A gauge 1 model of a 4-6-2 tender locomotive No 6244 ‘King George VI’

A gauge 1 model of a London Midland and Scottish streamlined Princess Coronation Class 4-6-2 tender locomotive No 6244 King George VI, to the Sir William Stanier design. The model with detailed cab, fluted motion, fitted steps, handrails and vacuum hoses. The six-wheel tender with coal effect panel and coal pusher detailing. 2-rail electric. The model finished in traditional line livery and has an indistinct Cherry label below locomotive cab. Length 75cm.

* The original streamlined shape of the Coronation class arose from tests conducted by the LMS Research Department on Sir William Staniers previous development of the Princess Royal class locomotives. Stanier was said to be ambivalent about the economic value of streamlining, but was aware of the publicity value that such a design would generate.

* Provenance: This lot is part of the late Mr Fred Sansomes Locomotive Collection. Please refer to our printed or electronic catalogue for more information.