GWR Collett "King" Class 4-6-0 No.6023 "King Edward II" newly restored in 1949 BR Caledonian Blue livery on the branch shuttle at Didcot, 3 April 2011. No.6000 'King George V' attained the highest ever drawbar horsepower attained by a 'King' - 1,951 edhp. No.6001 'King Edward VII' attained the highest ever speed recorded by a 'King' - 109mph. Both were fitted with 4-row superheaters and double chimneys for their records.
hugh llewelyn
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