The Mighty GWR 4200 Class – The Workhorses of the Welsh Valleys 🌄 Built for strength, stamina, and sheer pulling power, the GWR 4200 Class were some of the toughest tank engines ever to run on Britain’s railways. Designed specifically for the steep gradients and heavy coal trains of South Wales, these 2-8-0T brutes became the backbone of mineral traffic across the region. With their chunky frames, huge water tanks, and incredible tractive effort, the 4200s were perfectly suited to the demanding

Goodbye to the GWR class 43 High Speed Trains. #trains #diesellocomotive #railway #fblifestyle #vintage #class43 | Adrian Watson

End of an era. Inside a class 43 ‘Castle Class’ high speed train. Currently operated by GWR between Plymouth and Penzance. But due to be replaced very shortly by class 175 diesel multiple units. These trains have been upgraded and refurbished over the years, and they have been superbly maintained. But there is no getting away from the fact that some of them are nearly 50 years old. The class 43 is an iconic train, and will no doubt continue to be popular working on private rail tours for many ye

This locomotive was built in 1942 and withdrawn in 1965. It is a GWR 2884 class locomotive, number 3850. These locomotives were designed mainly to pull heavy freight trains. Seen here at Quorn & Woodhouse station on a recent visit to the Great Central Railway. | Adrian Watson