The GWR 1400 Class is a class of steam locomotive designed by the Great Western Railway for branch line passenger work. It was originally classified as the 4800 Class when introduced in 1932, and renumbered in 1946.

The GWR 1400 Class is a class of steam locomotive designed by the Great Western Railway for branch line passenger work. It was originally classified as the 4800 Class when introduced in 1932, and renumbered in 1946.

Great Western Railway steam locomotives, 1400 class details

The 1400 class was motor fitted for working push-pull trains which is the only difference between this class and the 5800 class. They were employed all over the GWR system on light branch trains until they began to succumb to branch line closures and the introduction of diesel railcars with the first being withdrawn in 1956.

Essentially a 19th century design with detail improvements, they were fast and popular, if somewhat ancient in appearance. They served the GWR and BR well, only being withdrawn when their particular branch line closed or was dieselized.

The GWR 1400 Class is a class of 0-4-2 T tank engine steam locomotives designed by the Great Western Railway and built by Swindon Works for branch line passenger work. It was originally classified as the 4800 Class when they were first introduced …

The 14xx was designed for push-pull operation with the ubiquous GWR autocoaches. This arrangement eliminated the need to run around the train at terminus stations for return workings. Later British Railways designated the class 1P motive power.

Jan 15, 2013 · On examining the drawings for both 14XX and the two versions of 517class, the easiest option was to convert to the Swindon rebuilt engines which keep the trailing wheel with the outside axle boxes, and most of which had the large style bunker.

Introduced in 1932 as a direct replacement for the older 517 Class the ‘14xx’ Class was assigned to branch line duties. The ‘14xx’ weighed a little over 40 tons with a water capacity of 800 gallons and a bunker for just 2 tons of coal. The ‘14xx’ Class was originally classified as ‘48xx’ until 1946 when they were re-numbered.

Designed for construction in less than 150 hours the ‘14xx’ class kit offers a fast build option for seasoned model engineers and falls within the skill range of the complete beginner. Components can be paid for and despatched monthly so you can …