Highland Railway Strath Class

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The Highland Railway Strath Class 4-4-0s were introduced in 1892.

Twelve were built by Neilson and Company and delivered between May and July of that year.

They were identical to the Clyde Bogies apart from having boilers of a larger diameter which allowed an increased heating surface.

• Boiler pressure: 160 lbf/in² (1.1 MPa).

Cylinders: 17 by 24 in (432 by 610 mm).

Driving wheel diameter: 6 ft 3 in (1.9 m).

                                   LMS Number
    89     Sir George
    90     Tweeddale
    91     Strathspey
    92     Strathdearn
    93     Strathnairn
    94     Strathtay
    95     Strathcarron
    96     Glentilt
    97     Glenmore
    98     Glentruim               14275
    99     Glentromie
   100     Glenbruar               14276

All survived to the start of 1919 but had gone by 1947.

No 91 was withdrawn early in 1924 and stored at Aviemore until called for breaking up. Four others of the class were also withdrawn that year.