SECR P Class

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Preserved P Class 323 on the Bluebell Railway.

The South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) P Class is a class of steam locomotive originally designed for lightweight passenger trains, and later used for shunting. They were based on the LB&SCR A1 Class "terriers" and eight were built in 1909 and 1910.

No less than four (i.e. half the class!) have been preserved; 27, 178, 323 and 753.

[edit] Dimensions

• Tank locomotive
• BR Power classification, not known
• Locomotive weight, 28 tons 10 cwt,
• Boiler pressure, 160 psi
• Superheater, No
• Cylinders, 12"x18"
• Driving wheel diameter, 3' 9½"
• Tractive effort, 7,810 lb
• Valve gear, Stephenson

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[edit] External links

• SEMG page
• P appeal