Oxford OR76ABD002XS

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

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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 The final examples were withdrawn by 1949.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 number 2666, sound version. Manufacturer part number OR76ABD002XS. The model represents a pre‑grouping period locomotive.

The subject locomotive is a member of the GWR 2600 (Aberdare) class, a series of eighty heavy freight 2‑6‑0 engines built for the Great Western Railway between 1900 and 1907. Designed under William Dean, the class was intended mainly for coal traffic from South Wales and was produced in line with the railway’s standardisation policies, sharing components and layout with other contemporary designs.

Withdrawals of the class began on 1 January 1934, although several units were retained in store and reactivated during the early years of the Second World War to meet increased freight demand. The final examples were withdrawn by 31 December 1949.