4575 Prairie Tank 5565 GWR Green

The Great Western Railway (GWR) 4575 Class is a class of steam locomotive. They are 2-6-2T small prairie type based on the 4500 Class but with larger side tanks. 100 were built numbered 4575 - 4599 and 5500 - 5574

Class 4575 Details

Great Western Railway - Class 4575 2-6-2T - Collett

Introduced 1927. Later Collett development of 4500 Class with detail
alterations and increased weight.

Weight:
Loco 61 tons 0 cwt Driving Wheel: 4' 7?"
Boil Press: 200lb/sq in Su
Cylinders: Valve Gear: Stephenson (piston valves)
Two 17" x 24" (outside) TE: 21,250 lb

Number     5565
Class Code    4575
Designer    Collett
Built    31/01/1929
Builder    Swindon Works (GWR)
1948 Shed    82E Yeovil Pen Mill
Last Shed    89C Machynlleth
Withdrawn    30/09/1960
Disposal details    Cashmores, Newport.
Disposal    Cut Up
Disposal Date    31/01/1961