HORNBY LMS Princess Coronation Class 4-6-2 6222 'Queen Mary' - Era 3 Locomotive

The LMS 'Coronation' Class were an enlarged and improved version of William Stanier's earlier LMS 'Princess Royal' Class, specifically designed for power and were the most powerful steam locomotives ever used in Britain at 2,511 dbhp on test. The intention from the start was to use them on express services between London Euston and Glasgow Central, with their duties including the hauling of a proposed non-stop express, subsequently named the Coronation Scot.

The first ten locomotives of the 'Coronation's were built in a streamlined form in 1937 by the addition of a steel streamlined casing. While many 'Princess Coronation' locomotives have been preserved, sadly 'Queen Mary', which was rare for the Class in that it was named after a Queen rather than a Princess, was withdrawn in October 1963 and scrapped in November.

The model in the box is a 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge Plastic Pieces locomotive, operated by the LMS (London Midland and Scottish Railway) and represents an Era 3 Grouping (1923-1947) steam locomotive.

The 'Coronation' Class locomotives were designed by William Stanier, who had previously created the 'Princess Royal' Class. The 'Coronation' Class were an enlarged and improved version of the earlier design, with a focus on increased power output. On test, these locomotives achieved an impressive 2,511 dbhp (Drawbar Horsepower), making them the most powerful steam locomotives ever used in Britain.

From the outset, the 'Coronation' Class were intended to be used on express services between London Euston and Glasgow Central. Their primary duty was to haul a proposed non-stop express, which was subsequently named the 'Coronation Scot'. The streamlined design of the first ten locomotives, introduced in 1937, was likely to enhance the locomotives' performance and efficiency on these high-speed services.

While many of the 'Princess Coronation' locomotives have been preserved, the fate of 'Queen Mary' was less fortunate. This particular locomotive was rare within the class, as it was named after a Queen rather than a Princess. Sadly, 'Queen Mary' was withdrawn from service in October 1963 and scrapped the following month.

The model in the box represents the LMS 'Coronation' Class steam locomotive in 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge. This scale and gauge are commonly used for model railway enthusiasts, allowing them to recreate the impressive size and power of these historic locomotives in a smaller, more manageable format.

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