13K views · 443 reactions | The Magnificent GWR Castle Class – Kings...

144K views · 6.7K reactions | This locomotive was built in 1942 and withdrawn in 1965. It is a GWR 2884 class locomotive, number 3850. These locomotives were designed mainly to pull heavy freight trains. Seen here at Quorn & Woodhouse station on a recent visit to the Great Central Railway. | Adrian Watson | Facebook

72K views · 1.2K reactions | The Magnificent GWR Manor Class – A True...

108 reactions · 4 comments | Class 43 power car. Operated by GWR. #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting #class43 | Adrian Watson | Facebook

The Mighty GWR 4200 Class – The Workhorses of the Welsh Valleys 🌄 Built for strength, stamina, and sheer pulling power, the GWR 4200 Class were some of the toughest tank engines ever to run on Britain’s railways. Designed specifically for the steep gradients and heavy coal trains of South Wales, these 2-8-0T brutes became the backbone of mineral traffic across the region. With their chunky frames, huge water tanks, and incredible tractive effort, the 4200s were perfectly suited to the demanding

🚂🟢 The Giants of the Welsh Coalfields The GWR 4200 Class 2-8-0 tank locomotives were built for hard work – hauling heavy coal trains across the steep gradients of South Wales. Designed by George Jackson Churchward, they became legendary for their strength, reliability, and sheer pulling power. 🎥 In this video, we explore the history of the 4200 Class – from their introduction in 1910 to their long service life, and how a number of these rugged locomotives survive today in preservation. 💬 Hav

1.3K views · 50 reactions | ✨ The Magnificent GWR Castle Class –...