Several models of pure Great Western origin also run on Tafsil; from the tiny auto tanks built especially for auto train passenger workings, to the giant 72xx class of 2-8-2 mineral tanks
Like the pre-group locos, many of these models have been "scratch-built" largely of plasticard. There are some brass or white metal kit built locos in the stud.
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GWR class 45xx 2-6-2 small prairie tank
GWR No. 4585
Built by the GWR in Swindon in 1924, withdrawn in 1961. |
GWR class 51xx 2-6-2 large prairie tank
GWR No. 4111
Built in Swindon 1935, withdrawn 1965. |
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GWR class 42xx 2-8-0 tank
GWR No. 4208
These tanks were introduced by Churchward in 1910 for the heavy coal trains in South Wales from the mines down to the docks. In all some 200 were built. No. 4208 was one of the first of this class to be built. Witdrawn in 1959.
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GWR class 72xx 2-8-2 tank
GWR No. 7203
After the depression in the late 1920's, the coal traffic in South Wales never fully recovered and many of the class 42xx tanks became redundant. A number were rebuilt with an extended bunker and trailing wheels to become class 72xx. This increased the range and enabled welsh coal to be moved to markets in the South of England. No. 7203 was converted in 1934 from one of the later Collett 2-8-0T's built in 1930.
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GWR class 56xx 0-6-2 tank
GWR No. 5636
Class 56 was the mainstay of the South Wales coal traffic. This model displays the later shirt button GWR emblem. This loco was built in Swindon in 1925 and survived until 1962. |
GWR class 56xx 0-6-2 tank
GWR No. 5891
Another example of the same class, which was actually fired in real life by one of our club members. |
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GWR 3571 class 0-4-2 tank
GWR No. 3574
Built in Wolverhampton by the GWR in 1895. This loco was never fitted with ATC gear for auto train working. Withdrawn in Dec. 1949. |
GWR class 48xx 0-4-2 auto tank
GWR No. 4872
The typical GWR auto tank. This one was built at Swindon in 1936. It was renumbered in the 14xx series in 1946 and finally withdrawn in 1964. |
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GWR class 57xx 0-6-0 pannier tank
GWR No. 8751
The typical GWR pannier tank, built at Swindon in 1933. The 8750 class has a roomier cab than the pioneer 5700. This loco was withdrawn in 1962. |
GWR class 77xx 0-6-0 pannier tank
GWR No. 7722
Another varient of the GWR pannier tank.
This one is a white metal kit.
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GWR metro tank 2-4-0
GWR No. 1498(Brass kit)
No 1498 was built at Swindon works in 1892 and withdrawn 1944. The class in general was used throughout the system on duties ranging from suburban passenger to auto trains to branch goods and passenger workings. In the 1940's, 1498 could be found on the Gloucester line hauling a B set pair carrying workers and school children (including the current modeller) to Swindon. |
