GSWRI Class J15
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The J15 Class 0-6-0 was by far the most numerous class of locomotive (diesel or steam) ever to run in Ireland. 111 were built between 1866 and 1903 with only minor modifications between batches. The great majority were built by the GS&WR at Inchicore, though the construction of some examples was contracted out to Beyer, Peacock & Co., and Sharp, Stewart & Co., both famous Manchester based locomotive building firms.
The J15's survived long after many more modern steam locomotives were scrapped. Indeed when CIE abandoned steam haulage at the end of 1962 they were still the most numerous class with nearly half their number still in traffic. They were to be found all over the broad gauge lines of the Republic, on all duties, from shunting to main line passenger turns.
The RPSI has a model, No.186
- Class: J15
- Wheels: 0-6-0
- Company: Great Southern & Western Railway
- Designer: McDonnell
- Builder: Sharp, Stewart & Co., Atlas Works, Manchester
- Dates: 1879 (withdrawn 1964)
- Boiler: Z
- Boiler diameter: 5’13/4”
- Cylinders: 18” X 24”
- Tractive effort: 17,170 lbf
- Total weight (tons): 37.65
- Axle load (tons) 13.00
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