The Magnificent GWR Castle Class – Kings of the Western Main Line Few locomotives have captured the romance, pride, and engineering brilliance of the Great Western Railway quite like the Castle Class. Introduced in 1923 under the genius of Chief Mechanical Engineer Charles Collett, these 4-6-0 express engines became the very heart of GWR prestige. With their elegant lines, copper-capped chimneys, and immense presence, Castles weren’t just beautiful—they were powerful. Capable of over 100 mph, th

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🔥 GWR 111 The Great Bear — A Legend of British Steam 🔥 In the world of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, few names stir the imagination quite like The Great Bear. Built in 1908 and designed by the visionary George Jackson Churchward, this incredible machine was the first and only 4-6-2 “Pacific” locomotive to run on the GWR. At the time, she was the largest and most powerful locomotive ever seen in Britain, boasting huge 15-inch diameter cylinders and a massive 4,000-gallon tender. She

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