Great Western Railway, Swindon
Caerphilly Castle
GWR Castle
England · 1923
Specification
| Class | GWR Castle |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | GWR 4073 |
| Builder | Great Western Railway, Swindon |
| Year introduced | 1923 |
| Country built | England |
| Region | Britain |
| Operators | Great Western Railway, British Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 4-6-0 |
| UIC | 2′C |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-6-0 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 171 |
| Power | Churchward/Collett four-cylinder 4-6-0 |
| Tractive effort | 31,625 lbf |
| Top speed | 145 km/h · 90 mph |
| Weight | About 80 long tons engine |
| Length | 65 ft 2 in over the buffers |
| Status | Preserved |