The 517 Class were small 0-4-2T tank engines designed by George Armstrong for local passenger work on the Great Western Railway. [2] They were built at Wolverhampton Works and were outshopped between 1868 and 1885.

There were two classes built in large numbers: the 0-4-2 517 class and the slightly larger 2-4-0 Metro Class. The 517s were designed and built at Wolverhampton, and the Metros at Swindon, but both factories would repair and rebuild both classes.

The 517 Class were small 0-4-2T tank engines designed by George Armstrong for local passenger work on the Great Western Railway. They were built at Wolverhampton Works and were outshopped between 1868 and 1885.

Jan 28, 2014 · Since the 517 was a very variable class, it's impossible to select a 'typical' version - they vary from the earliest tiny saddle tanks, with a short wheelbase, to the final re-builds, which were very similar to Collett's 14xx series.

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.

Class Details G Armstrong GWR design Class 517, built 1868–1885 (earlier ones rebuilt from saddle tanks). Weight 35 or 36 tons (26 tons adhesion); Pressure: 150psi or 165psi; Cyls: 16x24; DW: 5ft. or 5ft 2; TE: 12,635–14,780 lb.

Oct 22, 2023 · The 517 Class were small 0-4-2T tank engines designed by George Armstrong for local passenger work on the Great Western Railway. [2] They were built at Wolverhampton Works and were outshopped between 1868 and 1885.

Nov 12, 2012 · Well inspired by Knobhead's threads on converting models to older versions of their earlier selves , here is my take on the GWR 517 class. The half cab version of the GWR 14xx most people are familiar with on preservation railways.

Oct 10, 2024 · The 517 Class were small 0-4-2T tank engines designed by George Armstrong for local passenger work on the Great Western Railway. They were built at Wolverhampton Works and were outshopped between 1868 and 1885.

GWR '517' class 0-4-2T, possibly Worcester's No 216, is seen standing at rest in the West down bay on 7th May 1911. John Copsey believes that the engine had worked in from Stratford upon Avon and would obviously return the same way.