2-6-0 Class 26xx 'Aberdare' GWR Profile and Models
2636 'Aberdare' at Swindon in April 1946. ©Ben Brooksbank
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The Great Western Railway (GWR) 2600 Class or Aberdare Class was a class of 2-6-0 steam locomotive built between 1900 and 1907. They were a freight version of the 3300 and 4120 classes, both 4-4-0 locomotives. Therefore they were adapted and became 2-6-0 engines and were used for hauling coal trains between Aberdare and Swindon. They were withdrawn from 1934 onwards. Five Aberdares (2640, 2648, 2649, 2652 & 2657) withdrawn in early 1939 were not cut up but stored as Second World War reserves. These five reentered service by January 1940. Their withdrawal began again in 1944 until the last member, number 2667, was withdrawn in October 1949. None of the Aberdare class engines were preserved. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
GWR Swindon Works |
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Build Date |
1900 to 1907 |
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Total Built |
80 |
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Tractive Effort |
25,800 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
2-6-0 |
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Operated By |
Great Western Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Coal Traffic |
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In Service Until |
1949 |
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Surviving Examples |
0 |
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Keyser (K's) |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
L28 View |
GWR 26xx 2-6-0 Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Martin Finney |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
L87 View |
2-6-0 Aberdare Steam locomotive of the Great Western Railway kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
