Oxford OR76ABD001

GWR 2-6-0 2600 Aberdare - GWR Lined Monogram Green with Red Frames 2612

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

The GWR 2600 Class, commonly known as the Aberdares, were built for the Great Western Railway between 1900 and 1907. Designed under the direction of William Dean, the class comprised 80 heavy freight 2-6-0 locomotives intended primarily for hauling coal traffic, particularly from the South Wales. The design followed the Great Western’s standardisation policies of the period, sharing components and general layout features with other classes.

Withdrawals began in 1934, though a number of locomotives were retained in store and later reactivated during the early years of the Second World War to meet increased freight demands. The final examples were withdrawn by 1949.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Oxford GWR 2‑6‑0 2600 Aberdare – GWR‑lined Great Western green/red frames, model number 2612. The model is supplied by Oxford with manufacturer part number OR76ABD001 and represents the pre‑grouping era.

The GWR 2600 class, popularly known as the Aberdare locomotives, were constructed for the Great Western Railway between 1900 and 1907 under the direction of William Dean. A total of 80 heavy freight 2‑6‑0 locomotives were built to haul coal, particularly from South Wales, and were designed in line with the railway’s standardisation policies, sharing components and layout with other contemporary classes.

Withdrawals of the class began in 1934, though several examples were kept in store and reactivated during the early years of the Second World War to meet heightened freight demand. The last locomotives were withdrawn by 1949.