GWR 4400 Class

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The Great Western Railway (GWR) 4400 Class was a class of 2-6-2T side tank steam locomotive.

History

They were introduced in 1904 for work on small branch lines. The 4500 class was a later development with larger driving wheels. The 4400s were particularly used in hilly districts, notably the Princetown and Much Wenlock Branches.[1] All were withdrawn and scrapped between 1949 and 1955.[1]

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See also

References

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Possibly 4401, somewhere between 1920 and 1940

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