Highland Railway O Class

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Highland Railway O class
Power type Steam
Designer David Jones
Builder HR Lochgorm Works
Build date 1878–1879
Configuration 2-4-0T (rebuilt as 4-4-0T)
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Driver size 57 in (1.448 m)
Locomotive weight 36 long tons (37 t)
Cylinder size 16×22 in (406×559 mm)
Career Highland Railway
London, Midland & Scottish
Class HR: O
LMS:
Number in class 3

The Highland Railway O Class locomotives were built as 2-4-0 tank engines, but were soon rebuilt as 4-4-0Ts. Designed by David Jones, they had 4' 9" coupled wheels, 16" by 22" outside cylinders and weight (in original condition) 36 tons.

Three were built at the company's Lochgorm Works in 1878 and 1879.

HR No. Name Notes
17
 Breadalbane Renamed Aberfeldy in 1886 and renumbered 50 in 1901
58
 Burghead
59
 Highlander

They were quickly rebuilt as 4-4-0Ts due to trouble with the single leading axle. All three were still in service at the time of the Grouping, having been relegated to shunting duties.

[edit] References

  • H. A. Vallance (1938) The Highland Railway


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Highland Railway locomotives
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