GWR Firefly Class
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The Firefly was a class of broad gauge 2-2-2 steam locomotives used for passenger services on the Great Western Railway. The class was introduced into service between March 1840 and December 1842, and
Replica of the Great Western Railway Gooch 7 foot gauge "Priam" Class, or “Firefly” Class 2-2-2 "Fire Fly”.
GWR Firefly replica at Didcot Railway Centre
GWR Star Class
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The Great Western Railway Star Class of 2-2-2 broad gauge steam locomotives were used for passenger train work. Designed by Robert Stephenson, the class was introduced into service between November 18
GWR Firefly Class
…class was introduced into service between March 1840 and December 1842, and withdrawn between December 1863 and July 1879. Following the success of the Star class locomotives introduced to the Great Western Railway by Daniel Gooch, Gooch set to work to develop a new class based on North Star, but with larger…
North Star replica (built in 1923 using some parts of the original) on display at Swindon, England, 2011
North Star replica (built in 1923 using some parts of the original) on display at Swindon, England, 2008