3K views · 101 reactions | Adventures start here, with new journey times across our network. | GWR | Facebook

New journey times across our network mean you can tick off more of the South West this Spring! Whether you want to explore London or escape on a coastal retreat, book your adventure today at GWR.com 🚄 Terms apply | GWR

The Mighty GWR 4200 Class – The Workhorses of the Welsh Valleys 🌄 Built for strength, stamina, and sheer pulling power, the GWR 4200 Class were some of the toughest tank engines ever to run on Britain’s railways. Designed specifically for the steep gradients and heavy coal trains of South Wales, these 2-8-0T brutes became the backbone of mineral traffic across the region. With their chunky frames, huge water tanks, and incredible tractive effort, the 4200s were perfectly suited to the demanding

The Converted Loco GWR 4300 class No9351 is seen climbing the bank out of Watchet towards Washford on the Saturday of the Spring Steam Spectacular on the West Somerset Railway. A rebuild from a 5101 class 2-6-2T, it was decided to convert the loco to a 4300 class as the tanks were too corroded and the locomotive would serve more purpose as a tender loco with more range. . . . . #steamlocomotive #steamrailway #heritagerailway #locomotive #trainsofinstagram | Sharpthorne Steam

GWR 45xx Prairie Tank 4555 runs round at Paignton during a visit last May! Can’t wait to try and catch her at Chinnor in the near future! 🤞🏻 #GWR#4555#greatwesternrailway#prairie#paignton#devon#dartmouthsteamrailway#dartmouthrailway#visitdevon#reels#reel#video#steamrailway#heritagerailway#preservation | Southern Steam Lad Photography

15K views · 28 reactions | The new Great Western Railway trains are certainly faster than the old ones... what do you make of them? | BBC Wiltshire | Facebook

There are now two GWR trains every hour between Reading and Gatwick Airport, making it even easier to start your next adventure. Visit GWR.com/airports | GWR