GWR 4300

Built by GWR, Robert Stephenson

Weight

63 t

138,891 lb

Length

17.7 m

58 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1911–1932

342 units

Axle arrangement

1'C' h2

Overview of the GWR 4300

Explore the enduring legacy of the GWR 4300 steam locomotive, a distinguished member of the Great Western Railway fleet.

Built by Robert Stephenson between 1911 and 1932, this impressive engine, classified as a 2-6-0 Whyte notation or 1'C' h2 by UIC standards, embodies a significant era in United Kingdom railway history.

Measuring 17.7 meters in length, 2.72 meters wide, and weighing 63 tons, the GWR 4300 boasts a formidable tractive effort of 114 kN, showcasing its powerful engineering.

An ideal addition for railway enthusiasts and collectors, the GWR 4300 stands as a testament to early 20th-century British railway craftsmanship.

GWR 4300 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GWR, Robert Stephenson · 1911–1932342 units
Tractive effort	114 kN25,628 lbf	25,628 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C' h2
Whyte notation	2-6-0
Length	17.7 m58 ft 1 in	58 ft 1 in
Width	2.72 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Weight	63 t138,891 lb	138,891 lb