If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

6024 King Edward 1

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Champion Lodge, Sep 16, 2024.

Page 7 of 7
  1. Penricecastle

    Penricecastle Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2007
    Messages:
    300
    Likes Received:
    150
    It's still got the lower "main line" elliptical double chimney. Hopefully they'll paint it in BR green, rather than GWR livery, although if they've removed the smoke box door numberplate brackets, it does hint that GWR livery might be likely. I hope that isn't the case, a double chimney King only looks correct to me in BR livery. Just my views.
     
    Penricecastle, Apr 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
    #121
    Evening Star, Fireboxchaserphotography, Johnme101 and 4 others like this.
  2. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2008
    Messages:
    2,939
    Likes Received:
    1,180
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Location:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I think those images appear to come from an account on YouTube, who posted a YouTube short of the loco moving. Glad to see 6024 in steam again.

    Personally I hope it does end up in matching GWR livery to 5029, because (in my opinion at least) the mainline scene needs a bit more livery variety beyond BR ones (5029 and 926 on the NYMR are, I think, the only non BR liveried locos main line operational and the latter is only registered for Whitby services). On a personal note I was only about 3/4 years old when 6024 carried GWR livery last time and would be a nice difference to 6023's BR Express Passenger Blue and 6000's BR Express Passenger Green liveries.

    My experiences with Kings have been limited to just 6023 at Didcot once and seeing 6000 at York, so hopefully I can experience 6024 very soon. It'll be interesting to see how they arrange work for 6024 and 5029 going forward.
     
    Dan Hill, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:34 AM
    #122
    S.A.C. Martin, ghost, acorb and 5 others like this.
  3. acorb

    acorb Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2007
    Messages:
    3,439
    Likes Received:
    5,767
    Location:
    Powys
    Very pleased to see this loco on the way back, the mainline has been missing a King - the ultimate GWR design. There was the disappointment of 6023 becoming heritage line only, & never getting to prove its new chimney draughting arrangement - 6024 has been away far longer than anyone expected. 6023 gave very brief glimpses of its potential, but ultimately was never able to get out of second gear.
    Performance wise, I don't think 6024 has anything to prove in the south west where it still holds the Plymouth to Exeter record. In the right hands, 6024 was a match for any pacific.
    In the north...well let's say she has unfinished business!!
     
    acorb, Apr 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM
    #123
    JBTEvans, S.A.C. Martin, class8mikado and 9 others like this.
  4. Neil campion

    Neil campion New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2026
    Messages:
    7
    Likes Received:
    9
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Bovey Tracey
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Have we had any word from lsl on the actual livery she is going to have?
     
    Neil campion, Apr 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
    #124
  5. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    10,647
    Likes Received:
    10,846
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Alderan !
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    As I understand matters

    60007 and 61306 will be at Bishops lydeard for the Riviera's and presumably northbound Marches
    70000 and 71000 at Southall for tours with steam on from the London area
    and presumably
    60532 and 34046 at Crewe for tours with Steam on from there

    There was a suggestion (and I stress a suggestion) 5029 may go and have a stint of preserved line running over the summer

    The $10000 question is where we see 6024 . Even narrowed I suspect will gauge close to a Castle which may be a limiting factor

    5029 looked superb in Devon last summer and the dream combination is 6024 and 5029 working the Riviera's
     
    Sidmouth, Apr 9, 2026 at 9:54 AM
    #125
    GOEdwards and silversteellady like this.
  6. Neil campion

    Neil campion New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2026
    Messages:
    7
    Likes Received:
    9
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Bovey Tracey
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Really was hoping to see 5029 or 6024 on the Rivieras this year
     
    Neil campion, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM
    #126
Page 7 of 7

Share This Page