GWR 5600

Built by GWR, Armstrong Whitworth

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1924–1928

200 units

Axle arrangement

C1' h2

Overview of the GWR 5600

Explore the GWR 5600, an iconic steam locomotive from the Great Western Railway.

Built between 1924 and 1928 by Armstrong Whitworth, this imposing machine features a 0-6-2 wheel arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

With a tractive effort of 115 kN, it proudly served the United Kingdom for many years, standing as a testament to British railway engineering.

Discover the rich history of this remarkable locomotive class and its contributions to rail transport.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GWR, Armstrong Whitworth · 1924–1928200 units
Tractive effort	115 kN25,853 lbf	25,853 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C1' h2
Whyte notation	0-6-2

Railway companies that have operated the GWR 5600, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Great Western Railway	GWR 5600	United Kingdom