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Steam locomotive

GWR 3200

Built by GWR

Weight
49 t
108,026 lb
Length
17.13 m
56 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1936–1939
30 units
Axle arrangement
2'B' h2

Overview of the GWR 3200

Discover the GWR 3200, a classic 4-4-0 steam locomotive built by the Great Western Railway in the United Kingdom.

Constructed between 1936 and 1939, this impressive engine features a standard gauge of 1435 mm, embodying the pinnacle of British railway engineering during its era.

Measuring 17.13 meters in length, 2.68 meters in width, and 3.91 meters in height, the GWR 3200 is a substantial machine. Its weight of 49 tons and a tractive effort of 84 kN highlight its robust performance capabilities.

Known also by its UIC classification 2'B' h2, the GWR 3200 represents a significant chapter in steam locomotion history, showcasing the technological advancements of its time.

GWR 3200 technical specifications

Value
Built byGWR · 1936–193930 units
Tractive effort84 kN18,884 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'B' h2
Whyte notation4-4-0
Length17.13 m56 ft 2 in
Width2.68 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.91 m12 ft 10 in
Weight49 t108,026 lb

Operators of the GWR 3200

Railway companies that have operated the GWR 3200, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Great Western RailwayGWR 3200United Kingdom

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