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Record: 71951 (21/04/2026)
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GWR "645" Class 0-6-0PT


Class Types
GWR Class 1501

General
Introduced 1872
Grouping Company Great Western Railway
Wheel Arrangement 0-6-0PT
Number Built as 645 108
First in Service 04/1872
Last in Service 05/1951
Manufacturers
ManufacturerTotal
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road) 108
Orders
BuilderSponsorOrder #DateSize
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  O 1872 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  P 1872 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  Q 1873 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  A2 1878 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  B2 1878 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  D2 1879 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  E2 1879 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  F2 1880 12
Wolverhampton Works (Stafford Road)  G2 1881 12

Power
645 1501
Variant Introduced 1872 1878
Miscellaneous Differences Smaller boiler than 1501 variant. Small dome. Also, shorter frame overhang at rear. Larger dome fitted.
Tractive Effort 13,540lbs
As 645
Inside Cylinders 16" x 24" (2 off)
As 645

Wheels
645 1501
Drivers 4' 6"
As 645
Total Wheelbase 15' 6"
As 645
Descriptive Wheelbase 7' 3" + 8' 3" = 15' 6"
As 645

Dimensions
645 1501
Weight (in running order) 34t 14cwt
As 645
Adhesive Weight 34t 14cwt
As 645
Maximum Axle Load 12t 10cwt
As 645
Water Capacity 980gal
As 645

Boiler & Firebox
645 1501
Boiler Pitch 6' 3"
As 645