GWR 6000 Class King

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:boilerPressure 250 psi
gptkbp:build_location gptkb:Swindon_Works
gptkbp:build_period 1927–1930
gptkbp:capacity 4,000 imperial gallons
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Charles_Collett
gptkbp:diameter 6 ft 6 in
gptkbp:first_locomotive gptkb:6000_King_George_V
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:coal
gptkbp:gauge standard gauge
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GWR 6000 Class King
gptkbp:introduced 1927
gptkbp:last_withdrawn gptkb:6024_King_Edward_I
gptkbp:length 68 ft 0.5 in
gptkbp:livery BR blue
BR green
GWR green
gptkbp:locomotiveWeight 89.5 long tons
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 100 mph (claimed)
gptkbp:namedAfter British monarchs
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:King_Class
gptkbp:notableEvent 6000 King George V visited the United States in 1927
gptkbp:notableFeature most powerful GWR express passenger locomotive
gptkbp:notableFor London Paddington to Bristol
London Paddington to Plymouth
London Paddington to Shrewsbury
London Paddington to Wolverhampton
gptkbp:notableUnit gptkb:6000_King_George_V
gptkbp:number_series 6000–6029
gptkbp:numberOfEngines 4
16.25 in × 28 in
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Great_Western_Railway
gptkb:British_Railways
gptkbp:powers steam
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:GWR_4073_Class_Castle
gptkbp:preservedUnits gptkb:6000_King_George_V
gptkb:6023_King_Edward_II
gptkb:6024_King_Edward_I
6028 King George VI
6029 King Stephen
gptkbp:primaryUse express passenger
gptkbp:region gptkb:Western_Region
gptkbp:route_availability restricted due to weight
gptkbp:successor none (last and most powerful GWR express class)
gptkbp:tenderWeight 49.15 long tons
gptkbp:totalProduced 30
gptkbp:tractiveEffort 40,300 lbf
gptkbp:wheelArrangement 4-6-0
gptkbp:withdrawn 1962
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Great_Western_Railway_(historical)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7