The GWR 1400 Class is a class of steam locomotive designed by the Great Western Railway for branch line passenger work. It was originally classified as the 4800 Class when introduced in 1932, and renumbered in 1946.
Although credited to Collett, the design dated back to 1868 with the introduction of the George Armstrong 517 class.
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