This locomotive was the first to run on the Great Western Railway when it was tested on 28 December 1837 from its shed at West Drayton. It was withdrawn in 1843 but was rebuilt as a 2-2-2T tank locomotive and returned to service in 1846, running in this form until 1868.
This locomotive marked the beginning of its use on the Great Western Railway when it was put through tests on 28 December 1837 from West Drayton depot. It was eventually decommissioned in 1843 but was rebuilt as a 2-2-2T tank locomotive and resumed service in 1846, running until 1868.