Iron Duke

Iron Duke is the National Railway Museums GWR Broad Gauge engine Designed and Built By Daniel Gooch in 1847. Gooch's locomotive could haul a large load at 60 mph (96 kph). The Iron Duke was shown at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and by 1855 Gooch had produced twenty-one locomotives in this style. Iron Duke line Runs From Swindon Works to London and Gloucester. The Works was actually Built in the Town and had Station situated on the London and Bristol Lines in 1835. Iron Duke was Chosen to run this line and has for many years been a top attraction at the NRM, Iron duke was often seen in Swindon's town and many visitors were Welcomed by the sounds of an Engine chugging alon the Broad Gauge line, and gooch was pleased with the Results too, He is wise and knows just how to speak to a young engine, Thomas was pleased to meet him and he was glad to meet thomas.