Great Western Railway, Swindon
City of Truro
GWR City class
England · 1903
1903 · Golden-age steam · Steam
City of Truro
GWR 3440 · 3717
Preserved · 4-4-0 · Whyte 4-4-0
Specification
| Class | GWR City class |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | GWR 3440, 3717 |
| Builder | Great Western Railway, Swindon |
| Year introduced | 1903 |
| Country built | England |
| Region | Britain |
| Operators | Great Western Railway, British Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 4-4-0 |
| UIC | 2′B |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-4-0 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 20 |
| Power | Churchward 4-4-0, later superheated |
| Tractive effort | About 17,800 lbf as originally built |
| Top speed | 165 km/h · 103 mph |
| Weight | About 57 long tons engine |
| Length | About 55 ft with tender |
| Status | Preserved |