Classic Steam : 6024 King Edward I

King Edward I
The GWR 6000 Class 6024 King Edward I is a preserved Great Western Railway (GWR) 6000 Class steam locomotive that was operated from 1930 to 1962 by the Great Western Railway and later British Railways, hauling express passenger services.
After withdrawal, it was sent to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry, South Wales, where it remained for a number of years before being bought for preservation. It returned to steam in 1989 and has since been certified for mainline running.
The locomotive is currently undergoing a 10-yearly major overhaul to mainline running condition.

Built at the Great Western Railway's (GWR) Swindon Works in June 1930, 6024 King Edward I was allocated to Plymouth Laira for most of its working life. It was transferred to Old Oak Common, London, in March 1959, and finally to Cardiff Canton TMD in 1962. It was sent to Swindon Works for breaking up but had one final unusual task – coupled to its twin, 6023 King Edward II, it was towed over a bridge for weight testing purposes.

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