Gauge 3 GWR King Class
The GWR King Class
Designed by C.B.Collett the King Class was introduced in 1927.
Regional railway companies were very conscious of their image
and actively sought to win the publicity war against their
rivals. The introduction of the King, with its 40,000lb tractive
effort, allowed GWR to trumpet once again that they possessed
the most powerful locomotives in Britain. During development
Chief Mechanical Engineer Collett requested an increase in the
20 to axle loading limit to 22.5 tons so that he could build a
larger engine. This was agreed and work was commenced by the
Civil Engineer to strengthen bridges along the West of England
line. The weight of the King did, however, initially restrict it
to just three routes, Paddington/Plymouth, Paddington/Bristol
and Paddington/Birmingham. Additional routes were added in BR
days. The Kings always headed the most prestigious trains until
their withdrawal in 1962. A variety of liveries were carried
including GWR green, BR blue and BR lined green.
G3 - The Premier Garden Railway Gauge
Discover the timeless charm of your very own Gauge 3 garden
railway. What could be better than a layout on your doorstep? G3
is the largest of the scenic garden railway gauges and the
natural choice for those looking for the ultimate. The models
have an undeniable presence that cannot be matched by smaller
gauges. Gas-fired models use near silent ceramic burners
incorporating a mica fire door window so you can view the fire.
Enjoy the satisfying atmospheric glow inside the cab as daylight
starts to fade. At nearly three times the size of Gauge 1 (by
volume) you can clearly discern the authentic beat of multi
cylinder engines and hear a very satisfying chuff echoing from
the smoke box. Gauge 3 is ideal for ground-level running and
brings a new level of realism and beauty to your garden railway.
Silver soldered copper boiler
Gas fired, ceramic burner
Walschaerts valve gear |
Summary Specification
Etched brass body
Lubricator
Sprung axles
Cylinder drain cocks
Hand-pump and axle pump
4 working cylinders
Reverser
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The Model
This 4 cylinder, gas-fired, live steam locomotive represents
excellent value at just £6,660.00 + p&p. Whether you are
inclined to collect and showcase your models, or run with a rake
of scale coaches on your very own garden railway, the King Class
fits the bill. It is a handsome display model and one capable of
pulling substantial loads around your track. The model comes
complete with a silver soldered copper boiler, hydraulically
tested to twice working pressure. All boilers are supplied with
a manufacturer's shell test certificate. As testament to our
confidence in the models we provide a full 5 year warranty on
every product.
We've presently booked factory capacity for the manufacture
of just 25 hand-built models. Order reservations will be
accepted on a first come, first served basis. We are pleased
to offer a choice of names and liveries.
SAVE £666!
BUY NOW FOR JUST £5,994.00
Gauge 3 Society Members are entitled to
10% discount on this product. If already a member quote your
membership number when ordering. If not already a member enjoy
12 months free membership by applying at
freeg3.co.uk No purchase necessary.
Delivery and Payment
Arrangements.....
These superb 4 cylinder live steam models are hand-built to
order.
Reserve your model now with a deposit of just £995.00. We will
request a stage payment of £2,250 in October 2025 as the build
of your model progresses, a further stage payment of £2,250 in
December and a final payment of £499 in March 2026 when your
model is scheduled to complete.
Save £95.00.
FREE p&p for
any order received within 21 days.
FREE! 36" OF DISPLAY TRACK WHEN YOU ORDER THE KING CLASS
OFFERED COURTESY OF CLIFF BARKER. WORTH £17.50.
ORDER RESERVATION
Order
Reservation/Checkout Section
To place your order reservation and pay the deposit of
£995 now please use the order section below.
On receipt of your deposit we will contact you to
confirm your choice of livery and locomotive number.
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Prices and Shipping Worldwide
We are happy to ship your locomotive by air
direct to you wherever you live in the world.
UK £5,994.00 (free shipping)
EU £4,995.00 + £95.00 shipping. Total £5,090.00
USA £4,995.00 + £145.00 shipping. Total £5,140.00
ROW £4,995.00 + £195.00 shipping. Total £5,190.00
UK prices include VAT at 20%
EU, USA and ROW customers may be
subject to Duty/Tax on importation.
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Request your free brochure today
Request your free brochure
today by e-mail or telephone.
Telephone: 01327 705 259
E-mail: info@silvercrestmodels.co.uk
T’s & C’s
The manufacture and assembly of this ready-to-run live steam
model is a complex organisational task. We always prioritise
quality over speed and the timetable for delivery represents our
best estimate at the time of your order reservation. Delivery
timing may vary by up to 16 weeks from the dates stated. We will
keep you informed. In line with our policy of continuous
improvement we reserve the right to improve the design of the
model and upgrade materials used as appropriate during
manufacture. Your order is accepted in accordance with T & C’s
on website. While every effort will be made to complete the
model build by the date indicated, time is not the essence of
the contract.
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