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Best 1 GWR King Class

The GWR King Class locomotive represents a pinnacle of steam power for passenger trains. Introduced by the Great Western Railway in 1927, these 4-6-0 articulated engines were notable for their exceptional tractive effort and speed on mixed traffic. Thirty locomotives were built under Charles Collett...

2 GWR Castle Class

The GWR Castle Class locomotive represents a pinnacle of late Victorian steam design. Built between 1921 and 1923 by the Great Western Railway, these powerful 4-6-0 engines were notable for their speed and efficiency on express passenger services. Designed by Charles Collett, 171 examples were const...

3 LMS Black Five

The LMS Black Five, officially designated the LMS Stanier Class 5MT, is a highly successful class of 4-6-0 mixed-traffic steam locomotives designed by William Stanier for the London Midland and Scottish Railway. Introduced in 1934, a total of 842 examples were built by the LMS and later British Rail...

4 GWR Hall Class

The Great Western Railway Hall Class is a class of 4-6-0 mixed-traffic steam locomotives designed by Charles Collett and introduced in 1928. The design was developed from the earlier Saint Class, incorporating a larger boiler and other modifications for improved performance. A total of 259 Hall Clas...

5 LMS Jubilee Class

A class of 191 express passenger 4-6-0 locomotives designed by William Stanier for the London Midland and Scottish Railway, introduced in 1934.

6 GWR 4900 Hall Class No. 4965

GWR Hall Class No. 4965 Rood Ashton Hall is a British mixed-traffic 4-6-0 steam locomotive designed by Charles Collett, introduced in 1928, and preserved at the Didcot Railway Centre.

7 LNER Class B1

A mixed-traffic 4-6-0 designed by Edward Thompson for the LNER and introduced in 1942, with 410 built making it one of the most numerous classes in LNER history.

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