The Mighty GWR 4200 Class – The Workhorses of the Welsh Valleys 🌄 Built for strength, stamina, and sheer pulling power, the GWR 4200 Class were some of the toughest tank engines ever to run on Britain’s railways. Designed specifically for the steep gradients and heavy coal trains of South Wales, these 2-8-0T brutes became the backbone of mineral traffic across the region. With their chunky frames, huge water tanks, and incredible tractive effort, the 4200s were perfectly suited to the demanding

GWR 4200 Class, number 4277 pulling gently up to the carriage, ready for coupling. This locomotive was built in 1920 and is currently at the North Norfolk Railway PLC. Seen here at Sheringham station. #steamlocomotive | Adrian Watson

36K views · 998 reactions | GWR locomotive number 4277 at Sheringham station on the North Norfolk Railway PLC. Uncoupling from the train and moving off to run around to the other side. | Adrian Watson | Facebook

5.5K reactions · 229 shares | Great Western Railway 4200 Class, Number 4277, named ‘Hercules’ . It was built in 1920 at the Swindon Locomotive Works. It spent most of its working life in South Wales on freight trains and was withdrawn in 1964. #trains #steamlocomotive #steamtrain #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting | Adrian Watson | Facebook

🚂🟢 The Giants of the Welsh Coalfields The GWR 4200 Class 2-8-0 tank locomotives were built for hard work – hauling heavy coal trains across the steep gradients of South Wales. Designed by George Jackson Churchward, they became legendary for their strength, reliability, and sheer pulling power. 🎥 In this video, we explore the history of the 4200 Class – from their introduction in 1910 to their long service life, and how a number of these rugged locomotives survive today in preservation. 💬 Hav

GWR 42xx 4277 runs round at Paignton Ready to depart with the next train to Kingswear. #paignton#dartmouthsteamrailway#GWR#4277 | Southern Steam Lad Photography