4566 is a GWR Churchward 4500 class 2-6-2T ' Small Prairie ', one of a class of 175 small mixed traffic locomotives mainly used on branch lines. A further 100 Collett 4575 Class small prairies were also produced with larger side tanks giving increased water capacity.

The Great Western Railway (GWR) 4500 Class or Small Prairie is a class of 2-6-2 T steam locomotives. They were designed as small mixed traffic locomotives, mainly used on branch lines. The design was based on the earlier 4400 Class, but …

‘Small Prairie’ (2-6-2) tank No. 4566 was built at Swindon and entered service in October 1924. 175 engines of the same basic Churchward design were built, some at Wolverhampton in 1906/8, and some at Swindon from 1909 to 1929.

4566 is a GWR Churchward 4500 class 2-6-2T 'Small Prairie', one of a class of 175 small mixed traffic locomotives mainly used on branch lines. DONATE NOW! We are group of enthusiasts dedicated to seeing 4566 operational and running regularly for the benefit of anyone interested in steam engines, railways and history - or just having a great day ...

4566 was steamed for the last time in early January 2017 before being taken out of service following the expiry of the boiler certificate. As it is probable that the Severn Valley Railway will regard the overhaul of a smaller locomotive that is not owned by the SVR as a lower priority it is likely to be some time before it steams again.

4566 is a GWR Churchward 4500 class 2-6-2T 'Small Prairie', one of a class of 175 small mixed traffic locomotives mainly used on branch lines. A further 100 Collett 4575 Class small prairies were also produced with larger side tanks giving increased water capacity.

Locomotive 4566 is a cherished example of the Great Western Railway. Built in 1924 at the GWR Swindon Works, 4566 quickly became a mainstay on rural and branch line services. Known for its versatility and reliability, this engine served diligently through the pre-war and post-war years, hauling both passenger and freight trains.

GWR No. 4566 is a Great Western Railway (GWR) 4500 Class or Small Prairie 2-6-2T steam locomotive. that was designed by Churchward and built at Swindon 1924. It was withdrawn from service in April 1962 and was sent to the Woodham Brothers scrapyard.

2024年9月30日 · A model of a Great Western Railway 4500 Class 2-6-2 'Small Prairie' tank engine. Designed by George Jackson Churchward, the prototypes were built between 1906 and 1924 for mixed traffic work on GWR branch lines.

The 4566 Group owns GWR Small Prairie 4566 and GWR 'Fruit A' 134290. Bob Sim and the late David Rouse considered 4566 to be the most suitable for preservation out of several examples of the type engine at Barry. They wanted to save it and in 1968 started the “45xx Appeal” fund which became the 4566 Group.