finish: Pristine

Locomotive

Tooling: Hornby (2003)
Operator: British Railways
Livery: Blue
Running No.: 6028
Name: King George VI
Era: 4. British Railways Early Emblem
DCC: Not compatible
Motor: Ringfield
Curve: 2nd Radius (438mm) +
Length: 274 mm

Prototype

Class: Great Western Railway 6000
Traction: Steam
Built: 1927–1936
Total produced: 31
Ordered by: Great Western Railway
Built by: Great Western Railway
Built at: Swindon
Built: 1930
Withdrawn: 1962
Length of service: 32.3 years
Running numbers: GWR 6028, BR 6028
Names: King George VI

Left Front Three Quarter View | © Hornby

Side Elevation Right Direction | © Hornby

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