0-4-0T Class 101 GWR Holden Profile and Models

The GWR 101 Class consisted of a single experimental 0-4-0 side-tank locomotive. It was built at GWR Swindon Works under the direction of William Dean’s Chief Engineer, James Holden in 1901. Originally built as an oil-burning locomotive to demonstrate the economies of that technology, No. 101 employed a complex firebox and valve gear. It was intended for light passenger service on the Wrington Vale Light Railway near Bristol, however, due to technical issues associated with the design, the locomotive never saw use on the intended service. It remained at Swindon Works until 1905, at which time GWR rebuilt the locomotive as a conventional coal burning tank engine and used it as a works shunter. As a non-standard design the locomotive appears to have been withdrawn and scrapped in 1911.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

GWR Swindon Works

Build Date

1901

Total Built

1

Wheel Configuration

0-4-0

Operated By

GWR

Main Duties

Shunting

In Service Until

1911

Surviving Locos

0