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The Great Western Railway (GWR) 5400 Class is a class of 0-6-0 pannier tank steam locomotive. They were similar in appearance to many other GWR tank engines but smaller than the ubiquitous GWR 5700 Class. The nominally Collett-designed 5400 Class had 5 ft 2 in (1.575 m) driving wheels for greater top speed with autocoaches, and were all fitted with the required remote control gear for working the push-pull autotrains. They had a modern cab and a larger bunker. They were frequently seen on inner suburban routes from Paddington. Withdrawal from service with BR started in 1957 and was completed in 1963. None were preserved. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
GWR Swindon Works |
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Build Date |
1930 to 1935 |
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Total Built |
25 |
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Tractive Effort |
14,780 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
0-6-0PT |
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Operated By |
Great Western Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Passenger services |
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In Service Until |
1963 |
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Surviving Examples |
0 |