7202 - 72xx Class GWR Steam Train, Didcot Parkway, Oxfordshire, England, UK, GB.
In the years of the depression, coal traffic in South Wales decreased, and the need for short-journey heavy tank locomotives of the 42xx class diminished. At the same time old goods engines of the 2600 'Aberdare' class were becoming worn out. Collett therefore adapted some of the 42xx engines, which were very strong, to give longer range. This was done by extending the length of the frames at the rear by over 4ft, by enlarging the coal bunker and adding a pair of trailing wheels. Altogether 54 engines were thus dealt with.
Size: 5184px × 3888px
Location: Didcot Parkway Railway Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, UK, GB.
Photo credit: © Dylan Garcia / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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