GWR 6000 Class 6000 King George V

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6000 King George V at Swindon having just hauled the last King-hauled train from Wolverhampton and Birmingham Snow Hill (1967?). Note the bell which was given to the engine when it toured America. This engine is now preserved.
6000 King George V at Swindon having just hauled the last King-hauled train from Wolverhampton and Birmingham Snow Hill (1967?). Note the bell which was given to the engine when it toured America. This engine is now preserved.
Today, a static exhibit in the Swindon Railway museum.
Today, a static exhibit in the Swindon Railway museum.
closeup of the bell.
closeup of the bell.
Nameplate.
Nameplate.
Part of the backhead.
Part of the backhead.

Great Western Railway (GWR) 6000 Class 6000 King George V is a preserved steam locomotive.

The locomotive was the first of the King Class, and was built in June 1927. It was shipped to the USA in August 1927 to feature in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's centenary celebrations. During the celebrations it was presented with a bell and a plaque, and these are carried to this day. This lead to it being affectionately known as "The Bell".

The bell carries the inscription:

Presented to

Locomotive King George V
by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
in commemoration of its
centenary celebration
Sept 24th - Oct 15th 1927

After returning from the USA it was allocated to Old Oak Common. In 1940 it was damaged during an incident at Norton Fitzwarren but was soon repaired, to be moved to Bristol in 1950. It was subsequently allocated to Old Oak Common again in 1959, to be withdrawn in December 1962 after covering 1,910,424 miles.

The locomotive was purchased by Bulmer's Railway Centre in Hereford and subsequently preserved.


Preserved GWR King Class locomotives

6000 King George V   |  6023 King Edward II   |  6024 King Edward I
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