Hi All, I am thinking of buying one of the GWR 16xx tank engines announced by Model Rail in 00 gauge for my 1960-62 layout. Before deciding, I would like to know how the examples at Slough and Oxford sheds were used. Did they share diagrams with the more numerous 57xx tanks or did they have specific tasks? I would have thought that their power classification of 2F as against the 57xx rating of 3F would mean they could not do all the jobs the 57xx could? I am mainly interested in their use west from Slough and on the branches such as Maidenhead to High Wycombe and Oxford to Princes Risborough. Any relevant information will be appreciated. Many thanks Best regards Paul
Hi Paul, They were used mostly on goods and parcel trains sometimes on the odd stopper suburban lines, if that helps. Regards, Gloria.
Hi Paul, I didn't realise that as I thought they were only used on the GWR in my time I worked on the railway, as I was stationed at O.O.C but used to see them at Southall Slough and Reading. I know that they were also used on the underground in London on certain parts Kensington Olympia namely one.If my memory serves me right I believe they were used on the District and Metropolitan Lines. Regards, Gloria.
