GWR 7800 Class 7819 Hinton Manor
| 7819 Hinton Manor |
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7819 Hinton Manor at Bridgnorth |
| Type and origin |
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| Power type |
Steam |
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| Build date |
February 1939 |
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| Specifications |
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| Gauge |
1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
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| Career |
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| Class |
7800 'Manor' Class |
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| Number(s) |
7819 |
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| Withdrawn |
November 1965 |
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7819 Hinton Manor is a Great Western Railway locomotive part of the Manor Class. It is one of 9 locomotives preserved from the class which originally had 30. Built by Great Western Railway in 1939 it was withdrawn from service in November 1965 before being moved to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is currently owned by the Severn Valley Railway, and while returning to service in 1977, it is now on display at the Swindon Designer Outlet, having replaced Hall Class 4-6-0 No. 4930 Hagley Hall.
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