Great Western Railway, Swindon
King George V
GWR King
England · 1927
Specification
| Class | GWR King |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | GWR 6000, The King |
| Builder | Great Western Railway, Swindon |
| Year introduced | 1927 |
| 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 | 30 |
| Power | Four cylinders, the most powerful GWR express type |
| Tractive effort | 40,300 lbf |
| Top speed | 175 km/h · 109 mph |
| Weight | About 89 long tons engine |
| Length | 68 ft 2 in over the buffers |
| Status | Preserved |