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British Railway Steam Locomotive

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Number	6157
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1st Grouping Number	gwr 6157
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Class Code	6100
Designer	Collett
Built	31/03/1933
Builder	Swindon Works (GWR)
1948 Shed	81B Slough
Last Shed	83B Taunton
Withdrawn	31/05/1962
Disposal details	Swindon Works (B.R.)
Disposal	Cut Up
Disposal Date	30/09/1962

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Class Information

Introduced 1931. Development of 5100 with increased boiler pressure for
use in London suburban area.

Weight:
Loco 78 tons 9 cwt Driving Wheel: 5' 8"
Boil Press: 225lb/sq in Su
Cylinders: Valve Gear: Stephenson (piston valves)
Two 18" x 30" (outside) TE: 27,340 lb

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