Introduced 1938. Collett rebuild of Churchwood - 5100 Class with higher pressure and smaller wheels.

Number Series 8100-8109.

Built at Great Western Railway Swindon Works.

8100-8103 Lot No. 320 1938
8104-8109 Lot No. 320 1939

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[JPEG Image of 8103 size 26 K]

GWR 8100 Class - 8103 at Swindon - Photo BR(WR).

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Motive Power Details - GWR 8100 Class

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

Class  Region  Wheels       Class Name            Designer
8100    GWR    2-6-2T                             Collett

Weight:
Loco  76 tons 11 cwt            Driving Wheel: 5' 6"
                                Boil Press: 225lb/sq in Su
Cylinders:                      Valve Gear: Stephenson (piston valves)
Two 18" x 30" (outside)         TE: 28,165 lb