description GWR 14xx Class Overview
The Great Western Railway (GWR) 14xx Class was a group of 0-4-2T steam tank locomotives designed by Charles Collett and introduced in 1932. They were specifically built for push-pull branch line services, enabling them to operate efficiently with auto-trailers without needing to turn around at the end of their routes. These locomotives served regional passenger routes and remained in service until the 1960s.
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GWR 14xx Class ranks #185 of 397 in the Locomotive ranking, behind Victorian Railways R Class, ahead of Reading T-1 4-8-4.
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Who designed the GWR 14xx Class locomotive?
The Great Western Railway (GWR) 14xx Class was designed by Charles Collett and introduced in 1932. They were built specifically to operate branch line services.
What type of service was the GWR 14xx Class used for?
They were specifically built for push-pull branch line services. This design enabled them to operate efficiently with auto-trailers without needing to turn the locomotive around at the end of a line.
What is the wheel arrangement of the GWR 14xx Class?
The GWR 14xx Class locomotives featured a 0-4-2T wheel arrangement. This configuration meant they had four driving wheels and two trailing wheels under the water tank.
Why did the GWR 14xx Class use auto-trailers?
They operated with auto-trailers to efficiently run push-pull services on rural branch lines. This setup allowed the train to be driven from a cab in the trailer carriage, saving time and operational costs.
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