Oxford OR76ABD007XS

Gwr 2-6-0 2600 Aberdare - BR Patched GWR Black 2667 Sound Version

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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 The final examples were withdrawn by 1949.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 GWR 2‑6‑0 2600 “Aberdare” model – BR patched GWR black, 2667 sound version. Manufacturer part number OR76ABD007XS. The kit represents the locomotive in the British Railways early crest period.

The GWR 2600 class, often called the Aberdares, were a fleet of 80 heavy freight 2‑6‑0 locomotives built for the Great Western Railway between 1900 and 1907. Designed under William Dean, they were intended principally for hauling coal from South Wales and were produced according to the Great Western’s standardisation policies, sharing components and general layout with other contemporary classes.

Withdrawals of the class began on 01/01/1934, though several engines were kept in store and re‑activated during the early years of the Second World War to meet the increased freight demand. The last members of the class were withdrawn by 31/12/1949.