Oxford OR76ABD004XS

GWR 2-6-0 2600 Aberdare - GWR Shirtbutton Green 2637 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 The final examples were withdrawn by 1949.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 Shirtbutton Green 2637 Sound Version.
Manufacturer part number: OR76ABD004XS.
The model represents the pre‑grouping period of the Great Western Railway.

The GWR 2600 class, commonly known as the Aberdares, were constructed between 1900 and 1907 to William Dean’s design. Eighty heavy freight locomotives with a 2‑6‑0 wheel arrangement were built for the purpose of hauling coal, particularly from South Wales, and incorporated standardised components that were common to other GWR classes of the time.

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 The final locomotives were withdrawn by 1949.