Oxford OR76ABD002

GWR 2-6-0 2600 Aberdare - GWR Lined Great Western Green 2666

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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 The final examples were withdrawn by 1949.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 model, part number OR76ABD002, is a scale representation of a pre‑grouping locomotive.

The original GWR 2600 class, known as the Aberdare engines, were built for the Great Western Railway between 1900 and 1907. Designed under William Dean, the class comprised 80 heavy freight 2‑6‑0 locomotives intended mainly for hauling coal from South Wales and followed the railway’s standardisation policies, sharing components with other classes.

Withdrawals of the class began in 1934, although several examples were retained in store and reactivated during the early years of the Second World War to meet increased freight demand. The final locomotives were withdrawn by 1949.