GWR Caesar Class

The Great Western Railway Caesar Class were 0-6-0 broad gauge steam locomotives. They were designed by Daniel Gooch for goods train work. This class was introduced into service between June 1851 and February 1852, and withdrawn between June 1871 and June 1880.

Power typeSteam

Power typeSteam

DesignerDaniel Gooch

BuilderGreat Western Railway

Quick facts Great Western Railway Caesar Class, Type and origin ...

Great Western Railway Caesar Class
Type and origin Power type Steam Designer Daniel Gooch Builder Great Western Railway Build date 1851-1852 Total produced 8
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0ST Gauge 7 ft 1⁄4 in (2,140 mm) Driver dia. 4 ft 9 in (1,448 mm) Wheelbase 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m) Cylinder size 17 in × 24 in (432 mm × 610 mm)
Career Operators Great Western Railway Class Caesar Withdrawn 1871-1880 Disposition All scrapped

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From about 1865, the Caesar Class was expanded to include locomotives formerly known as Ariadne Class, Caliph Class, or GWR Pyracmon Class.