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

4K views · 1.6K reactions | GWR Grange Class 6880 “Benton Grange” departs out of Quorn & Woodhouse station with the 0945 from Loughborough to Leicester North. #GWR#greatwesternrailway#greatwestern#gwr#greatcentralrailway#heritagerailway#steamrailway#6880#bettongrange#leicestershire#loughborough#steam#rallway#railwayvideo#ukrailscene#reels#video#preservation#trains#transport#greatcentral#GCR#train#railwayvideos# | Southern Steam Lad Photography | Facebook

It’s been a very heavy on the GWR posts of late, so it’s time for a Bulleid to balance things back out! Visiting West Country Class 34092 “City of Wells” gets into her stride as she passes by New Barn as she makes her way to River Frome Bridge during @swanagerailwayofficial Strictly Bulleid 2 Gala. #swanagerailway#swanage#swanagesteamrailway#bulleidpacific#steamrailway#preservation#heritagerailway#ukrailscene#reels#steam#video#trains#transport#bulleid#34092#cityofwells#westcountry#jessopsmoment#

The Western Bark! GWR Grange Class 6880 “Benton Grange” departs out of Quorn & Woodhouse station with the 1200 from Loughborough to Leicester North. #GWR#greatwesternrailway#greatwestern#gcr#greatcentralrailway#heritagerailway#steamrailway#6880#bettongrange#6990#witherslackhall#leicestershire#loughborough#steam#railway#railwayvideo#ukrailscene#reels#video#preservation#trains#transport | Southern Steam Lad Photography