Several early double framed locomotives were converted using parts from two main class's. They were to become the Dukedogs, having Duke class boilers on Bulldog class frames.
The GWR 3200 Class (or 'Earl' Class) was a design of 4-4-0 locomotives for passenger train work. They were one of the last steam locomotive classes to retain outside frames
The first, prototype, conversion retained its Duke number and name (3265 Tre Pol and Pen), but the others took new numbers in the 32xx series (3200-3228) and were given the names of Earls. These names were removed in 1937 and re-applied to Castle class locomotives. All these locomotives were renumbered 90xx in 1946.
These locomotives were in regular use on the Cambrian line in the 1950s. They were one of the few classes light enough to be permitted on the wooden Barmouth bridge.
Frequent sight at Shrewsbury where 3217 is pictured
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