Swindon Works GWR 1500 Class

Built by Swindon Works

Weight

59 t

130,073 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1949

10 units

Axle arrangement

C' h2

Overview of the Swindon Works GWR 1500 Class

Discover the power of the GWR 1500 Class steam locomotive.

This iconic locomotive, built at Swindon Works in 1949, is an impressive feat of engineering from the Great Western Railway in the United Kingdom.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and a Whyte notation of 0-6-0, the GWR 1500 Class represents a robust and reliable design.

Its tractive effort of 100 kN and a weight of 59 tons attest to its capability in handling heavy tasks, making it an indispensable machine for its era.

Swindon Works GWR 1500 Class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Swindon Works · 194910 units
Tractive effort	100 kN22,481 lbf	22,481 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C' h2
Whyte notation	0-6-0
Weight	59 t130,073 lb	130,073 lb