GWR Premier Class - Locomotives

Locomotives

• Ajax (1846 - 1871)

Ajax is the name of a Greek mythological hero. HMS Ajax formed part of Admiral Nelson's fleer at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The name had previously been carried on one of the unsuccessful Mather, Dixon locomotives built in 1838.

• Argo (1846 - 1855)

The original Argo was Jason's ship in Greek mythology.

• Bellerophon (1846 - 1870)

Bellerophon is the name of a Greek mythological hero. HMS Bellerophon was one of the most famous ships at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

• Bergion (1847 - 1870)

This locomotive was named after Bergion, son of Poseidon in Greek mythology.

• Briarcus (1847 - 1870)

This locomotive was named after Briarcus, a minor character in Greek mythology.

• Brontes (1847 - 1872)

Brontes is one of the Greek mythical monsters known as the Cyclops.

• Dreadnought (1846 - 1871)

This is a common name for large British naval ships, the HMS Dreadnought serving when this locomotive was built was launched in 1801.

• Fury (1846 - 1871)

The furies were the female personification of vengeance in Roman mythology.

• Jason (1847 - 1870)

This locomotive was named after Jason. a hero of Greek mythology.

• Premier (1846 - 1869)

The name, which means first, had previously been carried on one of the Mather, Dixon locomotives of 1838.

• Telica (1846 - 1870)

The volcano Telica is in Nicaragua.

• Vesuvius (1846 - 1870)

This locomotive was named after Vesuvius, a famous volcano in Italy.