Collett 6400 class 0-6-0PT

The Great Western Railway (GWR) 6400 Class is a class of 0-6-0 pannier tank steam locomotive introduced by Charles Collett in 1932. All 40 examples were 'auto-fitted' – equipped with the remote-control equipment needed for working autotrains.

The smaller wheels of the 64xx's permitted operation in hillier locations than the 5400 Class and allocations were initially to the South Wales valleys.

Engines of class 6400 worked on many of the ex-GWR branch lines in Devon and Cornwall until the early 1960s, when the lines closed or diesel multiple units took over services. Number 6430 was a regular engine on the old Tavistock South branch line and would often run with two autocoaches. No. 6412 was based at Gloucester loco shed and operated the last 'Chalford Shuttle' autotrain service between Gloucester and Chalford in 1962


Collection of 60 photos starts here with a couple of auto train photos


6400 Saltash with a Auto Train July 1959


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6406 4.30pm Tavistock South-Plymouth auto train Laira embankment 16th May 1957 (8719 in background)



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photo collection starts here with 6400



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then through 4 pages to this rail tour photo of



6435+7029 Clun Castle Stephenson Locomotive Society (Midland Area) G.W.R. Cavalcade 17th October 1965



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finishing with 6439



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Neil