2-4-2T Class 36xx GWR Profile and Models

2-4-2T Class 36xx GWR

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The Great Western Railway (GWR) 3600 Class was a class of 2-4-2T side tank steam locomotive, designed by William Dean and built at Swindon in three lots in 1900 - 1903. Dean had built an experimental 2-4-2T numbered 11, whose success led to the cancellation of another batch of 2-4-0 "Metro" Tanks and the construction of the 3600s in their place. The class gained the nickname "Birdcage" due to their (for the GWR) unusually spacious cabs. The 3600 class were fitted with steam reversing gear, steam brakes, and two steam-operated water pick-ups for forward and reverse working. This reflects their intended work as fast suburban engines. About half were employed on such duties in the Birmingham area. The rest worked in the London area, though later a few worked Chester-Birkenhead trains, and some were allocated to South Wales sheds. They were essentially passenger train locomotives, and were eventually superseded by Collett's 2-6-2Ts. All were withdrawn and scrapped between 1930 and 1934.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

GWR Swindon Works

Build Date

1900 to 1903

Total Built

31

Tractive Effort

19,020 lbf

Wheel Configuration

2-4-2T

Operated By

Great Western Railway

Main Duties

Passenger Services

In Service Until

1934

Surviving Examples

0

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Craftsman Models 3600 GWR 3600 2-4-2T Kit Requires assembly Not set 3600
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GWR 3600 2-4-2T Kit Awaiting Categorisation