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 It was withdrawn in 1843 but was rebuilt as a 2-2-2T tank locomotive and returned to service in 1846, running in this form until 1868.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 played a pivotal role when it first ran on the Great Western Railway on 28 December 1837 from West Drayton depot. It was eventually phased out of service in 1843 but was refurbished as a 2-2-2T tank locomotive and reintroduced to service in 1846, continuing to operate until 1868.