Oxford OR76ABD007

GWR 2-6-0 2600 Aberdare - BR Patched GWR Black 2667

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

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 The final examples were withdrawn by 1949.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 model of a Great Western Railway 2‑6‑0 locomotive, number 2667, in BR Patched GWR Black livery. The kit carries the manufacturer part number OR76ABD007 and is intended to represent the early British Railways crest period.

The prototype, GWR 2600 Class – commonly known as the Aberdares – comprised 80 heavy freight locomotives built between 1900 and 1907 under the direction of William Dean. Designed for coal traffic from South Wales, the class followed the GWR’s standardisation policy, sharing components and general layout with other contemporary classes.

Withdrawals of the class began in 1934, with a number retained in store and re‑activated during the early years of the Second World War to meet increased freight demand. The final members of the class were withdrawn by 1949.