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

Number Series 6100-6169.

Built by at Great Western Railway Swindon Works.

6100-6129 Lot No. 269 1931
6130-6146 Lot No. 278 1932
6147-6159 Lot No. 278 1933
6160-6169 Lot No. 291 1935

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GWR 6100 Class - 6145.

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Motive Power Details - GWR 6100 Class

Data taken from the PC TOPS Steam Locomotive Database System by Milburn Associates

Class  Region  Wheels       Class Name            Designer
6100    GWR    2-6-2T                             Collett

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