GWR 5600 class 6634
| GWR 5600 class 6634 | |
|---|---|
 6634 at Barry Scrapyard in 1968 | |
| Built By | GWR Swindon Works |
| Configuration | 0-6-2T |
| Power class | 5MT |
| Status | Unrestored |
| Loco Number | 6634 |
| History | |
| Built | 1928 |
| Designed By | Charles Collett |
| Type | GWR 5600 |
| 2009 | Arrived on SVR |
| Technical | |
| Weight | 69t 7cwt |
| Tractive effort | 25,800 lb |
| Pressure | 200 lb/sq in |
6634 is a Collett 5600 Class 0-6-2T locomotive and is owned by The Waterman Railway Heritage Trust. On 19 August 2009 the ‘rolling chassis’ arrived on the SVR for restoration from ex-Barry condition to be completed. SVR News announced that the SVR had reached an agreement with the owners to complete the overhaul of the ‘bottom end’ while Crewe completed the repair of the boiler. The SVR would then bring the locomotive into use with it being run on the SVR for ‘a period deemed fair by both parties’. The deal appeared favourable to the SVR as it would not involve the boiler shop or require space in the works on the jacks. Work was subsequently carried out by the SVR for a period after its arrival.
In Summer 2012 the boiler tubeplate was stolen from Crewe Heritage Centre with serious disruption to progress.[1] In 2014 the SVR reported that there was no progress or commitment on the boiler and the SVR was seeking legal advice concerning the continued lack of progress in order to resolve this long running problem.[2][3]
Peak Rail’s Press Release 12 May 2015 announced: “Dr Pete Waterman OBE DL is delighted to announce that he has reached an agreement with Peak Rail to base his Waterman Railway Heritage Trust assets at its Rowsley site”.[4]. Two of its locomotives were moved, but 5634 remained at the SVR.
As of 2017[update] the locomotive is in storage at Bridgnorth.
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