Great Western Railway 0-6-2T No. 6619
Tenterden, Kent, UK 		Location: Kent & East Sussex Railway
Status: Overhaul
Posted: Jul 4, 2021 @ 06:07:11 by Russell Newman
The overhaul on ex GWR 5600 Class 0-6-2T No. 6619 is now underway at the sheds at Rolvenden on the Kent and East Sussex Railway as pipe work is being removed so that the side tanks can then be disconnected from the frame of the the locomotive along with the coal bunker.
Posted: Mar 31, 2010 @ 12:03:43 by Steve Frost
Sadly, 6619 is out of use due to a problem with the driving axle. As an inside cylinder loco this is a built up crank axle, and one of the webs has shifted, which has caused a coupling rod to bend. The offending axle has been sent away for rectification.
Posted: Mar 14, 2006 @ 15:03:41 by Steve Frost

One of Swindon's powerful 0-6-2s which saw wide use, especially in South Wales. 6619 has recently had a change made to the exhaust which is interesting. In the interests of increased power, lower back pressure and freer running, it has been fitted with a Kylchap exhaust. This is a first for an ex GWR loco and is reported to have been successful.