please log in to view this image Built by the Great Western Railway, originally as 2-8-0T 5275 for use in South Wales hauling heavy coal trains, the locomotive became redundant in this traffic as coal usage became less, and was put in to storage at Swindon. It re-entered the Swindon on the 23rd July 1934 for alteration to 2-8-2T arrangement, and was renumbered 7200. The modifications cost £200.
please log in to view this image Steam Locomotive 7202, the third engine so altered, was adapted from 42xx No. 5277, built in 1926. 7202 entered service in September 1934. She was sent to Ebbw Junction in South Wales, ending her working life at Barry BR depot, from where she was shunted into Woodham Bros. yard for cutting up. The locomotive was purchased by the Great Western Society on 1st January 1973 from Woodhams of Barry and brought to Didcot in April 1974, where she is gradually being returned to working order.
please log in to view this image DB West German Railways Steam Locomotive Class 99 99 7204 at Mossbach in 1960 - 22/04/1960.
please log in to view this image BR British Railways Steam Locomotive Class 7200 - 7205 at Salisbury in 1954
