GWR 4575

Built by GWR

Weight

62 t

136,686 lb

Length

11.09 m

36 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1927–1929

100 units

Axle arrangement

1'C1' h2

Overview of the GWR 4575

Discover the GWR 4575 steam locomotive, a true gem of British railway heritage.

Built by the Great Western Railway between 1927 and 1929, this iconic 2-6-2 type machine marked its era with its design and performance.

With a width of 2.67 m and a height of 3.96 m, the GWR 4575 impresses with its robustness. Its tractive effort of 94 kN testifies to its power, making it a valuable asset for railway operations of its time. Its weight of 62 tonnes highlights its solidity and reliability on the tracks.

This locomotive, with its standard gauge of 1435 mm, embodies quality British railway engineering. It is a living testament to the golden age of steam locomotives.

GWR 4575 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GWR · 1927–1929100 units
Tractive effort	94 kN21,132 lbf	21,132 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C1' h2
Whyte notation	2-6-2
Length	11.09 m36 ft 5 in	36 ft 5 in
Width	2.67 m8 ft 9 in	8 ft 9 in
Height	3.96 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	62 t136,686 lb	136,686 lb