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The 30 'King' class 4-6-0s were the GWR's most prestigious express passenger engines, a and the 3 survivors are a huge draw for enthusiasts. This is a fully illustrated history and celebration.
Synopsis
The 30 'King' class 4-6-0s were the GWR's most prestigious express passenger engines. It was introduced in 1927. The most famous was Number 6000 King George V which visited the USA for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad centenary. It was preserved on withdrawal in 1962.