BR GWR 7800

Built by GWR, BR

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Length

18.83 m

61 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1938–1950

30 units

Axle arrangement

2'C' h2

Overview of the BR GWR 7800

Discover the GWR 7800, a classic steam locomotive that served the Great Western Railway and British Rail. Built between 1938 and 1950, this robust engine exemplifies British railway engineering of its era.

With its 4-6-0 Whyte notation and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the GWR 7800 is a distinctive symbol of historical rail transport. Its impressive dimensions, measuring 18.83 meters in length and 3.96 meters in height, command attention.

Weighing 70 tonnes and boasting a tractive effort of 122 kN, this locomotive was a powerful workhorse capable of handling significant loads on the railway network. Explore the enduring legacy of this iconic British steam engine.

BR GWR 7800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GWR, BR · 1938–195030 units
Tractive effort	122 kN27,427 lbf	27,427 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'C' h2
Whyte notation	4-6-0
Length	18.83 m61 ft 9 in	61 ft 9 in
Height	3.96 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	70 t154,323 lb	154,323 lb